Legislation · Ministry of Industry and Technology
R&D Center
R&D and Design Center Certificate (Law No. 5746) eligibility analysis, project preparation and application consulting for this program.
R&D and Design Center Certificate (Law No. 5746) what is it?
Under Law No. 5746 on Supporting R&D and Design Activities, companies with sufficient R&D or design staff and infrastructure can obtain a center certificate. Certified companies can benefit from various tax and social security advantages defined in the legislation.
Tip: In a center application, clearly documenting the qualifications and job descriptions of R&D staff is critical.
Who can apply?
- Companies with enough qualified R&D/design staff
- Businesses conducting formal R&D activities
- Companies wanting to institutionalize their R&D organization
What can be funded?
- Tax and social security incentives defined in the legislation (subject to current conditions)
- Advantages related to R&D spending
- Gaining a formal R&D management structure
Application process
How does the process work?
- 01
Eligibility analysis
Staff, premises and activity criteria are reviewed.
- 02
Setup
The organization, documentation and project recording system are set up.
- 03
Application
The center application file is prepared and submitted.
- 04
Audit and maintenance
Reporting and obligations are fulfilled.
How does DGH Ar-Ge help?
- Eligibility analysis according to legislation
- Organization and documentation infrastructure
- Application file preparation
- Post-certification reporting support
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R&D Center about
What is R&D Center?
Under Law No. 5746 on Supporting R&D and Design Activities, companies with sufficient R&D or design staff and infrastructure can obtain a center certificate. Certified companies can benefit from various tax and social security advantages defined in the legislation.
Who can apply under R&D Center?
In general, the following groups are considered: Companies with enough qualified R&D/design staff; Businesses conducting formal R&D activities; Companies wanting to institutionalize their R&D organization. The current call text of the relevant institution is binding for the exact conditions.
How does DGH Ar-Ge support a R&D Center application?
Our scope of support: Eligibility analysis according to legislation; Organization and documentation infrastructure; Application file preparation; Post-certification reporting support.
Does my company need to be a certain size to apply for funding programs?
It varies by program. Some programs target SMEs, others large companies or entrepreneurs. Eligibility is assessed according to the conditions of the relevant call.
Can I apply to more than one program with the same project?
You can't receive double funding for the same cost, but different programs can be considered for different parts or stages of a project. Checking the rules is part of the application strategy.
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