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R&D and Design Centers Incentive Program (Law No. 5746)

R&D and Design Centers (Law 5746) — Incentive

Funds Turkey research design centers through science and technology tax support for practical deployment and measurable impact.

Turkey's Ministry of Industry and Technology (MoIT) administers a continuous tax incentive framework under Law 5746 for companies that hold certified R&D Center or Design Center status. Once MoIT certification is obtained — requiring approximately 15 full-time R&D personnel for an R&D Center or approximately 10 personnel for a Design Center — the company may deduct 100% of qualifying R&D and desig

R&D and design activities conducted by companies holding MoIT-certified R&D Center status (minimum approximately 15 R&D personnel) or Design Center status (minimum approximately 10 design personnel), valid through December 2028.

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.Tax credit
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: taxsummaries.pwc.com