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KOSGEB has announced the 2020 calls for proposals under the SME Development (KOBIGEL) Support Program. The aim of the call, outlined below, is to expand the inventory of domestic and competent digital technology developer SMEs and to support technology developer SMEs in the electronics, IT, and machinery manufacturing sectors that develop products and solutions related to smart digital technologies. These SMEs will be encouraged to make value-added improvements to their products/software that incorporate one or more of the eight digital technologies related to the manufacturing industry, and/or to commercialize their developed products/software. To benefit from this support, SMEs must submit a "Letter of Intent to Purchase" from at least one potential buyer of the product/software, provided that the company maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019. Applicants submitting projects solely for commercialization (promotion – marketing – sales) purposes must provide documentation proving that they have successfully developed their products with public support or that their products are the output of a Technology Development Zone or R&D Center project. This documentation requirement will not apply to applicants whose work packages include value-added improvements. Businesses whose projects supported under the KOBIGEL Program have not yet been finalized with a Board Decision (until the final application deadline) cannot apply for this call for proposals.

Video introducing the KOBIGEL Support Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGMNV24OmF0

Calling Code Subject of the Call Call for Proposals
2020 – 01 Supporting domestic technology developer SMEs that can contribute to the digitalization process in the manufacturing industry sector. https://www.kosgeb.gov.tr/Content/Upload/Dosya/KOB%C4%B0GEL/2020%20Cagrilari/2020.01/01_2020.01_Proje_Teklif_Cagrisi.pdf
Notes: Another call for proposals from KOBIGEL 2020 (2020 – 02) is "Increasing the level of utilization of digital technologies in production and related business processes of SMEs operating in the manufacturing industry sector". For information about this call: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/marka_kocaeli_ozelsektor/M4kiMB3SbeA/3E-vd9ITAAAJ

The following information:

Application deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2020 (23:59)

Announcement: https://www.kosgeb.gov.tr/site/tr/genel/detay/7511/kobigel-kobi-gelisim-destek-programi

KOSGEB KOBIGEL Program page: https://www.kosgeb.gov.tr/site/tr/genel/destekdetay/3288/kobigel-kobi-gelisim-destek-programi

For online application: https://edevlet.kosgeb.gov.tr

(A short presentation explaining how to log in to the online application system:) https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvA4x730lOhbg9VFOC69X22mSMVIew)

Who can apply?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in the KOSGEB Database and with approved SME declarations, meeting the following conditions:

• During the application process, a letter of intent to purchase will be requested from at least one business that keeps accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019, and is a potential buyer of the product/software in question.

• If the project submitted does not include work packages related to design improvements, expansion of usage areas, integration with different technologies, adaptation to sectoral needs, addition of modules, function optimization, etc., in existing products/software in the portfolios, and only involves activities related to the commercialization (promotion - marketing - sales) of previously developed products/software; it is a condition that the product/software in question must have been developed and successfully completed with project support from public institutions within the last 3 years prior to the call for proposals date or within the period between the announcement date and the final application date, or developed and successfully completed in Technology Development Zones, or completed in an R&D Center.

In publicly funded projects, the project completion date stated in the relevant institution's letter will be used as the basis.

For products/software finalized in the Technology Development Zone (TDZ), the date of the positive report issued by the Technological Product Evaluation Committee, established by the TDZ management company, confirming that the product/software possesses technological product characteristics, or the date of the investment permit granted for the investment within the zone, shall be taken as the basis.

For products/software finalized at the R&D Center, it is sufficient for the applicant to possess an R&D Center Certificate.

All document types must belong to the applicant business. Documents transferred under any name will not be accepted.

If several of the 8 digital technologies listed in the "Suitable Project Topics" section have been selected, "provided they work in an integrated manner," it is sufficient for at least one of them to meet the condition mentioned above.

For projects that include any work package related to design improvements, expanding the scope of use, integration with different technologies, adaptation to sectoral needs, adding modules, function optimization, etc., documentation proving that the project is publicly funded or has been completed in a Technology Development Zone (TDZ) or R&D Center is not required.

Suitable Project Topics

Technology Developer SMEs will be able to submit projects to implement one or more of the following alternatives, incorporating one or more of the 8 digital technologies related to the Manufacturing Industry Sector listed below, provided they work in an integrated manner.

  • Making improvements to their existing product/software portfolios by enhancing design, expanding usage areas, integrating with different technologies, adapting to sectoral needs, adding modules, optimizing functions, etc.
  • To commercialize the products/software they have developed.
  • Activities aimed at improving the operational capacity, resources, and capabilities of applicant SMEs in the project's subject area may also be included in the project work packages.

