260 million euros in support provided to 23 provinces through the Competitive Sectors Programme
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır shared details regarding the projects at the closing conference in Ankara.
Speaking at the Competitive Sectors Programme Closing Conference, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that approximately 260 million euros of funding had been provided to 43 projects carried out across 23 provinces.
Closing Conference Held
In addition to Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay, and Valentina di Sebastiano, Head of the Global Connectivity, Inclusive Growth and Green Development Section of the EU Delegation to Turkey, attended the Competitive Sectors Programme Closing Conference held in Ankara.
SMEs and Advanced Technology Infrastructure
The programme aimed to connect SMEs with advanced technology infrastructures and to transform research and innovation activities into value-added production.
Trade Volume and Past Investments
It was stated that the mutual trade volume between Turkey and the European Union approached 235 billion dollars. Under the first IPA period, approximately 500 million euros of funding was transferred to 46 projects in 43 provinces, while more than 20,000 SMEs gained modern production infrastructures.
IPA II Period and Registered Patents
Within the framework of the IPA II period covering the years 2014-2020, approximately 260 million euros in funding was provided to 43 projects carried out in 23 provinces, and 40 patents were registered during this process.
Horizon Europe and Decarbonization Investments
Under Horizon Europe, 496 million euros in grant support was brought to the country through 992 projects. It was stated that within the scope of the Turkey Industrial Decarbonization Investment Platform, 5.7 million euros of EU support will be provided for the industry's decarbonization investments within the framework of IPA III.