Sectoral Competitiveness & Digital Transformation

A critical cycle for the competitive power of countries should be established in production and service systems. This cycle should involve real-time integration and continuous communication of the entire value chain. With Industry 4.0, advanced technologies such as extensive data analysis, additive manufacturing(3D printers), intelligent sensors, and smart grids need to be integrated into production and service processes. Further, the digitalization of the entire value chain is necessary. In this way, each factor contributing to traditional methods can communicate through the digital ecosystem by enabling increased production speed and process efficiency.

Frankfurt School TURCASIA Regional Office has solid competence in the design and provision of consultancy towards the development of a more digital, innovative, technology-oriented private sector. We help civil society, policymakers, and practitioners design innovative technology solutions and trainings for improving sectors and businesses. Moreover, through our Digital Finance Competence Centre, we help institutions shape, digitalise and transform with “New IT” concepts such as Blockchain, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)."

Donor: EU

Beneficiary: Ministry of Industry and Technology, Istanbul Apperal Exporters’ Associasion (IHKIB)

Year: March 2022 – March 2025

The overall objective of the METAMORPHOSIS Project is to ensure the Turkish apparel and textile sectors' integration with the global value chain actors. This aim is realized by increasing the competitiveness of apparel and textile companies and intermediary institutions. The project aims to increase the competitiveness of SMEs operating in the apparel and textile sectors in Türkiye. The increase is attained by ensuring digital transformation and compliance with international practices while bringing eco-friendly solutions.

Donor: EU

Beneficiary: Usak Organised Leather Industrial Zone

Year: March 2020 – March 2022

The project's general objective was to contribute to the socioeconomic development of Usak while increasing the production diversity & marketing capacities of SMEs in the leather sector. The establishment of a common-use facility targeted the increase. At the same time, developing a culture of cooperation and solidarity between these SMEs is another supportive activity.

“DiMAP – Direct Digital Manufacturing Platform” Project

Donor: EU

Beneficiary: Sabancı University

Year: March 2023 – March 2025

The overall objective of DIMAP is creating the manufacturing SMEs' awareness about the possible advantages of digital manufacturing and understanding of new market and product opportunities. Moreover, the project aims to SMEs' gradual transition to digital manufacturing methods from conventional ways to improve manufacturing standards and increase SMEs' high-volume, efficient, innovative, and digital manufacturing capabilities in Türkiye.