R&D and Design Center Consultancy
Build an audit-ready R&D and design organisation — not just a certificate application.
We structure human resources, project portfolio, organisation, time records, financial practices, and documentation systems together, turning the application from a one-off filing exercise into a sustainable management model.
Qualified Human Resources
Role and competence alignment
Project Portfolio
Defined, trackable work
Documentation Discipline
Records, reports, and approvals
Audit Readiness
Alignment between practice and file
Scope of Setup
We design the center's working system before the application file.
The application should be a regular, verifiable reflection of what actually happens inside the company.
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Eligibility and Gap AnalysisCurrent staff, projects, organisation, physical space, and record system are assessed against the criteria.
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Human Resources and OrganisationJob descriptions, center management, technical roles, support units, and decision mechanisms are structured.
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Project Portfolio DesignActivities are organised into project logic; goal, method, work package, output, and technical gains are defined.
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Time and Activity RecordsA workable record system is set up to link staff work to projects and activities.
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Performance and ReportingA reporting framework is built to regularly track project, staff, output, IP, and collaboration indicators.
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Audit File and Internal ControlDocuments, evidence, approvals, and responsibilities are organised to be accessible at audit time.
Working Process
We manage setup, application, and audit preparation across five stages.
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Gap AnalysisThe current structure is reviewed against the criteria and real practice.
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Organisation SetupRoles, responsibilities, and internal governance are defined.
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Project and Record SystemPortfolio, time-recording, and documentation infrastructure are set up.
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Application and EvaluationThe file, presentation, clarification, and on-site review preparation are carried out.
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Sustainable ImplementationReporting, incentive, and audit systems are tracked periodically.
Audit-Ready System
A center certificate requires far more than a well-written application.
The audit approach examines together whether the project is genuinely being carried out, staff activity, the consistency of records, and the basis for incentive practices.
That's why Toygun Consultancy runs application preparation in parallel with organisational design, internal control, documentation, and management reporting.
Our core difference: Rather than preparing a file for application day, we build a working system that can be sustained in the years that follow.
Questions to answer when preparing a center
Is staff genuinely working on center activities?:
Can projects be distinguished from routine engineering work?:
Are time records consistent with activities?:
Do financial practices match technical records?:
Are project outputs and IP rights tracked?:
Is there institutional memory to provide evidence at audit?:
Audit Breaking Points
Close the gap between the centre on paper and the real organisation.
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Inability to prove the staff-project linkIf job descriptions, time records, and project activities don't support one another, the basis for the incentive weakens.
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Presenting routine activity as a projectWork that can't explain a technical uncertainty or design problem lowers the credibility of the center's portfolio.
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Documents prepared retroactively and inconsistentlyCreating evidence just before an audit causes consistency problems and operational pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the R&D/Design Center process
What's the difference between an R&D Center and a Design Center — are they the same thing?
No, they're different structures. An R&D Center develops products, processes, or technology by managing scientific and technological uncertainty; a Design Center increases product value through design competence. The nature of the activity, staff profile, and the company's strategic direction determine which fits.
Does your setup scope only prepare the application file?
No. The scope covers eligibility and gap analysis, human resources and organisation design, project portfolio design, time and activity recording, performance reporting, and the audit file and internal control.
What does an audit look at after the center certificate is granted?
The audit examines together whether the project is genuinely being carried out, staff activity, the consistency of records, and the basis for incentive practices. That's why we base the application on an organisational model that's also sustainable in practice.
What gets assessed most before applying?
Current staff, projects, organisational structure, physical space, and record system are assessed against the center criteria — the application should be a regular, verifiable reflection of what's actually happening inside the company.
Center Preliminary Assessment
Let's measure how ready your current structure is for an R&D or Design Center.
Share your staff count, the types of projects underway, your organisational structure, and current record system. Let's identify the gaps and the right center model before you apply.