Digital Technologies Related to the Manufacturing Industry

Digital Technology Field

Explanation

Additional information to be included in Section 2.11 “Call-Specific Considerations” of the Project Application Form, specifically for the Project Proposal Call (this will be used as the basis for the 30-point technical evaluation out of 100 points).

Processing Big Data with Analytical Methods and Its Application in the Manufacturing Industry

  • Big data is high-volume, high-speed, and highly variable data that requires innovative solutions for processing. Examples of data types that can be used include information from sensors, production parameters, waste measurements, quality control measurements, supply and sales transaction records, customer feedback records, internet statistics, and social media posts—a large amount of information in total.
  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must generate solutions that improve or address the needs of at least one of the following business processes of a manufacturing industry company: PRODUCTION, PLANNING, INVENTORY TRACKING, SUPPLY, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT AND DECISION SUPPORT, LOGISTICS, ENERGY USAGE, by analyzing big data fully or partially autonomously using analytical methods and tools.

• The project must generate solutions that improve or address the needs of at least one of the following business processes of a manufacturing industry company: PRODUCTION, PLANNING, INVENTORY TRACKING, SUPPLY, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT AND DECISION SUPPORT, LOGISTICS, ENERGY USAGE, by processing Big Data with analytical methods.

    • A technical explanation of the methods involved in processing data to make it usable.
    • The effectiveness of the data and processing methods to be used in terms of improving related business processes.
    • The project focuses on the product's ability to integrate with digital technologies.
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.

• Also, if applicable;

    • Their ability to reduce hardware investments by using cloud technologies.
    • Ability to access data and reports from mobile platforms.
    • The project includes work packages related to developing the capabilities/infrastructure/opportunities for the sustainability of business activities in the project's subject area.

Internet of Things in Manufacturing

• Internet of Things (IoT) applications are systems that increase the level of digitalization in manufacturing, manufacturing plant management, logistics, and quality control by creating an infrastructure for communication between physical objects (machines, robots, vehicles, sensors, actuators, controllers) connected to each other via internet/intranet/wireless networks, and/or for data transfer from these objects to central databases and cloud systems. Current and historical data are evaluated using software solutions on servers, and actions related to the objects are implemented. In some cases, these actions take the form of informing or warning relevant users, while in other cases they may result in physical changes in production systems such as motor movement, switching, or changes in environmental conditions.

  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must utilize Internet of Things applications to develop solutions that improve or address at least one of the following business processes for a manufacturing industry: PRODUCTION PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL, STOCK QUALITY CONTROL, LOGISTICS, or ENERGY USAGE.
  • The project must utilize Internet of Things (IoT) applications to develop solutions that improve or address at least one of the following business processes for a manufacturing industry: PRODUCTION PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL, STOCK CONTROL, QUALITY CONTROL, LOGISTICS, and ENERGY USAGE.
    • The operation of the electronic and software infrastructure related to the data to be transferred is explained.
    • The effectiveness of the data to be transferred and the system's responses to this data in terms of improving related business processes (efficiency, cost, speed, resource optimization, etc.).
    • If applicable, the system's ability to enable communication between physical objects manufactured by different companies.
    • The project focuses on the product's ability to integrate with digital technologies.
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.
  • Also, if applicable:
    • Their ability to reduce hardware investments by using cloud technologies.
    • Ability to access data and reports from mobile platforms.
    • The project includes work packages related to developing the capabilities/infrastructure/opportunities for the sustainability of business activities in the project's subject area.

Industrial Robot Technologies in the Manufacturing Industry

  • Industrial robots are automated, reprogrammable, multi-purpose manipulators (articulated arms that perform mechanical operations) with three or more programmable axes, and can be stationary or mobile. These robots are used in manufacturing for tasks such as handling, assembling, disassembling, sorting, cleaning, polishing, cutting, riveting, etc., of materials/parts, as well as in welding, painting, storage, loading, unloading, casting, and control/measurement automation. They can also provide energy efficiency and perform various operations in hazardous and risky production environments.
  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must utilize industrial robot technologies to develop solutions that improve or address at least one of the following business processes in the manufacturing sector: PRODUCTION, CONTROL, TESTING, MEASUREMENT, STOCK OR LOADING-UNLOADING, ENERGY USAGE.
  • The project should utilize industrial robot technologies to develop solutions that improve or address the needs of at least one of the following business processes in the manufacturing sector: PRODUCTION, CONTROL, TESTING, MEASUREMENT, STOCK OR LOADING-UNLOADING, ENERGY USAGE.
    • The project focuses on the product's ability to integrate with digital technologies.
    • Effect of reducing labor costs.
    • Their ability to improve product quality and ensure compliance with standards.
    • Ability to meet job requirements where human resources/capacity are insufficient
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.
  • Also, if applicable:
    • The status of procuring technologies from domestic firms within the scope of the project.
    • Ability to work in hazardous environments

