TÜBİTAK PATENT SUPPORT PROGRAM and R&D INCENTIVES
In Turkey, various support and incentive programs are implemented by TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB, and other public institutions to encourage patent applications, protect intellectual property rights, and support innovative projects.
These supports cover both national and international patent applications and offer many advantages, such as research report support, examination report support, attorney support, and registration rewards.
TÜBİTAK PATENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
Objective:
Increasing national and international patent applications originating from Turkey
Encouraging inventors to apply for patents
Protection of intellectual and industrial property rights and popularisation of registration
Support Scope:
✅ For National Patent Applications:
Research Report Support
Examination Report Support
Attorney Support for Patent Applications
✅ In the case of a National Patent Application turning into an examined patent document:
- Patent Registration Award
- Patent Registration Attorney Award (if an attorney was used)
✅ For International Patent Applications:
- International Patent Application Support
- International Examination Report Support
International Patent Registration
For international patents registered by the EPO, JPO or USPTO, the applicant is also granted an International Patent Registration Award.
Who Can Benefit?
- Turkish citizens
- Companies, universities, and public institutions based in Turkey
Who Cannot Benefit?
- Enterprises with headquarters located abroad and their representatives in Turkey
- Foundations (except those established by law), associations, and their economic enterprises
Application Limitations
- Individuals can receive support for a maximum of 5 patent applications.
- Legal entities can receive support for a maximum of 20 patent applications.