mevlana kalknma ajans

What mevlana kalknma ajans does

Mevlana Kalkınma Ajansı (MEVKA) is a regional development agency established in 2006 and operating under the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology's General Directorate of Development Agencies. Its mandate covers the TR52 NUTS-2 region comprising the provinces of Konya and Karaman, where it serves as the statutory coordinator of economic development, rural development, social development, and entrepreneurship policy. The agency is headquartered in Meram/Konya and operates two Investment Support Offices (one each in Konya and Karaman), plus a network of district-level engagements.

MEVKA's core products are support programs rather than commercial goods. These include the SOGREEN Green Transition Financial Support Program (30 million TL), the Local Development Initiative Incentive Program (up to 240 million TL per project), the Tohumculuk Sector R&D and Innovation Interest-Free Credit Program, three Technical Support Programs (Manufacturing Industry Transformation; Social Development & Entrepreneurship; Rural Development and Tourism), and entrepreneurship instruments such as Girişim Express, ENHANCER PRO, and the Küresel Girişimcilik Call. The agency combines grants, interest-free credit, and technical advisory services into a coordinated package for SMEs, cooperatives, producer unions, public institutions, and startups in the region.

MEVKA does not develop proprietary technology products or generate commercial revenue. Its budget is allocated by the national government and disbursed as financial support; total deployed capital reached 3 billion TL as of 2025, mobilizing more than 6 billion TL in co-financed regional investment. The go-to-market is direct, sales-led engagement through district information meetings, chamber-of-commerce partnerships, technology-park linkages (TEKNOKENT, KAPSÜL), and a dedicated national program platform (yerelkalkinmahamlesi.sanayi.gov.tr). Strategic alliances span the Ministry of Industry and Technology, Vakıf Katılım (green/Islamic finance), ASELSAN (defense industry supplier training), regional universities, and national development institutions including KOSGEB, İŞKUR, and TÜBİTAK.

Name

mevlana kalknma ajans

Legal name

T.C. Mevlana Kalkınma Ajansı

Website

https://mevka.org.tr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mevlana Kalkınma Ajansı (MEVKA) is a Turkish government regional development agency under the Ministry of Industry and Technology, administering grants, interest-free credit, and technical assistance to enterprises, cooperatives, and public institutions in the TR52 Konya-Karaman region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Development Agency Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Assistance, Policy Lending & Capacity Building Programs (BPADACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Development Banks & State Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) (BPADACAC), Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Development Finance, Guarantees & Blended Finance Programs (BPADABAM)

Keywords

• Regional development agency
• Government grant programs
• Technical assistance programs
• Investment incentive programs
• Entrepreneurship support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Konya

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: MEVKA operates as a public institution funded by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology. It does not generate commercial revenue. Its budget is allocated through national government funding, which is then disbursed as financial support (grants, interest-free loans, and financing support) and technical assistance programs to enterprises, cooperatives, and public institutions in its region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mevlana Kalkınma Ajansı (MEVKA) is a public regional development agency that administers government-funded financial support programs (grants, interest-free credit, repayable financing) and technical assistance programs (training, consulting, capacity building) to enterprises, cooperatives, producer unions, public institutions, and entrepreneurs in the TR52 Konya-Karaman region of Turkey. The agency also operates investment support offices that provide one-stop consultation services for investors on investment incentives, permits, and licensing. Its programs target economic development, digital transformation, green transition, rural development, tourism, social development, and entrepreneurship.

Product overview

Mevlana Kalkınma Ajansı (MEVKA), T.C. Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı koordinasyonunda TR52 Konya-Karaman Bölgesi'nde faaliyet gösteren bir kalkınma ajansıdır. Ajans, bölgesel kalkınmanın hızlandırılması amacıyla çeşitli destek programları ve teknik destek mekanizmaları sunmaktadır. Ürün portföyü; mali destek programları (SOGREEN Yeşil Geçiş, Finansman Desteği), teknik destek programları (İmalat Sanayiinde Dönüşüm, Sosyal Kalkınma ve Girişimcilik, Kırsal Kalkınma, Turizm), teşvik programları (Yerel Kalkınma Hamlesi), sektörel destekler (Tohumculuk Ar-Ge, Kümelenme) ve girişimcilik programlarından (Genç Girişimcilik, Girişim Express, ENHANCER PRO) oluşmaktadır. Ajans ayrıca yatırım destek ofisleri, eğitim programları ve çeşitli yarışma/etkinlikler düzenlemektedir.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOGREEN: Social Inclusive Green Transition Project - a green transformation and sustainability program for agriculture and food sectors
• Yerel Kalkınma Hamlesi
• Girişim Express
• ENHANCER PRO