Smart Sensor Technologies in the Manufacturing Industry

  • Smart sensors are sensors with bidirectional communication interfaces that analyze directly detected data, are easily integrated into machines, and are more cost-effective. In manufacturing facilities, smart sensors are used for advance detection to adapt processes to rapidly evolving conditions, increasing efficiency, fault management, machine performance management, and industrial automation applications.
  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must utilize smart sensor technologies to develop solutions that improve or address the needs of manufacturing industry businesses regarding the monitoring and control of production and/or inventory entry and exit processes.
  • The project aims to improve or address the needs of manufacturing industry businesses by utilizing Smart Sensor Technologies to monitor and control production and/or inventory entry and exit processes, energy usage, loading and unloading, maintenance, and error prevention.
    • The project focuses on the product's ability to integrate with digital technologies.
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.
  • Also, if applicable:
    • The project includes work packages related to developing the capabilities/infrastructure/opportunities for the sustainability of business activities in the project's subject area.

AI-Based Cyber-Physical Smart Factory Systems and Components

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to technologies that mimic human intelligence by learning and drawing their own conclusions from what they have learned. AI technologies enable cyber-physical systems to operate autonomously without human intervention. Examples of AI applications in the manufacturing industry include: the fully or partially autonomous conversion of data from processes and sensors into preventive/optimizing actions, data-driven autonomous fault prevention, predictive maintenance, robotic process automation, and data-driven autonomous inventory control.
  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must utilize Artificial Intelligence Technologies to develop solutions that improve or address at least one of the following business processes in the manufacturing sector: PRODUCTION PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL, PLANNING, FLEXIBLE AND INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING, DIGITAL PROCESS MANAGEMENT, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, ENERGY USAGE, and ERROR PREVENTION.
  • The project aims to improve or address the needs of at least one of the following business processes in the manufacturing industry sector by utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technologies: PRODUCTION PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL, PLANNING, FLEXIBLE AND INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING, DIGITAL PROCESS MANAGEMENT, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, ENERGY USAGE, MAINTENANCE, and ERROR PREVENTION.
    • The project focuses on the product's ability to integrate with digital technologies.
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.
  • Also, if applicable:
    • The project includes work packages related to developing the capabilities/infrastructure/opportunities for the sustainability of business activities in the project's subject area.

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

  • Cybersecurity technologies are technologies that protect networks, computers, programs, and data from cyberattacks. Examples of cybersecurity applications in the manufacturing industry include restricting access to data from machines and devices in the production system to only authorized personnel, ensuring data security, and verifying data accuracy.
  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must provide solutions to address the cybersecurity needs of manufacturing industry businesses regarding data in their PRODUCTION business processes, either individually or in combination with data in one or more of their SUPPLY, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT AND DECISION SUPPORT, and LOGISTICS business processes.
  • The project aims to provide solutions that address the cybersecurity needs of manufacturing industry companies regarding data from their PRODUCTION business processes, either individually or in combination with data from one or more of their SUPPLY, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT AND DECISION SUPPORT, and LOGISTICS business processes.
    • The ability to make autonomous decisions in response to threats.
    • The ability to prevent risks and threats that may arise when using cloud platforms.
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.
  • Also, if applicable:
    • The project includes work packages related to developing the capabilities/infrastructure/opportunities for the sustainability of business activities in the project's subject area.
    • The issue of compliance with application rules standards for information security controls is being explained.

Smart and Flexible Automation Systems in the Manufacturing Industry

  • Intelligent and flexible automation systems are production/control systems capable of producing and/or testing different parts/products within the same product group in businesses with a wide variety of products, without significant human intervention or machine downtime. Materials can move automatically on conveyor belts or conveyors under the control of a main computer. An example of intelligent and flexible automation applications in the manufacturing industry is the use of label sensors to detect products on the production line and fulfill specific processing requirements for that product type.
  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must utilize intelligent and flexible automation technologies to develop solutions that improve or address the needs of at least one of the following business processes in the manufacturing sector: PRODUCTION, TESTING, QUALITY CONTROL, and ENERGY USAGE.
  • Note: Projects consisting of individual machine purchases (CNC, press, laser-plasma, etc.) where the automated conveyor or conveyor system and its components are not interconnected via a main computer control system are excluded.
  • The project aims to produce solutions that improve or meet the needs of at least one of the following business processes of a manufacturing industry company: PRODUCTION, TESTING, QUALITY CONTROL, and ENERGY USAGE, by using smart and flexible automation technologies.
    • Their ability to minimize human intervention in the system's operation.
    • The ability to quickly and automatically perform the necessary machine/operation settings according to the product type.
    • The ability to detect errors/changes and resolve/adapt without affecting the progress of the process.
    • The project focuses on the product's ability to integrate with digital technologies.
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.
  • Also, if applicable:
    • The project includes work packages related to developing the capabilities/infrastructure/opportunities for the sustainability of business activities in the project's subject area.

Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality Technologies in the Manufacturing Industry

  • Virtual reality technology involves the computer-assisted simulation and artificial recreation of real-life situations, while augmented reality technology creates a real-time mixed reality environment by adding virtual objects generated by a computer using sound, images, graphics, and GPS data to the real-world environment.
  • Examples of the use of virtual reality/augmented reality technologies in the manufacturing industry include: simulations for on-the-job training/vocational education in hazardous areas or where testing costs are high; simulations for previewing industrial designs; and simulations to support guidelines for technical operations such as assembly and maintenance.
  • Projects encompassing this eligible project topic must utilize virtual reality and/or augmented reality technologies to develop solutions that improve or address the needs of at least one of the following business processes in the manufacturing sector: PRODUCT DESIGN, PRODUCTION TRAINING, PRODUCTION, TESTING, and QUALITY CONTROL.
  • The project must utilize virtual reality or augmented reality technologies to develop solutions that improve or address at least one of the following business processes in the manufacturing sector: PRODUCT DESIGN, PRODUCTION TRAINING, PRODUCTION, TESTING, and QUALITY CONTROL.
    • The data to be used for virtualization and the methods to be used are explained.
    • The project focuses on the product's ability to integrate with digital technologies.
    • The project requires the existence of a declaration of intent to purchase from at least one business that "maintains accounting records on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019" and is a potential buyer of the product in question.
  • Also, if applicable:
    • The project includes work packages related to developing the capabilities/infrastructure/opportunities for the sustainability of business activities in the project's subject area.

Support Amount and Rate Upper Limits

  • Maximum support amount:
    • Total: 1 million TL (VAT expenses are not included in the support.)
      • Non-refundable grant (fund): 300,000 TL
      • Repayable: 700,000 TL
  • Support rate: %60
    • Additional support rate:
      • Published by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology SGM 2014/35 Domestic Goods Circular uygun olarak alınmış yerli malı belgesi ile tevsik edilen kalemlerde destek oranlarına %15 ilave edilir. Böylelikle geri ödemesiz destek oranı %15 artırılarak %45 olarak uygulanır, geri ödemeli destek oranı ise aynı oranda azaltılarak %55 olarak uygulanır.
      • Açık kaynak kullanımını beyan eden başvuru olması ve KOSGEB tarafından uygun bulunması durumunda destek oranlarına %15 ilave edilir. Böylelikle geri ödemesiz destek oranı %15 artırılarak %45 olarak uygulanır, geri ödemeli destek oranı ise aynı oranda azaltılarak %55 olarak uygulanır.
      • İşletmenin KOSGEB KOBİ ve Girişimcilik Ödülleri kapsamında kategori birincisi olarak ilan edildiği tarihten itibaren 3 yıl içinde başvuru yapmış olması koşuluyla; geri ödemesiz destek oranı %10 arttırılarak %40 olarak uygulanır ve geri ödemeli destek oranı aynı oranda azaltılarak %60 olarak uygulanır. Bu ilave destek oranı, proje bazlı KOSGEB destek programlarının herhangi birinde bir defaya mahsus olmak üzere uygulanır. İlave destek oranlarından yararlanma talebini proje başvurusunda belirten işletme, KOSGEB KOBİ ve Girişimcilik Ödülleri kapsamında kategori birincilerine ilişkin ilave destek oranından yararlandırılmayı talep edemez.
      • The total additional support rate is limited to % 15.
  • Early Payment: Proje başvuru aşamasında işletmenin talep etmesi halinde, teminat karşılığında erken ödeme yapılabilir. Erken ödeme tutarı, projenin kabul edildiği ilk kurul kararında belirtilen Tahmini Geri Ödemeli Destek Tutarının %50’sini geçemez. Ödenecek tutar, proje teklif çağrısındaki toplam geri ödemeli destek üst limitinin %50’sinden fazla olamaz. Erken ödeme yapılabilmesi için; yararlanıcı tarafından, erken ödeme talep formu ekinde erken ödeme tutarının %20 fazlası kadar teminat sunulmalıdır. Detaylar için bkz. KOSGEB Support Programs Early Payment Procedures and Principles
  • Refundable Loans and Guarantee/Surety Letter Requirement: For repayable grants, a bank guarantee letter or KGF (Credit Guarantee Fund) surety letter for the amount of the grant must be submitted during the payment phase. Repayments will be made in six equal installments over four-month periods, starting 12 months after the project completion, with no interest or commission charged. For conditions regarding the Bank Guarantee/Surety Letter, please see [link/reference]. Implementation Guidelines Article 26.
  • Price Research Information Regarding Expenses to be Purchased Under the Support Program: Excluding personnel expenses, at least one market price research report must be included in the Project Application Form for each expense item for which support is requested, and at least two reports must be included for expense items with a value of 75,000 TL or more (excluding VAT). The documents related to the price research must be kept by the business. Note: If a second price offer cannot be obtained due to the nature of the product, even if the value is 75,000 TL or more (excluding VAT), the procedures to be followed are explained in the Project Application Form.
  • Using Open Source Software: Proje başvurusunda açık kaynak kodlu yazılım kullanılacağına dair beyan bulunan işletme, Proje Sonuç Raporunda açık kaynak kodlu yazılımı proje süresi içinde kullandığını beyan ederek ilave %15 destek oranından yararlanma talebinde bulunabilir. Proje başvurusunda ve proje sonucunda işletme tarafından açık kaynak kodlu yazılım kullanıldığının beyan edilmemesi durumunda bu oran uygulanmaz. %15 ilave destek oranı, personel dışındaki geri ödemesiz destek kapsamında ödemesi gerçekleşen giderler için uygulanır. Daha önce yapılan ödemeler ile geri ödemesiz destek üst limitine ulaşılmışsa %15 ilave destek oranından yararlanma talebinin reddedildiği uygulama birimi tarafından işletmeye bildirilir. Detaylar için bkz. bkz. Implementation Guidelines Article 24.

