The first call for applications for the 1501-Industry R&D Support Program and the 1507-SME R&D Start-up Support Program for 2026 has been opened.

The first calls for applications for the 1501-Industrial R&D Support Program and the 1507-SME R&D Start-up Support Program, which are open to SMEs, opened on January 1, 2026.

These programs, administered by the Technology and Innovation Support Programs Directorate (TEYDEB), aim to support project-based research, technology development, and innovation activities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Two calls for applications are opened each year, in January and July.

Applications for the first period of 2026 for the TEYDEB 1501-Industrial R&D Support Program and the 1507-SME R&D Start-up Support Program will be accepted through the application system starting January 1, 2026.

For detailed information and to apply, please click here.