Products and services

• SOGREEN Social Inclusive Green Transition Repayable Financing Support Program (SOGREEN Sosyal Kapsayıcı Yeşil Geçiş Geri Ödemeli Finansman Desteği Programı) A grant and repayable financing program supporting green transformation of micro/small enterprises, cooperatives, and producer unions in the TR52 Konya-Karaman region. Minimum 600,000 TL, maximum 2,000,000 TL per project; support rates of 50-75% for micro/small enterprises and 75-90% for cooperatives and producer unions. Focus areas: agriculture, water efficiency, energy efficiency, green transformation, and new employment.
• Local Development Initiative Incentive Program (Yerel Kalkınma Hamlesi Teşvik Programı) National investment incentive program supporting location-specific investment priorities. Provides up to 15% of investment amount as cash support (capped at 240 million TL) or up to 20% as interest/profit share support (capped at 240 million TL), with 50% investment contribution rate, 60% tax reduction, VAT exemption, customs duty exemption, land allocation, and 8-year employer social security premium support for Konya. Investment topics determined specifically for each province.
• Manufacturing Industry Transformation Technical Support Program (İmalat Sanayinde Dönüşüm Teknik Destek Programı) Technical support program providing consulting, training, and capacity-building services to accelerate digital transformation, support green transition, and increase productivity in the manufacturing industry of the TR52 region. Targeted at manufacturing enterprises in Konya and Karaman provinces.
• Social Development and Entrepreneurship Technical Support Program (Sosyal Kalkınma ve Girişimcilik Teknik Destek Programı) Technical support program providing education, consulting, and other technical assistance services to accelerate social development and develop entrepreneurship in the TR52 Konya-Karaman region. Targeted at social development projects and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Rural Development Technical Support Program (Kırsal Kalkınma Teknik Destek Programı) Technical support program providing consulting and capacity-building services to develop agriculture, livestock, and rural tourism sectors in the rural areas of the TR52 Konya-Karaman region. Targeted at rural development projects and rural enterprises.
• Tourism Technical Support Program (Turizm Teknik Destek Programı) Technical support program aimed at developing the tourism potential of the TR52 region, strengthening tourism infrastructure, and increasing capacity in the tourism sector. Targeted at tourism enterprises, cultural heritage organizations, hotels, travel agencies, and restaurants in Konya and Karaman.
• Seed Sector R&D and Innovation Infrastructure Strengthening Interest-Free Credit Support Program (Tohumculuk Sektörü Ar-Ge ve İnovasyon Altyapısını Güçlendirme Faizsiz Kredi Desteği Programı) Interest-free credit support program designed to strengthen R&D and innovation infrastructure in the seed sector. Targeted at seed sector enterprises and R&D-active companies in the TR52 Konya-Karaman region.
• Clustering Support Program (Kümelenme Destek Programı) Support program aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Turkish industry by supporting clustering initiatives with specific competitiveness potential. Targeted at industry clusters and cluster initiatives in the TR52 region.
• Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program (Genç Girişimcilik Destek Programı)
• Agriculture Technologies Ideathon (Tarım Teknolojileri İdeathonu) Ideathon (idea marathon) event organized to develop technology and innovation-focused ideas in the agriculture sector. Targeted at entrepreneurs, students, and innovators interested in agricultural technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 billion TL deployed to TR52 region; 6 billion TL+ total investment mobilized (as of 2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı (Ministry of Industry and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA operates under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology's General Directorate of Development Agencies (Kalkınma Ajansları Genel Müdürlüğü). The Ministry provides the legal framework, national policy direction, and co-funding for MEVKA's programs including the Local Development Initiative and SOGREEN.
• Vakıf Katılım (Vakif Katilim)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA and Vakıf Katılım entered into a GFT (Green Finance/Islamic Finance) cooperation agreement to jointly promote and deliver green financing and Islamic finance instruments for enterprises and projects in the TR52 region.
• KAPSÜL Teknoloji PlatformucoreTechnology or IntegrationMEVKA and KAPSÜL Technology Platform entered into a strategic cooperation to advance digitalization and technology adoption in the agricultural sector of the Konya-Karaman region. The partnership aims to address challenges in agriculture through technology-driven solutions.
• Konya Sanayi Odası (Konya Chamber of Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA and Konya Chamber of Industry co-organize information sessions and promotional events on new investment incentive systems and support programs for manufacturing enterprises in the Konya region.
• Ereğli Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (Ereğli Chamber of Trade and Industry)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEVKA partnered with the Ereğli Chamber of Trade and Industry to hold SOGREEN and Local Development Initiative information meetings targeting local SMEs, cooperatives, and producer unions.
• Karapınar Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (Karapınar Chamber of Trade and Industry)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEVKA partnered with the Karapınar Chamber of Trade and Industry to hold SOGREEN and Local Development Initiative information meetings for the Karapınar district.
• TEKNOKENTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA and TEKNOKENT Konya Technology Development Zone collaborate to support technology entrepreneurship, providing incubation services, mentorship, and funding opportunities for technology-focused startup founders in the region.
• Konya Ticaret Odası (Konya Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA and Konya Chamber of Commerce signed a Green Deal (Yeşil Mutabakat) cooperation agreement and co-implement programs including the 'Cities That Produce' (Üreten Şehirler) Energy Efficiency Compass project.
• ASELSANmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA has partnered with ASELSAN to provide training programs for defense industry suppliers in the Konya region, connecting local manufacturing firms with Turkey's leading defense electronics company.
• Selçuk Üniversitesi (Selcuk University)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA collaborates with Selçuk University on the EU Horizon Europe program information day and the Sivil Havacılık (Civil Aviation) School for training and capacity building initiatives.
• Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi (Necmettin Erbakan University)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA and Necmettin Erbakan University's Sürdürülebilir Aile İşletmeleri (Sustainable Family Businesses) Application and Research Center co-organized webinars on current challenges in family businesses.
• Basın İlan Kurumu (Press Advertising Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEVKA and the Basın İlan Kurumu entered into a cooperation to provide digital journalism training for women journalists, aiming to enhance digital media skills in the region.
• Konya Yatırım Destek Ofisi (Konya Investment Support Office)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Konya Investment Support Office operates as an extension of MEVKA in Konya province, providing one-stop consultation services for investors on investment incentives, permits, licensing, and MEVKA support programs.
• Karaman Yatırım Destek Ofisi (Karaman Investment Support Office)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Karaman Investment Support Office operates as an extension of MEVKA in Karaman province, providing one-stop consultation services for investors on investment incentives, permits, licensing, and MEVKA support programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• TÜBİTAK: TÜBİTAK is Turkey's scientific and technological research council, administering national R&D grants (TEYDEB), fellowship programs, and innovation funding. MEVKA co-hosts webinars and information events with TÜBİTAK, positioning it as an adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD): EBRD is a major development finance institution active in Turkey providing loans, equity, and technical assistance to SMEs, municipalities, and infrastructure projects. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same regional development finance space as MEVKA, but at international scale.
• International Finance Corporation (IFC): IFC is the World Bank Group's private-sector development finance arm, providing blended finance, advisory services, and capacity building to SMEs and financial intermediaries in emerging markets. Structurally analogous to MEVKA's grant-plus-technical-assistance model but operating at global scale.
• KOSGEB: KOSGEB is Turkey's national SME and entrepreneurship support agency, distributing nationwide grants, interest-free credit, and capacity-building programs. MEVKA refers beneficiaries to KOSGEB programs and co-organizes events, making it a complementary but broader-scale incumbent in the same regional SME support space.

