Since 2012, TÜBİTAK has been supporting the processes from the idea stage to the market, within the scope of the BiGG Program, so that entrepreneurs can transform their technology and innovation-oriented business ideas into products and services with high commercial value in companies with R&D potential that they will establish.
Since 2015, the first phase of the BiGG Program has been carried out by Implementing Agencies.
In the Implementing Agency model sectoral and regional collaborations are prioritized. Technology development zones, technology transfer offices, financial institutions, private sector and research infrastructures that play an active role in the entrepreneurship ecosystem are encouraged to develop collaboratively innovative models to support entrepreneurs. By involving banks, funds and investor networks in the acceleration process, it is aimed to facilitate entrepreneurs' access to finance and to quickly realize the growth potential of businesses established with BiGG support.
Organizations aiming to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem by combining their expertise and which will conduct the first phase of the BiGG Program in the 2026-2028 period will collect and evaluate technology-oriented business idea applications from entrepreneurs, pre-incubate the business ideas they deem suitable, put them through business idea validation processes, and support entrepreneurs in preparing high-quality business plans.
The Implementing Organizations that will carry out the Phase 1 activities during the 2026-2028 period within the framework of the 1812 Investment-Based Entrepreneurship Support Program (BiGG Investment) have been determined.
Implementing Agencies that will take part in the Acceleration Program determined by this call are expected to collect and evaluate business idea applications from entrepreneurs in the thematic areas determined in all calls opened within the scope of the 1812 Investment-Based Entrepreneurship Support Program and provide support in preparing business plans for business ideas that have the potential to turn into successful ventures.
The framework for the acceleration programs to be conducted by implementing organizations is determined by the BiGG Investment Acceleration Program Phase (Phase 1) Implementing Organization Guide. This call aims to equip Implementing Organizations with unique, effective, and applicable mechanisms to transform entrepreneurs' business ideas into qualified business plans within the framework outlined in the Guide.
Reward support will be provided to Implementing Agencies according to the criteria defined in the call.
Project proposals must be sent to TÜBİTAK electronically via the PRODİS application.
- Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) of Universities,
- Research Infrastructures which were established within the scope of Law No. 6550 and gained legal personality upon the adequacy decision made by the Research Infrastructures Board.
- Foundations established by law,
- Capital companies established in Türkiye that have successfully conducted business idea evaluation processes by organizing at least one business idea competition in the field of entrepreneurship or have experience in accelerator, incubation areas etc.
- Public research centers and institutes
can apply.
It is recommended that the applicant organizations cooperate with large-scale companies, universities, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives and relevant public institutions/organizations on the following issues.
- Technical expert support in the evaluation of business ideas/plans,
- Technical consultant support in accelerator activities,
- Promotion and dissemination,
- Additional financing for pre-incubation activities,
- Access to collaboration networks,
- Access to financial resources
Partner applications can be submitted through PRODIS within the scope of the call. In joint applications, the institution or organization submitting the application to TÜBİTAK and the organizations participating as project partners in the application must meet the qualifications specified above.
Maximum of four partner organizations can participate in an acceleration program application. An organization may participate in only one acceleration program application.
Project applications will be evaluated using a panel method based on the following criteria:
Institutional capacity and experience
Experience running entrepreneurship and acceleration programs
Program team competence and physical/digital infrastructure
Additional support and resources available to entrepreneurs (laboratory, prototyping, office space, etc.)
Effectiveness of program design and support mechanisms
Program methodology and planning
Structure of mentoring and entrepreneurial support processes
Output-focused and tracking system
Collaborations and ecosystem integration
Collaborations to increase service diversity and quality
Collaborations with industry representatives who can provide additional support to aspiring entrepreneurs in sectoral areas
Collaborations and ecosystem access to support national and regional expansion
The project coordinator prepares the periodic activity report containing the project activities at the end of each period and submits it to TÜBİTAK within two months after the end date of the period. Award support is provided by TÜBİTAK according to the criteria defined in the relevant Call.
E-mail : bigg@tubitak.gov.tr