Within the scope of the 1507- SME R&D Initial Support Program, within the framework of the definition of innovation; R&D projects are supported to produce a new product, to develop or improve an existing product, to increase product quality or standard, or to develop new techniques and production technologies with a cost-reducing nature. The support rate of the program is applied as 75%.
The items of expenses supported within the scope of the program are listed below.
a) Personnel expenses,
b) Travel expenses,
c) Equipment, software and publication purchase expenses,
d) Material and consumable expenses,
e) Domestic and international consultancy services and other service procurement expenses,
f) R&D service expenses related with R&D institutions and organizations.