TÜBİTAK 1501 and 1507 Programmes: 2026 Second Calls Are Open
The 2026 second calls for the 1501 Industrial R&D Projects Grant Programme and the 1507 SME R&D Start-up Support Programme, administered by TÜBİTAK’s Technology and Innovation Funding Programs Directorate (TEYDEB), are now open for applications.
The programmes aim to support project-based research, technology development and innovation activities undertaken by SMEs. Applications have been accepted through TÜBİTAK’s PRODİS system since 20 July 2026.
1501 Programme Call Schedule
- Opening date: 20 July 2026
- Deadline for organisation-based pre-registration: 22 October 2026
- Call deadline: 26 October 2026
1507 Programme Call Schedule
- Opening date: 20 July 2026
- Deadline for organisation-based pre-registration: 9 November 2026
- Call deadline: 11 November 2026
Under the 1501 Programme, a support rate of 75% will apply to a company’s first five supported projects, with the grant contribution limited to TRY 20 million per project. A support rate of 60% will apply to the sixth and subsequent projects.
Prospective applicants are advised to review the call documents carefully and complete their organisation-based pre-registration before the relevant deadlines.
Application system:
https://eteydeb.tubitak.gov.tr
Detailed information and call documents:
https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/duyuru/1501-sanayi-ar-ge-destek-programi-ve-1507-kobi-ar-ge-baslangic-destek-programi-2026-yili-2-cagrilari-acildi