• Enterprise Europe Network
The European Business Network Project is the largest support network in the world offering assistance to SMEs seeking to establish international cooperation. Operating in over 60 countries with more than 3,000 expert personnel worldwide, the project provides individual consulting, training, bilateral business meeting organization, participation in national and international fairs, target market analysis reports, access to financial resources, and advisory services on intellectual property rights. The consortium partners from the Black Sea region include the Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Çorum Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and KOSGEB’s Samsun and Sinop branches.
• Development and Commercialization of Customized Implant Infrastructure Project
This project, carried out in partnership by the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTSO), Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ), and the Eastern Black Sea Development Agency (DOKA), aims to establish a pioneering center for custom biocompatible implant design and production in Turkey. Implemented by METAM (KTÜ Medical Device Design, Production, Application, and Research Center), the project will use modern 3D printing technologies and advanced manufacturing infrastructures to produce implants under the MDR (New Medical Devices Regulation) framework with CE certification for the first time in Turkey. With a budget of 47.3 million Turkish Lira, the project is designed to serve not only Trabzon and its region but the entire country. In addition to reducing reliance on imported medical devices and strengthening domestic production, it seeks to boost health tourism and contribute to regional economic development. METAM will become the only center in Turkey to manage all stages of the implant production value chain and the first institution to combine implant application with tissue work, offering innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. The project is also expected to make Trabzon a significant destination for patients from Georgia, the Caucasus region, and Russia.
• Trabzon Construction and Building Materials Sector Project
Aimed at increasing the international competitiveness of businesses operating in the construction and building materials sector and boosting exports from the Eastern Black Sea Region, this project organizes various training sessions, consulting services, overseas market research, and bilateral business meetings. Involving 34 member firms, it seeks to enhance export capacity, facilitate entry into new markets, and strengthen the infrastructure required for global competition. The project aspires to increase Trabzon’s brand value in this sector, thereby contributing significantly to regional development and Turkey’s export volume.
• Trabzon Furniture Sector Clustering Project
This project focuses on boosting the international competitiveness of furniture sector businesses in Trabzon and enhancing exports from the Eastern Black Sea Region. Involving 30 member firms, it will organize training sessions, consulting services, overseas market research, and bilateral business meetings to facilitate entry into foreign markets, increase export potential, and secure a strong position in global competition. The initiative also aims to support firms in aligning with international standards, thereby strengthening Trabzon’s brand value in the furniture sector and contributing to regional development.
• Trabzon Food Sector Global Competitiveness Project
With the participation of 25 firms, this project is designed to increase the international competitiveness of food sector businesses in Trabzon and boost exports from the Eastern Black Sea Region. It will implement a series of activities—including training sessions, consulting services, overseas market research, and bilateral business meetings—to enhance export potential, facilitate access to international markets, and secure a strong position in global competition. The project seeks to elevate Trabzon’s brand value in the food sector and make a significant contribution to both regional development and Turkey's export volume.
• Trabzon Health Tourism HISER Project
The Trabzon Health Tourism HISER Project brings together the individual efforts of firms operating in the health tourism sector in Trabzon to promote collaboration and joint competitive activities. With 14 member firms participating, the project aims to transform these firms into highly competitive companies with strong brand value in international markets. To achieve this, it will organize training sessions, consulting services, and business development activities designed to enhance service capacities, execute joint marketing and promotional campaigns, and secure a stronger international market position. The project is expected to strengthen Trabzon’s health tourism potential and contribute to Turkey’s health tourism revenues.
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• Carbon Footprint Management in Firms for a Green Future Project
Executed in collaboration with the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTSO), Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ), and the Eastern Black Sea Development Agency (DOKA), this project aims to accelerate the adaptation of local industrial enterprises to the green transformation process. In order to comply with global regulations such as the European Green Deal and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the project includes awareness training, carbon footprint calculation, and reporting processes as part of its consulting services. Over a six-month period, the first phase will provide 12 hours of comprehensive face-to-face training to 25 enterprises, and in the second phase, 3 companies selected from the training participants will receive detailed consulting on Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculation and Reporting. The project is intended to enhance the green transformation competencies of industrial enterprises, ensure their integration of sustainability policies, and support their compliance with international standards.