🚀 Technology Startup Badge (Teknogirişim Rozeti) ✨

Under a new regulation of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, a “Technology Startup Badge” (Teknogirişim Rozeti) will be awarded to technology- and innovation-focused SMEs. 📌 Who can apply? Sole proprietorships or incorporated companies established in Türkiye that are no more than 15 years old Independent companies with SME status Startups with an innovative and scalable business model 🏢 Advantage for Technology Development Zones and TEKMERs R&D infrastructure, TEKMER admission documents or TÜBİTAK support add significant weight to an application. Startups located in these structures stand out in the evaluation. 📅 The badge will be valid for 3 years. 🔁 Applicants who are rejected may reapply after 6 months. ⚠️ Changes of more than 10% in the shareholding structure must be reported within 90 days. 🚫 Real estate investment, alcohol, betting, and political or ideology-based businesses will be excluded. For the regulation published in the Official Gazette and further information: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2025/07/20250703-2.html