Direct peers

• Orta Anadolu Kalkınma Ajansı (ORAN): ORAN serves the TR72 region (Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat) with the same statutory mandate, governance structure, and program mix (financial support, technical assistance, incentive programs). Comparable in scale and sectoral focus on manufacturing, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
• Trakya Kalkınma Ajansı: Trakya Development Agency serves the TR21 region (Edirne, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ) with the same Ministry of Industry and Technology framework, distributing grants, interest-free credit, and technical assistance programs to regional SMEs, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs.
• Karacadağ Kalkınma Ajansı: Karacadağ Development Agency serves the TRC2 region (Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır) under the same Turkish development agency framework, with comparable grant disbursement, technical support, and rural development programming targeting SMEs and cooperatives.
• Zafer Kalkınma Ajansı: Zafer Development Agency covers the TR33 region (Kütahya, Afyon, Uşak, Bilecik, Eskişehir) with the same structural mandate, offering an identical mix of economic development, rural development, social development, and SME support programs under the Ministry framework.
• Batı Akdeniz Kalkınma Ajansı (BAKA): BAKA serves the TR61 region (Antalya, Burdur, Isparta) with an identical agency mandate, distributing similar grants and technical support programs. Tourism-heavy regional focus makes it comparable on the tourism technical assistance program dimension.
• Ahiler Kalkınma Ajansı: Ahiler Development Agency serves the neighboring TR71 region (Kırşehir, Aksaray, Nevşehir, Niğde, Kırıkkale) under the same Ministry of Industry and Technology framework, offering an identical mix of grant, technical assistance, and investment support programs — making it the closest structural peer to MEVKA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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