- agency
- TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
- amount
- Three-phase program. Reported investment of up to 1,350,000 TL from the TUBITAK BiGG Fund in exchange for ~3% equity (Excellence Seal). Per the official program page, equity stake is a maximum of 5% in Phase 2 (Pre-Seed, up to 18 months) and a maximum of 10% in Phase 3 (Seed, 36 months post-investment); investment may be equity, convertible debt, or both, and the Board may set lower fixed rates.
- country
- Turkey
- deadline or recurrence
- Recurring periodic calls. 2025-1 BiGG Investment 1st-stage applications accepted until 7 March 2025; 2025-2 1st-stage applications until 22 August 2025. 2026-2028 implementing agencies already determined.
- eligibility
- Entrepreneurs enrolled in or graduated from associate, undergraduate, master's or doctoral programs at Turkish universities, bringing technology- and innovation-driven business ideas from idea stage to market. Cannot already be shareholders in capital companies or sole proprietorships at application date; those who previously received Technological Entrepreneurship Capital Support or TUBITAK 1512/1812 (Phase 2) support are ineligible.