Supported Expenditure Items

Expenditure Item

Explanation

Support Amount Upper Limit and Support Rate by Expenditure Item

Personnel Expenses

  • A maximum of 4 employees can be supported for the project, provided they are associated with the project and will work full-time at the company. These employees must be no more than 2 existing employees and the remainder must be new employees. Employees who have not worked at the company within the last 4 months from the project start date, or who have been employed within the last 30 days from the project start date (date of commitment approval), will be considered new employees. Personnel expenses are supported based on net wages (excluding minimum living allowance, bonuses, premiums, etc.). If the company has one or more sub-employer numbers linked to its main employer's SGK (Social Security Institution) registration number, the SGK entries and exits of the personnel after the project start must be completed within the relevant month without any loss of working days. Otherwise, no support payments will be made for the months with lost working days for the relevant personnel.
  • The maximum monthly support limits payable for each eligible employee are determined by dividing the monthly net minimum wage (including the minimum living allowance for single and childless individuals) by 30 (based on the minimum daily wage determined by the Minimum Wage Determination Commission for each year) and then multiplying the resulting amount by the education level coefficient. If the earnings subject to social security contributions in the SGK (Social Security Institution) administrative records are lower, this amount will be taken into account. The calculation is based on the number of days covered by the project support.
    • For associate degree graduates, 1.25 times the net minimum wage.
    • 1.5 times the net minimum wage for bachelor's degree graduates
    • For master's degree graduates, 1.75 times the net minimum wage.
    • Twice the net minimum wage for PhD graduates.
  • Maximum Support Amount Limit:
    • Non-refundable grant (gift): 90,000 TL
  • Destekleme Oranı: %100
    • Geri Ödemesiz Destek (hibe) oranı: %100

Machinery and Equipment Expenses

  • The machinery and equipment purchased under this support program must be new.
  • Equipment includes IT hardware and non-consumable hardware components (motor, electronic components, case, etc.).
  • Maximum Support Amount Limit (Total of repayable and non-repayable): 850,000 TL
  • Destekleme Oranı: %60
    • Standard practice:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %30
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %70
    • For domestically produced machinery and equipment with a certificate of origin:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %45
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %55
    • If the company has declared in its Investment Project application that it will use Open Source Software:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %45
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %55
    • If the business has won first place in its category within the scope of the SME and Entrepreneurship Awards in the last 3 years:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %40
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %60

