In order to support productiveness and educate the companies that are members of groups (exporters’ associations, provincial chambers of industry and trade, technology development zones, organized industrial zones, industry-specific manufacturers’ associations) on exporting, URGE (International Competitiveness Improvement Program) projects are supported by the Ministry of Economy by paybacks of 75% under the Act numbered 2010/8.
 

The activities listed below that are conducted by the industry-specific group members under the leadership of the collaboration establishment are considered as project subjects:

•          Common Needs Analysis (market surveillances)

•          Learning (education and consultancy)

•          Marketing (publicity, brand, board of trade, matching)

•          Activities on group promotion

 

Activities that are in the scope of the project support:

•          Needs Analysis

•          Education and Consultancy

•          International Marketing and Procurement Committee,

•          Employment

•          Personal Consultancy
 

URGE project goals:

•          Improving manufacturers’ export capacities,

•          Exploring potential exporters,

•          Redirecting the companies to target markets,
•          Ensuring that these companies export regularly.