EPDK updates R&D and product development rules for energy distributors

EPDK R&D regulation energy distribution product development innovation support

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has implemented comprehensive changes to the support systems for research, development, and innovation activities within the electricity and natural gas distribution sectors.

A key feature of the new regulation is the introduction of Product Development (Ür-Ge) support. This mechanism is designed to assist companies in transitioning from R&D to commercialization by funding activities such as prototype development, testing, certification, software development, and localization before products reach mass production.

Under the new rules, distribution companies may allocate up to 10 percent of their R&D budget during the tariff application period to cover Ür-Ge expenses. Additionally, the regulation allows for the use of R&D funds to establish R&D centers, design centers, and incubation centers, as well as to support entrepreneurship programs, idea competitions, and training workshops. The updated framework also includes incentives for intellectual property, with potential support of up to 1.5 million lira for projects that secure patents.

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Energy Market Regulatory Authority · Turkey

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[● 3 SOURCES] Companies can use R&D budgets to establish R&D centers, design centers, and incubation centers. enerjihaber.com · haber.doviz.com · finans.mynet.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has updated the rules for R&D and innovation activities for electricity and natural gas distribution companies. enerjihaber.com · haber.doviz.com · finans.mynet.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Up to 10 percent of a distribution company's R&D budget during the tariff application period can be used for Ür-Ge expenses. haber.doviz.com · finans.mynet.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Patented projects may receive support of up to 1.5 million lira. enerjihaber.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A new support category called Product Development (Ür-Ge) has been introduced to cover activities before mass production. enerjihaber.com · haber.doviz.com · finans.mynet.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Ür-Ge activities can include prototype development, testing, certification, software development, and localization. enerjihaber.com · haber.doviz.com · finans.mynet.com

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EPDK elektrik ve doğal gazda Ar-Ge kurallarını değiştirdi [enerjihaber.com]

7 days ago

EPDK AR-GE kurallarını değiştirdi: Patent başına 1,5 milyon lira [www.cnbce.com]

7 days ago

EPDK elektrik ve doğal gaz dağıtım şirketlerinin AR-GE bütçelerini düzenledi [haber.doviz.com]

7 days ago

EPDK'dan doğal gaz ve elektrik dağıtım şirketlerinin AR-GE ve ÜR-GE faaliyetlerinde değişiklik - Finans haberlerinin doğru adresi - Mynet Finans Haber [finans.mynet.com]

7 days ago