As COP31 approaches in Antalya, KOSGEB has opened a new call under its Technology Centre Support Programme: the 2026-01 COP31-Focused Acceleration Support. Applications opened on 9 August, and the deadline is 30 August 2026. The call is not aimed at individual manufacturing SMEs directly — it targets TEKMER and technopark management companies — but its scope and timing are worth understanding for any business tracking Türkiye’s climate technology and green transition agenda.
This article sums up, with sourcing, what the call offers, who can apply, and what it practically means for a manufacturing SME.
The COP31 and Antalya connection
COP is the annual Conference of the Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; the fact that the 31st session will be held in Türkiye, in Antalya, is accelerating the country’s climate technology and green transition agenda. Hosting the summit pushes public institutions to build support mechanisms that make local initiatives visible on the international stage — KOSGEB’s call is one concrete example of that momentum.
Similar calls are likely to appear before the summit. It makes sense for any business interested in the green or digital transition, whether as a manufacturer or a solution partner, to follow KOSGEB’s and the Ministry of Industry and Technology’s official announcement channels closely in the coming months.
What the call offers
The programme is designed to prepare selected participating companies for global markets and to give them visibility at COP31. The basic framework:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Support amount | Up to 6.5 million TL |
| Repayment | 100% repayable; 36-month grace period followed by 4 equal quarterly instalments |
| Programme duration | 1-3 months |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) | Minimum 6 |
| Minimum participating companies | 10 businesses |
| Application deadline | 30 August 2026 |
| Application channel | KOSGEB e-Services / e-Government login |
The repayment condition is worth noting: this is not a grant, but a loan-type support with a long grace period followed by full repayment. Budget planning should account for that.
Who can apply
The applicant is not a manufacturing SME itself, but a TEKMER operating organisation or a GO (entrepreneurship-focused) technopark management company. In other words, the call’s counterpart is a TEKMER or technopark management structure able to bring together at least 10 businesses.
This distinction matters: an ordinary manufacturing SME cannot apply directly. But a business based within a technopark or TEKMER, with a climate technology or sustainability solution at TRL 6 or above, can reach out to its own management organisation to be included. For exact eligibility and process details, check the call text on kosgeb.gov.tr and consult the relevant TEKMER or technopark management.
The TRL requirement also signals the maturity level the programme is looking for. TRL 6 means a technology has moved beyond the laboratory and has been demonstrated in an environment resembling real operating conditions — so the programme is not aimed at early-stage ideas, but at solutions already tested in the field and close to market. That, in turn, ensures the COP31 showcase features real products and services.
Which areas are covered
The call spans a wide range of climate and sustainability themes: circular economy, clean energy, carbon management, green industrialisation, zero waste, sustainable agriculture and similar topics are among the areas covered. A common thread across them is that participating companies must take part in at least one COP31 activity — so the programme aims to deliver not just financing, but international visibility.
Practical relevance for a manufacturing SME
Most of our readers are not the direct counterpart of this call. Still, it is worth tracking for three reasons:
- Ecosystem signal: KOSGEB opening a COP31-specific, short-duration, high-value call signals that public institutions are likely to direct more resources toward climate technology and the green transition in the coming months. Similar calls may follow; it is worth factoring that possibility into budget planning.
- Supply chain connection: A manufacturer may encounter, within its own supply chain or customer base, a venture participating in the COP31 programme — this can open the door to a partnership, a pilot project, or a new technology supplier. Manufacturers looking for energy efficiency or emissions-measurement technology in particular should keep an eye on this ecosystem.
- Your own application readiness: Even if this specific call is not open to you, the same logic — measurable data plus a clear digital/green transition plan — applies to KOSGEB’s other programmes open directly to manufacturing SMEs. The backbone of any application file is the same: verified production and energy data on hand. A business that builds this data foundation before a call opens can respond to future opportunities much faster.
That last point is, in fact, the common denominator across support applications. Whatever the programme, the institution wants to see a measurable baseline before it commits funding.
How to connect with a TEKMER or technopark
A business is usually already in periodic contact with its own TEKMER or the management company of the technopark it belongs to — in most technoparks, business development specialists pass open calls on to portfolio companies. The practical step for the COP31 call is this: if you have a climate technology or sustainability solution at TRL 6 or above, ask your TEKMER or technopark management directly; they gather at least 10 businesses and submit the application on their behalf. If you are not yet part of a TEKMER or technopark, this call does not cover you — but other programmes open directly to manufacturing SMEs may be running on kosgeb.gov.tr.
Preparing for support: data comes first
Whether the programme is run by KOSGEB, TÜBİTAK, or an international finance institution, green and digital transition support schemes share one trait: they expect verifiable field data before application. In practice, preparation moves through three steps:
- Measure — Energy consumption, production data, and, where relevant, a carbon footprint are collected from the shop floor; machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT data collection speed this stage up.
- Transform — Scattered spreadsheet data is consolidated into a single source of truth; processes move onto digital transition rails through ERP and automation.
- Sustain — The application file and subsequent monitoring reports become something the system can regenerate on demand, keeping green transition compliance ongoing.
İkiz Eksen builds exactly this three-step chain end to end, drawing on Qera’s track record (550+ customers, 15+ sectors, 100+ ERP implementations, roughly 35 specialists) and Microsoft Azure infrastructure — delivered turnkey, across Türkiye. If you want to clarify which programme fits and what data you would need, take a look at our solution areas or get in touch directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a manufacturing SME apply directly for the COP31 Acceleration Support?
No. The applicant must be a TEKMER operating organisation or a GO technopark management company. An SME can only be included through the TEKMER or technopark it belongs to.
When is the application deadline?
30 August 2026. Applications are submitted through KOSGEB’s e-Services system, via e-Government login.
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is loan-type support: 100% repayable, with a 36-month grace period followed by 4 equal quarterly instalments.
What support can an SME outside this call consider?
KOSGEB continues to run separate digital transition and green transition support programmes open directly to manufacturing SMEs; current conditions should be confirmed via kosgeb.gov.tr or a KOSGEB specialist.
What does TRL 6 mean?
On the widely used nine-level scale, Technology Readiness Level 6 means a technology has been demonstrated as a prototype or system in an environment close to real operating conditions — beyond early-stage R&D, but not yet a proven idea or lab-only concept.
How current is this information?
This article was prepared in August 2026 based on KOSGEB’s official announcement. Amounts, duration and conditions can change over time; always verify the current call text on kosgeb.gov.tr before applying.