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İSTKA Guided Project Support (Güdümlü Proje Desteği)

İSTKA Guided Project Support (Güdümlü Proje Desteği)

Supports Istanbul enterprises with strategic grants aligned to city development priorities.

Güdümlü Proje Desteği (Guided Project Support) is İSTKA — İstanbul Kalkınma Ajansı's direct, non-competitive grant instrument for strategic regional projects. Unlike the agency's annual competitive call-for-proposals cycle, this instrument is agency-initiated: İSTKA defines the project scope, partnership model, ownership structure, and cost parameters in line with the priorities of the Istanbul Re

Direct, non-competitive agency-defined project grants for strategic priorities aligned with Istanbul's Regional Plan, open to public institutions, universities, NGOs, and similar organizations on a rolling basis.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.istka.org.tr