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TÜBİTAK 1707 — SME Support Call for Order-Based R&D Projects

An order-based TÜBİTAK program supporting R&D that can rapidly turn into products and has high commercialization potential. The Supplier (EGEROBOT) carries out the R&D; the Customer provides co-financing and validates it in the field.

TÜBİTAK 1707 — the SME Support Call for Order-Based R&D Projects enables your business to implement the R&D/digital transformation solution it needs, with a significant portion of the cost covered by the support. In this program, the applicant is your business; EGEROBOT takes part as a technology/solution partner with its artificial intelligence and digital solutions — EGEROBOT is not a party applying for an incentive.

At a glance

HeadingInformation
Support typeGrant (order-based R&D)
Support / rateTÜBİTAK grant of 40% of accepted expenditure (to the supplier) + Customer co-financing of ≥40%; supplier own contribution ≤20%
DurationUp to 24 months
BudgetProject budget upper limit of 10 million TL
Who can applyOne Customer Organization + at least one SME Supplier Organization (joint application)
Timeline2026 periods (the official call calendar is authoritative)
Application channelPRODİS (TÜBİTAK)

Who can apply, and under what conditions?

One Customer Organization + at least one SME Supplier Organization (joint application)

One Customer Organization applies jointly with at least one SME Supplier
Must involve genuine R&D uncertainty/novelty; must not be completed before the application
The output is expected to be commercialized (monitoring is carried out)

How does your business benefit with EGEROBOT?

Your business applies as the Customer Organization and provides co-financing; EGEROBOT, as the SME Supplier, carries out the R&D, develops the solution, and deploys it at your site. 40% of its accepted expenditure is covered by a TÜBİTAK grant. The main solution directions EGEROBOT can offer under this program:

R&D for an artificial intelligence/computer vision solution tailored to your needs
Camera-free WiFi/RF sensing and industrial hygiene modules
On-site pilot, validation, and productization

Solution modules

ModuleContent
AI Computer VisionDetection of hazardous situations/behavior, PPE, quality, and zone violations
Camera-Free WiFi/RFFall & presence detection in privacy-critical areas
Industrial HygieneNoise, dust, gas, VOC, heat + personal exposure
Agentic AI Risk EngineCorrelates events and generates prioritized actions
Data & IntegrationMES/SCADA/IoT + cloud, digital twin

Example project scenario

Your business defines a project covering components such as AI Computer Vision, Camera-Free WiFi/RF, and Industrial Hygiene in its production/operation processes. EGEROBOT deploys the solution on site as a pilot, validates it, and makes it scalable. Throughout the application and reporting process, the technical content is supported by EGEROBOT. The output remains within your business as a commercializable capability that can be scaled to different lines/sectors.

What your business gains

You acquire the R&D output you need for only a portion of its cost
~80% of the supplier's cost is covered by external sources (TÜBİTAK + Customer)
Commercializable, site-specific output and scaling potential

Roles

PartyRole
CUSTOMER ORGANIZATION (YOUR BUSINESS)Applicant and counterparty; co-finances ≥40% of the R&D cost; primary user of the output
SME SUPPLIER — EGEROBOTCarries out the R&D; 40% of its accepted expenditure is granted; commercializes the solution

Key rules

TÜBİTAK grant: 40% of accepted expenditure (to the supplier)
No advance payment; expenses are reimbursed through period reports
There is no topic/sector restriction; commercialization potential is essential

Frequently asked questions

Is EGEROBOT the one applying for the incentive?

No. The applicant is your business; EGEROBOT, as the technology/solution partner, delivers the R&D and the implementation.

Are the support rate/budget definitive?

Rates and upper limits are updated by period/call. The official call text is authoritative for current and binding information.

Which sectors are eligible?

There is no topic/sector restriction; all R&D topics with high commercialization potential are within scope.

How does the process with EGEROBOT begin?

It starts with a confidentiality (NDA) and scoping meeting; the application is submitted after eligibility assessment, solution design, and (if required) a collaboration agreement.

Application Calendar

Which support program can you apply to, and when? Review the application periods of all programs and the monthly overview in a single table.

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For information purposes only; the relevant institution's current official call/legislation is binding. Financial/tax matters should be confirmed with a financial advisor.