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Startup funding this week: Türkiye, 26 October 2026

This week's startup funding for Türkiye: 12 new programs and 10 closing in the next 14 days.

This week at a glance

Startup founders across Turkey have substantial funding opportunities to explore this week. The ecosystem currently features 12 newly opened initiatives alongside 10 calls that are rapidly approaching their final deadlines. These options span international collaborative research initiatives, national technology commercialisation schemes, and regional technical assistance grants designed to accelerate innovation.

Navigating this landscape requires careful planning and quick execution. Founders should assess active schemes by checking their specific sector focus, eligibility criteria, and required co-financing arrangements. Review each opportunity on getfund to prepare strong applications before upcoming deadlines arrive.

New this week

1831 Yeşil İnovasyon Teknoloji Mentörlük Çağrısı closes on 1 January 2030. Provides SME grant funding to cover green technology consulting, capacity analysis, and roadmap services from expert solution partners to help meet green transformation regulatory requirements.

Ufuk Avrupa Programı FOREST Ortaklığı 2026 Ortak Çağrısı (FORESTPathways) closes on 2 December 2026. Supports collaborative international research and innovation projects focused on resilient forest ecosystems and sustainable bioeconomy through the TUBITAK 1071 program for Turkish consortium partners.

CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Autumn 2026 closes on 26 October 2026. Backs international collaborative R&D consortia across Eureka countries developing innovative commercial products, processes, or services through national funding agencies.

Batman Teknokent & ODTÜ Teknokent Ön Kuluçka Programı lists no deadline. Delivers a 5-week training and mentorship program for entrepreneur candidates looking to mature their business ideas and prepare for upcoming investment.

BİGG Erciyes 2027/1 Çağrı Dönemi closes on 15 November 2026. Offers training, mentorship, and up to 1,350,000 TL in investment for 3% equity to help founders turn technology concepts into operating companies.

TÜBİTAK 1812 BİGG BİGGSİNERJİ 2026-02 Çağrısı closes on 1 November 2026. Supplies entrepreneur candidates with training, mentoring, and 1,350,000 TL in investment support to help establish new technology enterprises.

BiGGirişim 2027-1 Hızlandırma Programı (TÜBİTAK 1812 BiGG Yatırım Programı) closes on 6 November 2026. Assists entrepreneurs with business model guidance and mentoring, offering up to 1,350,000 TRY in investment in exchange for 3% equity after establishing a joint-stock company.

2026 Yılı Yönetim Danışmanlığı Teknik Destek Programı closes on 30 October 2026. Funds consulting, training, and certification for regional organisations and businesses, including software and digital technology firms located in four eastern Turkish provinces.

HERIFORGE 2nd Open Call closes on 27 October 2026. Presents up to €50,000 in equity-free grant funding and technical mentoring for startups, SMEs, NGOs, or natural persons creating immersive technology solutions for cultural heritage.

Türkiye Siber Vatan Programı 2027 Dönemi closes on 30 October 2026. Invites university students across Turkey to build technical skills in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through a structured national talent development track.

Siirt Tarım Girişimcilik Merkezi Projesi Girişimci Adaylarının Eğitim Başvuruları closes on 30 October 2026. Delivers 15 days of in-person entrepreneurship training in Siirt for 40 young people aged 18-35 planning ventures in gastronomy, beekeeping, or Bıttım soap production.

TÜBİTAK BİGG 1812 - Girişimci Rampası closes on 7 November 2026. Provides workshops, training, panel evaluations, and access to up to 1,350,000 TL in TÜBİTAK investment support for early-stage entrepreneurs.

Closing in the next 14 days

1501-Sanayi Ar-Ge Destek Programı 2026 yılı 2. Çağrısı closes on 26 October 2026. Co-finances project-based R&D and technology development activities of SME-scale companies in Turkey with grants up to 20 million TRY at support rates up to 75 percent.

CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Autumn 2026 closes on 26 October 2026. Backs international collaborative R&D consortia across Eureka countries developing innovative commercial products, processes, or services through national funding agencies.

Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 closes on 26 October 2026. Enables international R&D consortia to secure national grant or loan funding for developing innovative technologies in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

HERIFORGE 2nd Open Call closes on 27 October 2026. Presents up to €50,000 in equity-free grant funding and technical mentoring for startups, SMEs, NGOs, or natural persons creating immersive technology solutions for cultural heritage.

Eurogia2030 – Call 31 closes on 29 October 2026. Funds transnational collaborative R&D projects in low-carbon technology, clean energy, green mobility, smart housing, and bio-resources for consortia from Eureka member countries.

2026 Yılı Sanayide Verimlilik, Kalite ve Kurumsallaşma Teknik Destek Programı closes on 30 October 2026. Grants technical assistance and consultancy up to 750,000 TL for TR71 region SMEs targeting lean production, automotive certification, defence quality systems, and financial management.

2026 Yılı Tarım ve Kırsal Kalkınma Teknik Destek Programı-02 closes on 30 October 2026. Distributes training and consulting services up to set caps from a 4,000,000 TL total budget for TR21 region cooperatives, unions, and agri-processing small enterprises.

2026 Yılı Teknik Destek Programı (TR72 İmalat Sanayi Ekosistemini Geliştirme Programı) closes on 30 October 2026. Awards up to 500,000 TL in 100% funded technical assistance, training, and consultancy for manufacturing industry stakeholders based in the TR72 region.

2026 Yılı Yönetim Danışmanlığı Teknik Destek Programı closes on 30 October 2026. Funds consulting, training, and certification for regional organisations and businesses, including software and digital technology firms located in four eastern Turkish provinces.

Siirt Tarım Girişimcilik Merkezi Projesi Girişimci Adaylarının Eğitim Başvuruları closes on 30 October 2026. Delivers 15 days of in-person entrepreneurship training in Siirt for 40 young people aged 18-35 planning ventures in gastronomy, beekeeping, or Bıttım soap production.

Everything closing soon is on the closing soon page.

By the numbers

The funding landscape remains highly active across the region. At present, there are 104 open opportunities available for founders and organisations. Grants make up the largest share with 49 active calls, followed by 31 structured programs. In addition, entrepreneurs can apply to 12 accelerators, 7 incubator opportunities, and 5 competitions to secure capital and venture growth resources.

Browse the hubs: Grants: Türkiye, Competitions: Türkiye, Accelerators: Türkiye.

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Frequently asked questions
What types of funding programs are currently available on getfund?
Founders can access grants, accelerators, incubators, competitions, and technical support programs across diverse sectors. These options provide equity-free funding, formal equity investments, specialized technical assistance, and training. They support applicants ranging from university students and early-stage entrepreneurs to established SME-scale businesses.
Which funding opportunities are scheduled to close first?
Several international and national R&D calls close right away. These include international Eureka R&D calls, such as the Autumn 2026 collaborative call and the disaster resilience call, as well as the national 1501 industrial R&D support grant. Other European and regional development agency calls conclude shortly after.
How can founders check specific eligibility criteria before applying?
Applicants should thoroughly examine the program summaries on getfund to review required entity types, target regions, and co-financing rules. To verify full submission details, open the dedicated program page and visit the official external link provided for each call before preparing your application materials.