Digital Transformation Grants in Turkey: A 2026 Guide
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Digital transformation grants in Turkey are government incentives — delivered through TÜBİTAK and KOSGEB as grants, interest subsidies, or repayable credit — that reduce the cost of software, automation, and digitalization investments for SMEs and companies. According to TÜBİSAD’s Turkey Digital Transformation Index 2025, 76% of SMEs say they are conscious of digital strategy and 65% have set digital transformation goals — yet limited budget remains the biggest barrier. This is exactly where public support programs come in.
In this guide you will learn about the leading digital transformation grants in Turkey available in 2026, who can apply, how these programs work for an ERP or custom software investment, and what to keep in mind before applying.
What Are Digital Transformation Grants?
Digital transformation grants are the umbrella term for public financing tools designed to encourage businesses to digitalize their production and operations. They come in three main forms: non-repayable grants, repayable credit, and credit interest subsidies. Their scope spans enterprise software such as ERP, MES, and MRP, cloud solutions, custom software development, and AI projects. The goal is to let SMEs invest in competitiveness-boosting technology without exhausting their own capital.
Key TÜBİTAK and KOSGEB Programs in 2026
Turkey’s incentives are run mainly by two institutions: TÜBİTAK for innovation and R&D-driven projects, and KOSGEB for business growth and digitalization investments. The standout programs are:
KOSGEB SME Digital Transformation Support Program
Targeted at manufacturing SMEs (NACE Rev.2 Section C), it covers ERP, MES, automation, sensors, software, and hardware. Through a financing pool created in cooperation with the EBRD, it covers the interest on investment credit drawn from partner banks as a non-repayable subsidy. Confirm the current cap and support score in the official call.
KOSGEB KOBİGEL – SME Development Support Program
Offers project-based grants and repayable support within specific call themes (digitalization, software development, production efficiency). Especially suitable for software firms and digital product developers.
KOBİ TEKNOYATIRIM Program
Supports the commercialization of technological products that result from R&D, providing substantial support to manufacturing SMEs. Support rates can increase for high-tech and domestic machinery/software.
TÜBİTAK 1507 – SME R&D Startup Support Program
An ideal entry program for SMEs developing a new software product, offering a 75% grant rate and a defined budget cap per project. Personnel, software, and hardware expenses are eligible.
TÜBİTAK 1501 – Industrial R&D Support Program
Designed for larger-scale firms developing products or technologies, with a high TÜBİTAK contribution per project. The 1512 (BiGG) program, in turn, provides seed capital to early-stage tech entrepreneurs.
Note: Support rates, caps, and call calendars are updated every year. Always confirm exact figures via kosgeb.gov.tr and tubitak.gov.tr.
Using Grants for a Software Investment
Acquiring an ERP, CRM, or industry-specific system through digital transformation grants typically follows these steps: needs analysis → choosing the right program → preparing the project/investment file → application and committee review → implementation and expense documentation. The critical point is describing the technical scope — software capabilities, integrations, scalability — accurately and realistically in the application file.
Futurecode plays the role of your technical partner in this equation. Our custom software development teams design the architecture of the system that will be the subject of the grant and configure ready-made solutions — such as our logistics ERP, Loggerise — to fit your business. While a consulting firm manages the incentive application, we build the working, sustainable software side of the project. Explore our services to define the scope of your investment.
What to Watch Out For
Most programs include eligibility conditions such as manufacturing sector or SME scale; micro-enterprises may fall outside certain programs. Support also generally covers new (unused) machinery, equipment, and software expenses. Before applying, check your activity code, your scale, and the program’s current call period — these three criteria are the most common reasons digital transformation grant applications are rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are digital transformation grants gifts or loans?
They can be either. Some programs offer non-repayable grants, some repayable credit, and others an interest subsidy that covers the interest on a bank loan. It depends on the program type.
Which program suits a software (ERP) investment?
For a standard ERP/automation investment, KOSGEB SME Digital Transformation or KOBİGEL fits best; for R&D-grade original software development, TÜBİTAK 1507 or 1501 is more appropriate. Whether your need involves R&D is the deciding factor.
Should I apply myself?
The incentive application is usually handled by a consulting firm, while the technical/software side is delivered by a software house like Futurecode. Success rates rise when the two work together.
Are the support amounts fixed?
No. Rates and caps can change with each call period. Always verify the exact figures via kosgeb.gov.tr and tubitak.gov.tr.
Starting Right With a Technical Partner
Combined with the right software investment, digital transformation grants in Turkey deliver a lasting boost to your competitiveness. As Ankara-based Futurecode, with 126+ clients, we support you from the technical design of the target system through to its implementation. To discuss your project, get in touch with us — and remember to verify application terms through the official sources (KOSGEB and TÜBİTAK).
Sources
- KOSGEB – Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Turkey
- KOSGEB – KOBİGEL SME Development Support Program
- KOSGEB – KOBİ TEKNOYATIRIM Support Program
- TÜBİTAK – 1507 SME R&D Startup Support Program
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology
- TÜBİSAD – Turkey’s Digital Transformation Index 2025
