KOSGEB Launches 2026 Q3 Capacity Development Support Program

Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced the opening of the third application round for KOSGEB's Capacity Development Support Program for 2026, a move designed to inject fresh momentum into Turkey's SME ecosystem.

KOSGEB's Strategic Move: Capacity Development Support Program

■Program budget: TL 1.5 billion

■Scope of support: Investment, R&D, and digital transformation projects

■Maximum grant rate: Up to 40% of eligible costs

■Target audience: Up to 5,000 SMEs and micro‑enterprises

Key Parameters for the 2026 Q3 Cycle

■Application window: Oct 1 – Oct 31 2026

■Evaluation timeline: 15 business days for pre‑screening, followed by a 30‑day final decision period

■Priority sectors: Manufacturing, renewable energy, ICT, and advanced technologies

■Performance metrics: Payback period, job‑creation potential, and environmental impact

Anticipated Macro‑Economic Impacts

■Employment boost: 12,000 new jobs projected by 2027

■Production capacity: 3.2% increase in value‑added output

■Trade outlook: 2.5% rise in export potential

■Inflation pressure: Limited effect on inflation due to the program’s targeted nature

Opportunities for Businesses and SMEs

■Financing ease: KOSGEB loans at 2.5% interest rate

■Technology transfer: International R&D partnerships and mentorship programs

■Market access: Support for participation in local and global trade fairs

■Risk mitigation: Project‑level risk analysis and insurance coverage

Fatih Kılıç – Lead Data Scientist, Economic Indicators: "KOSGEB's initiative acts as a critical catalyst for SME growth. Channeling grants toward high‑impact sectors should generate measurable momentum in employment and value‑added creation during 2026‑2028. However, keeping grant rates below the 40% cap and ensuring project financial sustainability are key risk factors that must be monitored to secure lasting macro‑economic benefits."