Ministry of Industry and Technology

2026 Local Development Initiative

Kütahya's four strategic investment calls

Explore the investment topics, supports and application process that transform local potential into high-value production.

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From local potential to strategic production

Each year, four province-specific investment topics are supported to turn local capabilities into high-value production and employment.

Applications are completed on the Ministry of Industry and Technology's official Local Development Initiative platform.

2026 Kütahya Investment Topics

Four priorities, one development goal

Topics are selected to reduce import dependence, process local resources and extend Kütahya's manufacturing capability into advanced technologies.

01Thermal Tourism

Five-Star Accommodation Facility (thermal hotel, health complex, etc.)

Integrated five-star facilities combining accommodation, health and wellness services in thermal tourism centres.

Apply for this topic
02Mining & Advanced Materials

Mineral Processing and Value-Added Industrial Intermediate/Final Product Manufacturing (processing magnesite, graphite, chromium and boron; firebrick, copper wire rod, etc.)

Conversion of local mineral resources into value-added intermediate and final products through advanced processing technologies.

Apply for this topic
03Automotive Supply Industry

Automotive Electrical, Mechanical and Fluid-Transfer Components Manufacturing (wiring harnesses, brake and engine parts, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and cooling lines, etc.)

Production of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid-transfer systems and components for the automotive industry.

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04Technical Ceramics

Technical Ceramic Products Manufacturing (advanced ceramic materials, alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, etc.)

Production of technical ceramic materials, refractories and ceramic membranes for advanced industrial applications.

Apply for this topic

Support Framework

Reduce the financial and operational burden of investment

The final support mix depends on project assessment, legislation and investment incentive certificate conditions.

VAT Exemption

Availability
Available

Customs Duty Exemption

Availability
Available

Tax Reduction

Investment contribution rate
50%
Tax reduction rate
60%

Employer Social Security Contribution Support

Support period
8 years
Region 6
12 years

Employee Social Security Contribution Support

Availability
10 years, only in Region 6

Interest or Profit-Share Support

Cannot be combined with Machinery Grant Support

Support rate
40%
Maximum support amount
TRY 301 million
Maximum support ratio
20% of the investment amount

Machinery Grant Support

Cannot be combined with Interest/Profit-Share Support

Support rate
25%
Maximum support amount
TRY 301 million
Maximum support ratio
15% of the investment amount

Investment Site Allocation

Availability
Available

Amounts and rates may change under the applicable call and legislation; verify current terms before applying.

Support ceiling amounts increase each year in line with the revaluation rate.

Application Roadmap

Four steps before the call closes

  1. Step 1

    Confirm your topic

    Assess whether your investment matches one of Kütahya's four announced topics.

  2. Step 2

    Prepare feasibility

    Define capacity, technology, financing, employment and site-selection assumptions.

  3. Step 3

    Complete online application

    Submit the form and attachments on the official platform before the call closes.

  4. Step 4

    Follow assessment

    Provide requested clarifications during technical and financial assessment.

Your preparation file

  • Investor and company details
  • Technical feasibility and capacity
  • Financing and cash flow
  • Employment and site plan

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Receive free and confidential preliminary assessment on topic fit, site selection, incentives and application preparation.

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