According to information compiled from data from the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the program aims to stimulate local development by assessing the potential of regions, mobilizing untapped resources and meeting local needs.
In this regard, applications for the Local Development Move Incentive Program open tomorrow and close on May 15, 2026.
The Local Development Move Incentive Program is implemented with the aim of activating the economic potential of the regions, increasing production and strengthening employment. The aim of the program is to increase the competence and technology production capacity of the regions, produce imported inputs with domestic resources and contribute to the localization of the supply chain.
In this way, priority investment areas identified at the provincial level are supported, value-added production and skilled employment are increased, and the local development vision is realized with sustainable and concrete projects.
Here are 5 frequently asked questions and answers about the program:
1- What is the Local Development Incentive Program, why was it launched and for what purpose is it implemented?
The program is being implemented to activate the economic potential of the regions, increase production and strengthen employment. The aim of the program is to reduce development differences between regions and increase the regions' competitiveness. On the other hand, the aim is to increase the socio-economic development level of the provinces, exploit the geographical potential and untapped resources, meet local needs, develop sectors that, although not producing in the region, have a high probability of success, support the back-and-forth connections of existing sectors, form clusters and increase local employment.
2- Who can benefit from the program, what are the application requirements?
Natural or legal persons can apply for the incentive program. Investments that are currently subject to an incentive certificate or that are supported under another public funding program cannot be applied for under the program. An investor can submit a maximum of 5 applications alone or jointly. Applications for the program will be accepted starting tomorrow on the website “https://yerelkalkinmahamlesi.sanayi.gov.tr”. Applications are only accepted via the specified electronic portal (online). Applications for the program cannot be submitted in person or by mail.
3- Which sectors and investment areas fall within the scope of the incentives?
Investment themes such as integrated meat or dairy farming investment of at least 300 cattle, 4-star accommodation and above, aquaculture with geothermal resources, elderly care center, production of value-added products from medicinal and aromatic plants, furniture production, fruit/vegetable processing, drying and production of packaged food products, integrated greenhouse facility of at least 20 decades are included in the scope of the incentives. The program supports 324 investments in 81 provinces.
4- What support is offered to investors under the incentive program?
Under the program, it is envisaged to provide investors with various incentives such as tax reductions, insurance premium support, interest or dividend support, investment location allocation and duty exemption. The scope of support may vary depending on investment size, sector and regional priorities. For each investment made, up to 301 million lira in cash and a tax deduction of 50 percent of the investment are granted. Within the framework of the program, investors can benefit from the support elements provided for the program in the Presidential Decree on State Investment Aid published in the Official Gazette on May 30, 2025.
5- How were the investment themes for the program determined?
Investment themes were determined based on the criteria of meeting local needs, utilizing untapped resources, developing backward-connected sectors, creating cluster opportunities, increasing the level of technology production, increasing employment and strengthening socio-economic development.
This program, which makes the most of the regions' potential, aims to promote production, create new areas of employment and expand the chain of development that begins locally throughout Türkiye.
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