The projects of the beneficiary companies are expected to mainly carry out technology verification studies aimed at commercialization, such as advanced development or improvement studies on an existing R&D prototype, tests for verification or validation of the prototype. These studies may also include large-scale demonstration and pilot production type activities that contribute to greener production and higher efficiency in energy or resource use.
Supported and unsupported expense items within the scope of the program are listed below.
Eligible Expenses:
a) Personnel expenses
b) Travel expenses
c) Consultancy expenses
d) Service expenses;
CE, quality certification and certification expenses can be supported.
If companies receive services to prepare an economic feasibility report and submit the report as an annex to the project proposal, the expense is supported up to the amount determined by the Board of Directors.
Each tool/equipment purchased within the scope of the project must be insured against risks such as transportation, use, etc. during the project. This insurance expense can be included in the project budget within the scope of service expenses.
Activities related to the maturation of licensed patented technologies and the transformation of these technologies into new products and processes are within the scope of this call. License or transfer fees to be paid by organizations to technology providers such as universities, research institutions, technology development zone companies can also be supported within the scope of the 1702 Patent-Based Technology Transfer Support Call.
e) Tool/Equipment/Software/Publication Purchases
f) Material and consumable expenses
Non-eligible Expenses:
The expenses specified in the Rules and Regulations of 1801-Reimbursable and Grant Support Program for Industrial R&D Projects and the following expenses are not supported:
a) Consultancy and service procurement expenses received by organizations from each other in joint projects
b) Patent, utility model, design, geographical indication and trademark registration expenses (Expenses to be presented in this context can be supported if an application is made to the 1602 TÜBİTAK Patent Support Program.)
c) Expenses of the organization that have not been paid in accordance with the matters specified in the "PROJECT SPECIAL ACCOUNT AND PAYMENTS" section.