TÜBİTAK 1812 BiGG Investment 2026-2 Pre-Seed Investment Call Is Open

The 1812 Investment-Based Entrepreneurship Support Program (BiGG Investment) 2026-2 Pre-Seed Investment Call, implemented by TÜBİTAK, has been launched to support the incorporation and market entry of technology- and innovation-driven business ideas.

Under the call, successful entrepreneurs receive equity-based investment through the TÜBİTAK BiGG Fund.

Investment Amount

Entrepreneurs awarded the Seal of Excellence may receive:

TRY 1,350,000 in investment in exchange for a 3% equity stake.

At later stages of the project, provided that the specified development criteria are met, entrepreneurs may request an additional follow-on investment of up to TRY 1,350,000.

Accordingly, the total investment amount may reach TRY 2,700,000.

Following the additional investment, the TÜBİTAK BiGG Fund’s total shareholding in the company may not exceed 5%.

Who Can Apply?

The call is intended for entrepreneurs who have successfully completed the Stage 1 acceleration program implemented by Authorized Implementing Organizations and have qualified to proceed to Stage 2.

Eligible applicants may include:

• Associate degree, undergraduate, master's or doctoral students,

• Graduates of these programs,

• Entrepreneurs with technology- and innovation-oriented business ideas.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements defined under the program.

As of the date of admission to the acceleration program, the entrepreneur must not be a shareholder in a capital company or a sole proprietorship.

Individuals who have previously benefited from the Ministry of Industry and Technology Technopreneurship Capital Support or TÜBİTAK 1512/1812 Stage 2 support are not eligible to apply.

Which Areas Are Supported?

Technology- and innovation-oriented business ideas are evaluated under six main thematic areas:

• Smart Transportation

• Smart Manufacturing Systems

• Energy and Clean Technologies

• Communication and Digital Transformation

• Health and Well-Being

• Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition

Projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, cybersecurity, big data, Internet of Things, health technologies, biotechnology, medical devices, energy technologies, smart agriculture and food technologies may be considered within the scope of the call.

Evaluation Process

Business plans are mainly assessed according to three criteria:

• Technology level and innovative aspects

• Feasibility and applicability

• Commercialization potential

Business plans approved by the Implementing Organization proceed to TÜBİTAK's Stage 2 evaluation process.

Entrepreneurs awarded the Seal of Excellence following the evaluation may proceed to the incorporation and investment stages.

Company Incorporation Requirement

Entrepreneurs who qualify for investment must establish a joint-stock company (A.Ş.) based in Türkiye and become a founding shareholder of the company.

Following incorporation, the investment process is completed through the execution of investment and shareholders' agreements with the TÜBİTAK BiGG Fund.

Additional Investment Opportunity for Clean Technology Startups

Additional investment opportunities are available for eligible ventures under the GCIP – Global Cleantech Innovation Programme.

Selected ventures may receive a total investment of TRY 2,250,000 in exchange for a 5% equity stake.

Fields such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, waste management, green buildings, smart transportation and advanced material technologies are among the areas considered under this mechanism.

Application Timeline

Application Start Date: 31 August 2026
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 – 23:59

Stage 2 Evaluation: 12 October – 4 December 2026
Announcement of Results: 8 – 11 December 2026
Company Incorporation and Contracting: By 31 December 2026
Support Start Date: 1 January 2027

Why Is It Important?

The 1812 BiGG Investment Program offers a model that differs from traditional grant programs by supporting the incorporation and growth of technology-based innovative business ideas through equity investment.

Rather than providing a direct grant, the program invests capital in eligible startups. It therefore represents an important opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to transform innovative technology-oriented ideas into scalable companies and bring them to market.

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