Software Expenses

  • Software Licensing or Cloud Access Costs (Includes time-limited licensing and cloud access for the duration of the project.)
  • Software-Related Training and Consulting Expenses
  • Maximum Support Amount Limit (Total of repayable and non-repayable): 100,000 TL
  • Destekleme Oranı: %60
    • Standard practice:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %30
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %70
    • For domestically produced machinery and equipment with a certificate of origin:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %45
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %55
    • If the company has declared in its Investment Project application that it will use Open Source Software:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %45
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %55
    • If the business has won first place in its category within the scope of the SME and Entrepreneurship Awards in the last 3 years:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %40
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %60

Service Procurement Expenses

  • Education expenses
    • Service providers from whom educational services can be obtained:
      • university or a unit/center/institute established by a university to provide education
      • public institution or unit/center/institute established by a public institution
      • A company that has permission to open an institution under the Private Educational Institutions Law No. 5580.
  • Consulting fees
    • Service providers from whom consulting services can be obtained:
      • A university or a unit/center/institute established by a university to provide consulting/research etc. services.
      • public institution or unit/center/institute established by a public institution
      • Consultancy firm holding TSE Service Qualification Certificate.
      • Technology transfer office / technology development zone management company
      • Faculty members assigned to technology development zones/technology transfer offices, or faculty members whose companies are located in technology development zones.
      • SME consultant (Level 6) holding a professional qualification certificate under the National Occupational Standard.
      • Published in the Official Gazette dated 5.2.2019 and numbered 30677 Regulation on SME Guidance and Technical Consulting Services Guides and consultants authorized according to
  • Project preparation consultancy fee

The maximum limit for support in this matter is 4,000 TL.

An academic or SME consultant cannot provide consultancy services for more than 5 projects under the same call for proposals; if it is determined that they have done so, the support will not be paid.

  • Test and analysis expenses
    • Service providers from whom testing and analysis services can be obtained:
      • University or laboratory/unit/center/institute established by a university to provide testing and analysis services.
      • public institution or laboratory/unit/center/institute established by a public institution
      • Accredited domestic or international laboratory/testing organization for the relevant test and analysis subjects.
      • Regarding information technology, we offer functional testing, performance testing, security assessment, penetration testing, etc., from domestic or internationally accredited laboratories/testing organizations.
  • Documentation costs
    • Certification service providers include:
      • The relevant certification body must be accredited by TÜRKAK or a foreign accreditation body regarding the document in question.
      • Turkish Standards Institute (TSE)
      • The public institution/organization authorized to issue the relevant document, or a private company authorized according to the legislation determined by the relevant ministry.
  • Promotional expenses
  • Travel (international transportation and accommodation)
  • Trade fair expenses
  • Maximum Support Amount Limit (Total of repayable and non-repayable): 200,000 TL
  • Destekleme Oranı: %60
    • Standard practice:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %30
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %70
    • For domestically produced machinery and equipment with a certificate of origin:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %45
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %55
    • If the company has declared in its Investment Project application that it will use Open Source Software:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %45
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %55
    • If the business has won first place in its category within the scope of the SME and Entrepreneurship Awards in the last 3 years:
      • Geri Ödemesiz (Hibe) destek oranı: %40
      • Geri Ödemeli destek oranı: %60

Project Duration

  • The project duration is determined by the applicant, in multiples of 4 months, within the limits specified below.
    • Maximum 20 months
    • Minimum 8 months
  • Within the scope of the project revision request, a one-time extension of 4 months may be granted, regardless of the upper limit of the project duration specified in the project proposal call.

Evaluation Criteria

https://www.kosgeb.gov.tr/Content/Upload/Dosya/KOB%C4%B0GEL/2020%20Cagrilari/2020.01/04_2020.01_Kurul_Degerlendirme_Kriterleri_Tablosu.pdf

If documented as an addendum to the project (not mandatory), the following points will earn additional points during the second-stage board project evaluation:

  • If the potential buyer of the product in question, as approved by KOSGEB, is located abroad and is of a size deemed sufficient by the relevant KOSGEB Board, 5 points will be awarded (Any document showing the foreign address of the potential buyer's headquarters or branch must be attached to the application.)
  • If a product/software related to any of the technologies covered by the call for proposals has been sold abroad within the last 3 years prior to the call for proposals date, 5 points will be awarded (Documentation proving the sale abroad must be attached to the application).
  • If the business has successfully completed any project support received from KOSGEB or other public institutions within the last 3 years prior to the call for applications, it will receive 5 points (A letter from the relevant institution must be attached to the application).
  • If the project involves the commercialization of a product/software that was successfully developed with project support from public institutions within the last 3 years prior to the call for proposals date, or within the period between the announcement date and the final application deadline, or if it is a project output developed in Technology Development Zones and successfully completed, or an R&D Center output, 5 points will be awarded (The letter from the relevant public institution/TDZ or the R&D Center certificate must be attached to the application. If additional points are awarded here for the commercialization of a project successfully completed with public institution support, no further additional points will be awarded for the completion of the project with public support within the last 3 years, in terms of the above criterion).
  • The total number of bonus points cannot exceed 10.

