The KOSGEB Global Competitiveness Support Program is a strategic support program designed to help businesses become more resilient in international markets and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
Beyond being just financial support, the program aims to develop the innovation, efficiency, technology, and collaboration capacities of SMEs.
The program prioritizes project applications that include the following strategic goals:
| Strategic Goal | Scope and Example Projects | |
|---|---|---|
| 💡 | Innovative Product Development | Introducing new products to the market, technologically improving existing products, and commercializing R&D activities. |
| ⚙️ | Optimizing Production Processes | Automation, software, and lean production projects that will increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality in production. |
| 🔗 | Strengthening Supply Chain Management | Digitalization in the supply chain, improving logistics processes, and increasing integration with domestic suppliers. |
| 💻 | Using New Technologies Effectively | Integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things (IoT), and big data analysis into business processes. |
| 🤝 | Establishing Global Collaborations | Forming partnerships with foreign firms to enter international markets, technology transfer, or participating in international projects. |
Within the scope of the support program, non-refundable support is provided for the interest/profit share expenses of loans used by businesses for their project expenditures.
The supported project expenses are:
*Note: SMEs can only benefit from this support program once.
The application conditions for the program are announced separately by KOSGEB for each application period. Below is a list of generally expected conditions based on previous programs:
It is essential to follow the current application guide for official requirements and eligible NACE codes.
Application Period Not Yet Announced!
Applications for the Global Competitiveness Support Program are accepted periodically through the "Call for Proposals" method. The application dates and details for 2025 will be updated in this area when they are announced by KOSGEB.
The Global Competitiveness Support Program offers not just financial aid, but also a strategic roadmap to carry your business into the future. For SMEs with goals of innovation, efficiency, and internationalization, this program serves as a significant lever to get one step ahead of the competition.
Let us track the application periods and sectoral priorities for you. Contact our expert team today to prepare your project for this prestigious support and to manage the application process professionally!