How KOSGEB Digital Transformation Support Helps Finance an ERP Investment

The main public programmes that support technology investment by businesses in Türkiye are the KOSGEB Digital Transformation Support Programme, TÜBİTAK support (1507, BiGG, SAYEM) and the Ministry of Industry and Technology's Technology Move Programme (HAMLE). The one that explicitly supports software costs is KOSGEB's. An ERP investment, Birasyo included, can fall within its scope for manufacturers that meet the conditions. The other programmes are aimed at R&D, start-ups and production investment.

1. KOSGEB Digital Transformation Support Programme

According to KOSGEB's programme page:

• Type of support: a non-repayable subsidy (20 points) on the interest of a loan taken from a protocol bank
• Loan amount: from TL 1,000,000 to TL 20,000,000
• Term: loan term up to 36 months; programme duration 24 months
• Scope: machinery, equipment, software and hardware approved by the committee, all purchased new
• Application: online via KOSGEB's system

Eligible applicants: small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses that are registered with KOSGEB. Micro enterprises cannot apply. Before applying you need an approved digital-maturity report prepared by a consultant certified by one of the authorised centres.

2. TÜBİTAK BiGG and R&D Start-Up Support

For companies developing technology or integrating bespoke BI / analytics:

• TÜBİTAK 1507 (SME R&D Start-up Support Program): a support rate of 75%; check the current call for the budget ceiling
• TÜBİTAK BiGG (Entrepreneurial): support plus mentorship for early-stage tech companies

These programmes are aimed at projects with an R&D character. Check the call text to see whether your project is in scope.

3. Technology Move Programme (HAMLE) and SAYEM

For mid-to-large manufacturers:

• HAMLE (Technology Move Programme): the Ministry of Industry and Technology's support for investments that produce medium-high and high-technology products. Until July 2025 it was called the Technology-Focused Industry Move Programme. The scope and budget are set in each call
• SAYEM (Industry Innovation Network Mechanism): TÜBİTAK support for platforms in which companies, universities and public bodies develop products together

What Documents Are Required?

Preparing an application usually takes the following files. For the definitive list, see the programme's own guide:

1. Detailed vendor proposal: module list, user count, annual cost, implementation timeline
2. Vendor qualification letter: evidence the vendor can deliver the applicant's needs
3. Investment rationale with measurable outcome: e.g., "reduce monthly close from 5 days to 1 day"
4. Corporate / financial documents: balance sheet, tax registration, current SGK clearance
5. Project timeline: 6-12 month phased plan
6. Approved digital-maturity report: a condition of the KOSGEB programme

What Birasyo Contributes to Your Application

For customers going through KOSGEB/TÜBİTAK we prepare:

• A vendor letter (letterheaded, signed, notary-approvable)
• A detailed investment breakdown (module × user × year matrix)
• A technical narrative in the format the programme expects

Rejections mostly stem from missing documents or wrong category choices, which is why we hold a joint prep session with you and your CPA before submission.

Application Steps in the KOSGEB Programme

1. Get the digital-maturity report. An approved report is required before you apply.
2. Fix the investment. Get a detailed proposal from the software provider.
3. Apply. The application is made online through KOSGEB's system and is assessed by a committee.
4. Draw the loan. After approval the loan is taken from one of the protocol banks. The interest subsidy runs within the 24-month programme term.

Follow KOSGEB's programme page for application periods and current conditions.

If you are considering one of these programmes, open a demo request and we reply the same day and start preparing your KOSGEB-ready quote pack.