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TÜBİTAK 1512 Staged Entrepreneurship Support Program (BiGG) eligibility analysis, project preparation and application consulting for this program.
TÜBİTAK 1512 Staged Entrepreneurship Support Program (BiGG) what is it?
TÜBİTAK 1512 (BiGG) is a program that offers staged support to entrepreneurs who want to realize technology-based business ideas. Developing the business idea, preparing the business plan and commercialization are supported in different stages.
Tip: In startup applications, how real the problem is and how clearly the target customer is defined matter as much as technical originality.
Who can apply?
- Entrepreneurs with a technology-based business idea
- Newly founded or soon-to-be-founded startups
- Teams wanting to test product–market fit
What can be funded?
- Business idea development and business planning processes
- Eligible costs for setting up the startup
- Product development and commercialization activities (depending on stage)
Application process
How does the process work?
- 01
Idea development
The problem, solution and target market are tested scientifically.
- 02
Application
The idea and business plan are prepared in the program format.
- 03
Staged evaluation
The institution evaluates applications in stages.
- 04
Startup and commercialization
If approved, the product is developed and prepared for market.
How does DGH Ar-Ge help?
- Validating the business idea and competitor analysis
- Business plan and financial model preparation
- Technical prototype development support
- Application and pitch preparation
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TÜBİTAK 1512 about
What is TÜBİTAK 1512?
TÜBİTAK 1512 (BiGG) is a program that offers staged support to entrepreneurs who want to realize technology-based business ideas. Developing the business idea, preparing the business plan and commercialization are supported in different stages.
Who can apply under TÜBİTAK 1512?
In general, the following groups are considered: Entrepreneurs with a technology-based business idea; Newly founded or soon-to-be-founded startups; Teams wanting to test product–market fit. The current call text of the relevant institution is binding for the exact conditions.
How does DGH Ar-Ge support a TÜBİTAK 1512 application?
Our scope of support: Validating the business idea and competitor analysis; Business plan and financial model preparation; Technical prototype development support; Application and pitch preparation.
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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