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İSTKA Financial Support Programs (Mali Destek Programları)

AI Technologies Financial Support Program (Yapay Zekâ Teknolojileri Mali Destek Programı)

Funds development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies across Istanbul organisations through regional innovation pathways.

The 2025 Yapay Zekâ Teknolojileri Mali Destek Programı (AI Technologies Financial Support Programme) was a competitive grant call administered by İSTKA — İstanbul Kalkınma Ajansı (Istanbul Development Agency) — with a total budget of TRY 200 million and individual grants of TRY 3 million to TRY 15 million per project. The programme's objective was to support Istanbul-region organisations in develo

Developing, deploying, and mainstreaming artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in Istanbul-region organisations.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
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.10%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.₺200M

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