Applications for the Manufacturing Industry Employment Protection Program Have Started

The second phase of the Employment Protection Support Program for 2026 has been implemented to facilitate access to finance for businesses operating in the manufacturing industry, sustain their production capacities, and maintain current employment levels. The program stands out with its expanded scope and improved financing conditions.

Under 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 repayment period of up to 36 months. A 12-point interest or profit share support will be provided for the utilized loans, with the maximum loan 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 must maintain their average monthly premium days from the January-June 2026 period during the July-December 2026 period. Applications can be made through KOSGEB's online system (istihdamikoruma.sanayi.gov.tr) between September 1 and October 31, 2026. Loans under the program must be utilized by December 31, 2026, at the latest.

The promotional visual containing essential information about the program, as well as the application conditions, loan limits, financing terms, and detailed explanation of the application process, are included in the attached document/announcement.