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EU-backed Competitive Sectors Programme closes with €260 million for 43 projects
The IPA II phase of the Competitive Sectors Programme, co-financed by Türkiye and the European Union, has concluded with a closing conference in Ankara. Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay highlighted the contribution of Türkiye-EU financial cooperation to competitiveness and technological capacity.
The IPA II phase of the Competitive Sectors Programme, co-financed by Türkiye’s Ministry of Industry and Technology and the European Union, concluded with a closing conference in Ankara on Oct. 14 under the theme “Turning Innovation into Impact.” About 260 million euros was provided to 43 projects during this phase.
Speaking at the conference, Deputy Foreign Minister and Director for EU Affairs Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay stressed the contribution of Türkiye-EU financial cooperation to Türkiye’s competitiveness, technological capacity and sustainable development. He also underlined the importance of preserving the current institutional structure of that cooperation.
43 projects in 23 provinces
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır, who attended the conference, said about 260 million euros had been provided for 43 projects in 23 provinces under the programme. IPA stands for the EU’s Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for candidate countries.
From autonomous vehicles to cancer treatment
According to the ministry, the projects ranged from autonomous vehicle technologies and targeted cancer treatments to digital factories and artificial intelligence applications. The programme created more than 3,000 new jobs, established 25 new R&D and technology infrastructures and supported 98 innovation and technology transfer structures.
The projects directly served 1,113 small and medium-sized enterprises and brought 40 new products to market. The conference programme included panels on digital transformation in manufacturing, financing innovation after IPA and scaling strategic innovation.
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