Under the World Bank Türkiye Green Industry Project, coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and first launched in December 2023, Phase 2 applications for the call coded 1833 SAYEM Green Transformation 2026-1 have been opened. Eligibility check applications for the program were received through the TEYDEB Project Evaluation and Monitoring System (PRODIS) between 23 February 2026 and 23 March 2026. Phase 2 applications will be accepted between 8 April 2026 and 4 June 2026. Platforms that did not apply in Phase 1 will also be eligible to apply for Phase 2. This call will be the final 1833 Call launched within the scope of the World Bank project.
Significant updates have been introduced in the 1833 SAYEM Green Transformation 2026-1 Call:
- Update to the application method: In order to improve the efficiency of the application process and provide more effective guidance to applicants, an “Eligibility Check” stage is introduced prior to the main project application. This stage aims to ensure preliminary assessment of applications in terms of the call scope and basic requirements, guide platforms correctly toward the program, and reduce time loss during the preparation of the main application. Before applying to the call, platforms must fill out the eligibility check form via PRODIS. The eligibility check form will be evaluated by TÜBİTAK. At the end of the evaluation, no formal acceptance or rejection decision will be issued; only recommendations will be provided. Platforms are expected to submit their applications in line with these recommendations. Platforms that do not apply at this stage may still apply for Phase 2.
- Update to the application requirements: The platform must consist of at least 3 partners in addition to the coordinating institution, and the total number of partners, including the coordinating institution, must not exceed 10. Under the previous practice, it was mandatory for the partnership structure to include at least one public institution, one capital company holding an R&D/Design Center certificate, and one SME-scale capital company. With the new update, this mandatory partnership requirement based on partner qualifications has been removed. There has been no change to the application requirements for the coordinating institution. Accordingly, a platform may now consist of one coordinating institution and at least 3 partner institutions/organizations, without any qualification-based requirement.
Update to the different repayment ratios based on project success status:
The 20% increase in the grant conversion rate previously applied in the event of successful program completion has been abolished. The same repayment rates will now apply to all platforms completing the project.Update to the support quota applied in the 1832 and 1833 Calls:
The current quota limiting applicants to a maximum of 2 supports under the World Bank-funded 1832 and 1833 Calls has been removed. Instead, an institution-based upper budget limit will be tracked. Depending on their budget capacity, organizations may receive support more than twice. Organizations that have previously received support under the program will be able to see their remaining limit under the 1833 Program during the new project application process via PRODIS.- Update to the scope of the call: The Green Transformation R&D and Innovation topics defining the scope of the call have been expanded. Submitted projects are expected to fall within one of the following topics:
Climate Change, Environment and Biodiversity
Clean and Circular Economy
Clean, Accessible and Secure Energy Supply
Green and Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Smart Mobility
- Budget update for institutions: While institutions were previously able to submit budgets of up to TRY 11 million in earlier calls, under the new call they may submit a budget amounting to up to 25% of the total budget of all organizations within a platform.
- Budget update for SMEs: The upper budget limit for SME-scale organizations has been increased from TRY 18 million to TRY 28 million.
- Update to the Bank Reference Letter requirement: Previously, the bank reference letter requested from organizations during the application stage had to cover at least 50% of the proposed budget. Under the new practice, it is now required to cover the full amount of the proposed budget.
- Update to the upper limit of the program duration: The maximum program duration has been reduced from 36 months to 30 months.
Call Timeline:
Application Period: 8 April–4 June 2026
Evaluation process and announcement of results: 16 June–30 October 2026
Contact: sayem.basvuru@tubitak.gov.tr