Points to Consider

  • Before applying Call for Proposals, Call for Proposals Application and Implementation Guide with Implementation Principles It is recommended to review this.
  • Businesses whose projects supported under the KOBIGEL Program have not yet been finalized with a Board Decision cannot apply for a project under this call for proposals (until the final application deadline).
  • Businesses whose projects under the KOBIGEL Program are unsuccessfully completed or terminated cannot reapply for projects under this program for a period of 2 years from the project's end date. For projects terminated before the project's end date, the project's end date is the date of the board's decision regarding the termination.
  • The following documents must be uploaded to the KOSGEB SME Information System along with the Project Application Form:
    • Documents proving that the product/software in question was successfully developed with project support from public institutions within the last 3 years prior to the call for proposals date or within the period between the announcement date and the final application deadline, or that it was developed and successfully completed in Technology Development Zones, or an R&D Center Certificate (this document is not mandatory for projects including work packages other than commercialization, but if submitted, additional points will be awarded as specified below).
    • The applicant company and the potential buyer of the product in question, "a business that keeps books on an accrual basis and had net sales revenue exceeding 500,000 TL in either 2018 or 2019," must jointly complete a Letter of Intent to Purchase (Format is provided below the call for proposals). Note: If it is determined that the company submitting the Letter of Intent to Purchase has also submitted a similar letter of intent to another technology developer company under this call, this situation, along with its justifications, must be explained to the KOSGEB evaluation boards.
  • KOSGEB may request a report from the business (potential customer) that declares it will use the product during the support payment process or at certain intervals.
  • The company may request revisions to project activities, activity-time schedule, project duration, and expenses during the project implementation process, in accordance with the principles set forth in the project proposal call. Revision requests can be made once for projects of 12 months or less, and a maximum of twice for projects longer than 12 months. The company may request that its project be opened for changes via the KBS system no earlier than 4 months after the project start date. The company enters the revision request and project changes into the Project Revision Request Form via the KBS system and approves the form through the system no later than 2 months before the end of the project period. The company cannot request revisions that would increase the total support amount specified in the initial board decision. Within the scope of the revision request, an additional 4 months may be granted once by board decision, provided that the total project duration does not exceed 36 months, regardless of the upper limit of the project duration specified in the project proposal call.
  • When calculating the support amount in the payment documents, taxes, fees, and similar expenses (e.g., VAT) are excluded from the scope of support.
  • For expenses eligible for support, the invoice date and the date of execution of the related activity must fall within the project period. For expenses related to trade fairs held within the project period, the requirement that the invoice date must be within the project period is not considered. Support is provided for consultancy services received for preparing the project application form, provided that this request has been made by the company in the Project Application Form and approved by the committee. For consultancy expenses related to preparing the project application form, the requirement that the date of execution of the activity and the invoice date must be within the project period is not considered.
  • Businesses cannot purchase goods/services under this support program from their owners, partners, their spouses, mothers, fathers, siblings, children, or businesses owned or co-owned by them. If such a situation is detected, no support payment will be made.
  • Excluding legal obligations such as taxes and social security contributions, support cannot be received from different institutions/organizations for the same expense.
  • If the business has tax and/or social security debts exceeding the limits specified in the relevant legislation, in accordance with the request stated in the Payment Request Form; firstly, the debt amount will be deducted from the support amount and transferred to the bank account of the relevant institution/organization, and if there is any remaining amount, it will be transferred to the business's bank account as a support payment.
  • Payment to the Service Provider may be made only for purchases of machinery, equipment, and software (excluding software-related training and consultancy), provided that the company's Social Security and/or tax debts do not exceed the limits specified in the relevant legislation, as per the request in the Payment Request Form and with the approval of the Implementation Unit. In this case, the company's contribution, taxes, and similar differences must first be paid to the service provider or deposited into the letter of credit account. If the purchase is made from abroad via letter of credit, an Irrevocable Letter of Credit must be opened in the name of the service provider, and the payment must be blocked in the company's bank account along with the letter of credit opening instruction.
  • In cases where the price of goods and services purchased from abroad is stated in foreign currency, payment will be made in Turkish Lira based on the Turkish Central Bank's buying exchange rate and the invoice date; if payment is made to a foreign service provider, payment will be made based on the date of the letter of credit opening instruction.
  • In cases where an invoice cannot be issued by the foreign service provider for services purchased abroad, the document proving payment is used as proof of payment.
