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Global Supply Chain Support

🔗 Global Supply Chain (GSC) Support (2025 Guide)

Global Supply Chain (GSC) Support is a strategic incentive package provided to facilitate the integration of Turkish firms into international production chains. With this support, the goal is for companies manufacturing in Turkey to become direct suppliers to worldwide OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), brands, and global purchasing groups.

Who Can Benefit and Which Expenses Are Covered?

Who Can Benefit?

  • Exporting firms that manufacture in Turkey

  • Firms that are or want to be part of international supply chains

  • Companies providing direct production or semi-finished goods to specific global brands

Which Expenses are Covered?

The program supports expenditures for a company to gain the competencies needed to become a global supplier:

Supported Expense Item Scope and Examples
🔬Product Development and Test/AnalysisTest, analysis, and laboratory services conducted to develop products that meet the standards requested by the target customer.
📜Quality and Competence CertificatesObtaining internationally valid quality, environmental, or technical competence certificates such as ISO, AS9100.
✍️Consultancy and EngineeringEngineering and consultancy services received on subjects such as improving production processes, lean manufacturing, or automation.
⚙️Software and HardwareSpecial software and hardware investments necessary for supply chain management, logistics, and warehousing solutions.
🌍International AuditsExpenses incurred for audits conducted at your facilities by the overseas main industry firm or customer.

2025 Support Rates and Limits

  • Support Rate: 50% – 60% of expenditures

  • Support Duration: Can be extended up to 3 years on a project basis.

  • Annual Upper Support Limit per Company: 12,000,000 TRY

  • Note: Each expense item (test, consultancy, etc.) also has its own sub-limits and durations.

Application Process and Strategic Notes

Application Steps

  1. The firm uploads information and documents related to its targeted global buyer, product group, and project plan via DYS (Support Management System).

  2. The targeted supply chain, customer/brand list, and the activities to be carried out to enter this chain (certification, testing, etc.) must be explained in detail.

  3. After the expenditures are made, the application is completed with supporting documents such as invoices, contracts, and payment receipts within 6 months at the latest.

Special Notes

  • This support is project-based, and each application is evaluated separately.

  • While receiving GSC Support, a firm can also implement an integrated strategy with other programs such as Turquality® or UR-GE.

  • The Ministry of Trade may grant additional priority to this support in certain sectors (e.g., automotive, defense industry, aviation, textiles).