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TÜBİTAK 1509 — International Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program

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

Supports Turkish participants in international research consortia through joint development partnerships with overseas programmes.

TÜBİTAK 1509 is the International Industrial R&D Grant, which provides domestic Turkish grant funding to Turkish industrial partners participating in international R&D consortia under approved multilateral or bilateral frameworks — including EUREKA, EUROSTARS, and bilateral programs between Türkiye and partner countries. The program operates on a co-funding model: the international consortium must

Industrial R&D projects carried out by Turkish companies as part of approved international consortia under EUREKA, EUROSTARS, or bilateral programs with partner countries.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.tubitak.gov.tr