Deadline: 09-Jun-2026
TUBİTAK is inviting applications for projects that develop innovative digital and green solutions supporting sustainable transformation and crisis impact reporting. The programme funds R&D-driven, market-oriented projects that promote green transformation, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and rapid commercialisation. Funding ranges from up to $500,000 for micro/small SMEs to up to $1.5 million for large enterprises, with a maximum project duration of 24 months.
About the Opportunity
TUBİTAK is offering funding to support organisations in Turkey that can develop innovative green and digital technologies with clear commercial potential.
The programme is designed to help applicants turn R&D outputs into market-ready products while supporting:
- Green transformation
- Resource efficiency
- Waste reduction
- Sustainable industrial development
- Crisis impact reporting and resilience-related innovation
Projects are expected to deliver practical, measurable outcomes within a limited implementation period.
Funding Information
Funding depends on the size of the enterprise:
- Micro and small-scale SMEs: up to $500,000
- Medium-sized enterprises: up to $800,000
- Large-scale organisations: up to $1,500,000
Project Duration
- Maximum duration: 24 months
- This timeline cannot be exceeded, even with extensions
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to support R&D-based solutions that contribute to sustainable transformation.
Key objectives include:
- Support green transformation
- Enable rapid commercialisation of project outputs
- Reduce:
- Electricity consumption per production unit
- Water consumption per production unit
- Waste generation
- Non-recyclable waste
- Advance innovative green technologies
- Promote sustainable industrial and technological development
Priority Thematic Areas
Projects should align with one or more of the following areas:
- Climate change
- Environment and biodiversity
- Clean and circular economy
- Clean, accessible and secure energy supply
- Green and sustainable agriculture
- Sustainable smart transportation
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Capital companies established in Turkey
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a capital company registered in Turkey
- Operate outside the World Bank’s restricted sectors
- Ensure the project is not linked to defense-related activities
- Comply with:
- Be prepared for environmental and social risk assessment by expert consultants
Additional Staff Requirement
Each applicant must include:
- At least one project staff member with a relevant bachelor’s degree at the time of application
If a staff member’s degree is in another field:
- They must show relevant professional experience
Who Is Not Eligible?
The following are not eligible:
- Organisations operating in World Bank restricted sectors
- Organisations involved in defense-related activities
- Projects producing outputs connected to the defense industry
Proposal Requirements
Projects are expected to:
- Be R&D-driven
- Show a clear path to commercialisation
- Deliver market-ready outputs
- Demonstrate contribution to green transformation goals
- Include measurable impact on:
- Resource efficiency
- Waste reduction
- Sustainability outcomes
Important Compliance Note
Applications may be rejected before peer review if they:
- Do not meet application requirements
- Fail to complete requested revisions within the specified timeframe
Best-Suited Applicants
This programme is especially relevant for:
- Green technology startups
- Industrial innovation companies
- Clean-tech SMEs
- Sustainability-focused manufacturers
- Energy efficiency solution providers
- Circular economy innovators
- Agri-tech companies
- Smart mobility technology firms
How to Apply
A strong proposal should combine technical innovation, environmental relevance, and a realistic commercialisation plan.
Steps to Apply
- Confirm eligibility
Ensure your company is established in Turkey and not active in restricted or defense-related sectors. - Choose the right thematic area
Align your proposal with one or more of the programme’s priority green themes. - Define the innovation clearly
Show how the project offers a new or improved green/digital solution. - Demonstrate commercial potential
Explain how the R&D output will become a market-ready product within 24 months. - Include qualified project staff
Make sure at least one team member meets the required educational or experience criteria. - Address environmental and social compliance
Show alignment with national rules and World Bank environmental and social standards. - Submit a complete proposal
Ensure all documents and revisions are submitted on time to avoid rejection before peer review.
Tips for Applicants
To improve competitiveness:
- Show strong R&D and innovation value
- Emphasise measurable green impact
- Quantify reductions in energy, water, or waste
- Present a realistic commercialisation pathway
- Ensure strong environmental compliance planning
- Keep the project achievable within 24 months
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid these issues:
- Weak or unclear commercialisation strategy
- No measurable green transformation outcomes
- Missing required qualified project staff
- Incomplete environmental or social compliance planning
- Links to restricted or defense-related sectors
- Delayed response to requested revisions
FAQs
1. Who is offering this funding?
The programme is offered by TUBİTAK.
2. What is the purpose of the programme?
It supports innovative digital and green solutions that contribute to sustainable transformation, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and rapid commercialisation.
3. How much funding is available?
Funding depends on company size:
- Up to $500,000 for micro and small SMEs
- Up to $800,000 for medium-sized enterprises
- Up to $1,500,000 for large organisations
4. What is the maximum project duration?
Projects must be completed within 24 months, and this cannot be extended beyond the maximum limit.
5. Who can apply?
Eligible applicants are capital companies established in Turkey, provided they are not active in restricted or defense-related sectors.
6. What kinds of projects are encouraged?
Projects in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, circular economy, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and smart transportation are especially encouraged.
Conclusion
This TUBİTAK green and digital innovation programme is a strong opportunity for companies in Turkey developing market-ready sustainability solutions.
With funding of up to $1.5 million and a focus on R&D, green transformation, and commercialisation, the programme can help businesses turn innovative environmental technologies into real-world impact.
For more information, visit TUBİTAK.
