Government Support Programs for Game Studios in Turkey
Turkey offers a wide range of incentives and financial support programs tailored for the gaming industry. These include export-oriented marketing, advertising, commission, and personnel subsidies from the Ministry of Trade; R&D and innovation programs by KOSGEB; and project-based funding from TÜBİTAK. The scope of these incentives extends from new employment and trademark registration to participation in international fairs and software license costs.
Ministry of Trade Supports
Advertising and Promotion Support
Covers 60%–70% of overseas advertising and promotion expenses. Up to TRY 15 million per game per year can be reimbursed, with a total limit of TRY 72.5 million for 10 games.
Commission Support
Reimburses 50%–60% of platform commissions charged by stores such as App Store and Google Play, up to TRY 3.7 million per game (for up to three games).
Personnel and License Costs
Covers 50%–60% of salaries for software development and marketing staff, 50% of software license fees, and 60% of costs for database and reporting subscriptions.
Employment Incentives
Subsidizes 50%–60% of the salaries of newly hired personnel.
Overseas Office Rent Support
Provides rent subsidies for companies establishing offices abroad.
Trademark and Patent Support
Covers international trademark registration and patent expenses.
KOSGEB Supports
Advanced Entrepreneur Program
Offers up to TRY 375,000 in grants for new technology-based companies, including game studios, to finance machinery, equipment, and operating costs.
R&D and Innovation Program
Provides TRY 300,000 in grants and TRY 500,000–700,000 in interest-free loans for research and development projects such as new game engines.
General Support Program
Funds participation in trade fairs and business trips, qualified personnel recruitment, design, intellectual property rights, certification, testing, and analysis.
TÜBİTAK Supports
R&D Projects
Funds game studios developing innovative technologies in the mobile gaming sector.
BiGG – Venture-Based Entrepreneurship Program
Offers grants up to TRY 900,000 to entrepreneurs with scalable, innovation-driven business ideas.
1501 and 1507 Programs
Support technology-oriented R&D projects such as game infrastructure systems and AI-based platforms.
Eligibility Criteria
Company Type
Applicants are typically required to be a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Joint Stock Company (JSC).
Membership and Debt Status
Must be a member of an Exporters’ Association and have no outstanding tax or social security debts.
Field of Activity
Expenditures must target foreign markets to qualify for export incentives.
Innovation Focus
TÜBİTAK may consider the technological infrastructure of the game (rather than the game itself) as the innovation component.
Reach us
Turkey’s public support mechanisms have evolved into one of the most comprehensive ecosystems for gaming startups in the region. With structured incentives covering R&D, marketing, and personnel costs, Turkish game developers can scale globally while minimizing financial risk.
If you operate a gaming studio and want to leverage these incentives effectively, contact OZM Consultancy — we help international and local teams navigate application processes, compliance, and documentation to fully benefit from Turkey’s innovation-driven support programs.
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