Applications for the Manufacturing Industry Employment Protection Program Have Started

The Manufacturing Industry Employment Protection Program, conducted by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, aims to enable businesses operating in the manufacturing sector to maintain their production capacities and preserve their current employment levels. The program has been implemented with an expanded scope and improved financing conditions in the second period of 2026.

Within the scope of the program, SMEs and large enterprises that meet the necessary conditions are offered the opportunity to utilize loans with a principal payment deferral of up to 6 months and a maturity of up to 36 months. A 12-point interest or profit share support will be provided for the utilized loans, with the maximum credit limit set at 50 million TL for SMEs and 150 million TL for large enterprises. Additionally, guarantee facilities can be provided through relevant institutions to meet the collateral needs of SMEs.

To benefit from the program, businesses are required to maintain their average monthly premium days from the January-June 2026 period during the July-December 2026 period. Applications are accepted through KOSGEB's online system (istihdamikoruma.sanayi.gov.tr) between September 1 and October 31, 2026. The loans under the program must be utilized by December 31, 2026, at the latest.

You can access detailed information and promotional materials regarding the program in the attached document/announcement.