🔬 The Right Address for Your R&D Projects: TÜBİTAK 1501 and 1507 Programs (2025)
TÜBİTAK has two main programs that support the R&D and innovation projects of industrial organizations with non-refundable grants: 1501 and 1507. Understanding which program is more suitable for your project is the first step to success. Here is a comparative guide to the two programs...
Quick Look: Comparison of 1501 and 1507 Programs
| Criterion |
🚀 TÜBİTAK 1501 (Industrial R&D) |
🌱 TÜBİTAK 1507 (SME R&D Start-Up) |
| Target Audience |
SMEs and Large Enterprises |
Only SMEs (Especially first-time applicants) |
| Support Rate |
Large Enterprise: 60%
SME: 75% |
Fixed 75% for all SMEs |
| Project Duration |
Maximum 36 Months |
Maximum 18 Months |
| Project Budget |
There is no upper limit. |
There is a budget upper limit (determined by TÜBİTAK). |
| Company Project Limit |
Unlimited |
An SME can do a total of 5 projects at most. |
🚀 TÜBİTAK 1501 – Industrial R&D Projects Support Program
Purpose and Scope of the Program
It supports the R&D and innovation projects of firms with non-refundable grants. Its scope is broad:
- Developing a new product
- Improving existing products and enhancing quality
- Developing cost-reducing techniques in production processes
- Applying new production technologies
Who Can Apply?
All capital companies established in Turkey can apply, regardless of sector or size.
Which Expenses Are Supported?
- Personnel Expenses
- Procurement of Tools, Equipment, Software, and Materials
- Domestic and International Consultancy Services
- Collaborations with Universities and Research Institutions
🌱 TÜBİTAK 1507 – SME R&D Start-Up Support Program
Purpose and Scope of the Program
It aims to increase the innovation capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by encouraging their first R&D projects.
- Developing a new product
- Improving existing products
- Enhancing product quality or standards
- Developing new cost-reducing techniques in production processes
Who Can Apply?
Capital companies with SME status established in Turkey can apply.
Which Expenses Are Supported?
- Personnel Expenses
- Procurement of Tools, Equipment, Software, and Publications
- Material and Consumable Expenses
- Domestic and International Consultancy and Service Procurements
- Collaborations with Universities and Private Sector R&D Organizations
📝 Common Application Process and the Importance of Professional Consultancy
For both programs, applications are conducted through TÜBİTAK's online platform called PRODİS (Project Evaluation and Monitoring System). Applications are meticulously evaluated by expert referees in their fields in terms of the project's R&D content, technological novelty, and feasibility.
Why is Professional Project Consultancy Important?
- Correct Program Selection: We determine the most suitable program (1501 or 1507?) for your project's scale and your company's structure.
- Technical and Scientific Project Writing: We draft your project's innovative aspects, methodology, and R&D content in the most suitable and persuasive format for TÜBİTAK.
- Budget Optimization: We create your project budget in the most efficient way according to the supported expense items, maximizing the grant amount you will receive.
- Preparation for Referee Evaluation: We strengthen your project against potential referee questions and get it ready for presentation.
- Reducing the Bureaucratic Burden: We manage the application, revision, and the challenging periodic reporting processes after the project is approved on your behalf.
Let's Determine the Most Suitable Support for Your Project Together
If you want to be a part of the technological revolution in 2025 and receive a grant from TÜBİTAK for your R&D project, take the first step by choosing the right program. Meet our expert team, let's evaluate your project's potential together!