  • For any document prepared in a foreign language, a Turkish translation prepared by a sworn translator may be required when necessary.
  • Payment via bank refers to all types of payments made using banking instruments (credit cards, checks, non-negotiable promissory notes, etc., provided they are documented with bank statements or account statements). If the payment is made to the service provider by a third party via bank, the bank statement must include information about whose debt the payment is for or the date and number of the relevant invoice. If this information is incomplete/insufficient on the statement, a letter from the service provider confirming payment of the business's debt must also be submitted. For payments made with checks endorsed by the business, a photocopy of the check or a check receipt signed by the service provider, along with a letter from the service provider confirming payment of the business's debt, must be submitted. The support payment request must be made within 4 months of the date the board decision regarding completion is registered. If a business requests payment with a valid excuse within 2 months of the end of this period, and the excuse is deemed acceptable by the Implementation Unit, the payment request will be processed. Payment requests made outside the periods specified in this paragraph will not be processed. Bank statement dates; The payment must not be made before the project start date and must not be made after the final payment date. For installment/deferred payments made with a bank credit card, it is sufficient that the credit card payment date complies with the time requirement specified in this clause. The payment date is not considered for project application form preparation consultancy fees and expenses related to fairs held during the project period.
  • Payments related to expenses covered by the support program must be made by the business through a bank transfer starting from the project commencement date. A bank transfer refers to all payments made using banking instruments (credit cards, checks, promissory notes, etc., provided they are documented with account statements). If the payment is made to the Service Provider by a third party, the bank transfer must include information on whose debt the payment was made against, the date and number of the relevant invoice, or a letter from the Service Provider confirming that the business's debt has been paid in relation to the payment made via banking instruments.
  • The ownership of machinery, equipment, molds, software, and similar movable assets purchased with support under the Investment Project belongs to the Enterprise, and these assets cannot be leased, transferred, or pledged to any other person, institution/organization in any way, except to the Credit Guarantee Fund Inc., during the project period, from the project completion date to the project completion date, and for a period of 3 years after the project completion date. If the purchase of these assets is secured by a Letter of Guarantee issued by the Credit Guarantee Fund, the Credit Guarantee Fund may establish a right of lien, blockage, or attachment as security for the guarantee. In case of any precautionary measure, provisional attachment, or provisional seizure, the situation must be reported in writing to KOSGEB within 7 days, along with all supporting documents.
  • If the business is transferred or merged with another business during the project period, this matter is reported to the implementing unit by the business. This matter is evaluated by the board, and a decision is made regarding the continuation or termination of the project. If the liquidation of the business begins or the business closes, the project is terminated by a decision of the board.
  • In the event of project termination, the company's situation will be evaluated by the board. Based on the information and documents submitted to the board, if the termination is determined to be due to reasons such as death, serious accident, serious illness, imprisonment, fire, earthquake, flood, theft, financial inadequacy, or the elimination of the likelihood of successful project completion, as indicated in the Periodic Monitoring Form or similar reasons deemed appropriate by the board, without any intent or gross negligence on the part of the company, then non-refundable grants will not be reclaimed; refundable grants will be collected in accordance with the established procedure. Otherwise, non-refundable grants will be collected with legal interest accruing from the payment date. Refundable grants become due and payable on the date of the board's decision regarding termination and will be collected with legal interest accruing from the payment date. In this context, for the collection of refundable grants, the company (and also the KGF if the guarantee was obtained from KGF) will be notified in writing. The debtor is notified that they must pay the debt, along with legal interest, within 7 days of the notification date (the date the letter reaches the recipient); otherwise, their collateral will be converted into cash. If payment, including interest, is still not made, the debt will be collected by converting the collateral into cash, along with legal interest calculated from the date of the support payment. Any amounts not covered by the collateral due to interest will be recovered from the business or legal action will be initiated.

Application and Evaluation Schedule

  • Application deadline: September 17, 2020
  • Control procedures:
    • KOSGEB initial inspection: September 21-27, 2020 (5 business days)
    • Business correction and any objections: September 28 – October 2, 2020 (5 business days)
    • KOSGEB final check: October 5-7, 2020 (3 business days)
  • Board evaluation:
    • Phase 1 – online assessment: October 15-20, 2020 (7 business days)
    • Phase 2 – meetings: 5 – 2 November 2020 (12 working days)
  • Notification of accepted projects: November 30, 2020
  • Objection to the board's review process: November 30 – December 14, 2020 (15 days)

For more information and questions,

https://www.kosgeb.gov.tr/site/tr/genel/mudurlukler

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