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TÜBİTAK — Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye

Offers TÜBİTAK as Turkey's principal innovation funding institution with competitive research, industrial, and startup programs.

Türkiye

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Active grants7

Total grants10

About

TÜBİTAK is Turkey's principal national body for funding, managing, and conducting research, development, and innovation. Established in 1963, it operates under the Office of the President of Türkiye and serves as secretariat for the Supreme Council for Science and Technology (SCST). The agency channels competitive grants across four main directorates: ARDEB (academic research), TEYDEB (industrial …

Programs & grants under this funder

1707 Order-Based R&D Support

Co-funds R&D projects between a Turkish customer company and an SME supplier, covering 40% of costs.

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1707 Order-Based R&D Support

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TUBITAK 1832 International Lead Project

Funds Turkish-led international consortia under TUBITAK's flagship lead programme for large strategic projects led by local partners and global collaborators.

TUBITAK 2244 Industry PhD Programme

Funds doctoral projects through a TUBITAK industry-linked programme, pairing Turkish firms with doctorate work focused on an applied company challenge.

TUBITAK 2247-A National Outstanding Researchers

Backs returning Turkish researchers with startup packages and lab support for rapid market transition.

TÜBİTAK 1001 — Scientific and Technological Research Projects Funding Program

Funds competitive research grants for Turkish academic teams pursuing high-quality innovation.

1 grant

TÜBİTAK 1001 — Academic Research Projects Grant (Seed)

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TÜBİTAK 1501 — Industrial R&D Projects Grant Programme

Funds TÜBİTAK Industrial Innovation Projects Grant Programme, turkey's flagship grant for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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TÜBİTAK 1501 — Industrial R&D Projects Grant

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TÜBİTAK 1505 — University–Industry Collaboration Support Program

Funds TÜBİTAK University and Industry Collaboration Support Program, co-financing support for Turkish companies partnering with universities.

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TÜBİTAK 1505 — University–Industry Collaboration Grant

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TÜBİTAK 1507 — SME R&D Start-up Support Program

Funds TÜBİTAK Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Innovation Start-up Support Program, first TÜBİTAK grant for Turkish small and medium-sized enterprises.

1 grant

TÜBİTAK 1507 — SME R&D Start-up Support Grant

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TÜBİTAK 1509 — International Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program

Funds TÜBİTAK International Industrial Innovation Projects Grant Program, TÜBİTAK grant for Turkish partners in international research consortia.

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TÜBİTAK 1509 — International Industrial R&D Grant (Seed)

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TÜBİTAK 1511 — Research, Technology Development and Innovation Projects in Priority Areas

Offers TÜBİTAK Research, Technology Development and Innovation Projects in Priority Areas, thematic industrial innovation calls in technology priorities.

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TÜBİTAK 1511 — Priority Areas Industrial R&D Grant (Seed)

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TÜBİTAK 1512 — Entrepreneurship Support Program (BiGG)

Funds TÜBİTAK Entrepreneurship Support Program BiGG, national tech-startup grant with multi-stage support for early-stage entrepreneurs.

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TÜBİTAK 1512 BiGG — Entrepreneurship Support Grant

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TÜBİTAK 2218 — National Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program

Supports TÜBİTAK National Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program, fellowship for Turkish post-PhD researchers at host institutions.