This EU-funded project aims to strengthen Türkiye’s competitiveness through digital transformation, improved infrastructure, and policy alignment. The project supports industrial stakeholders in adapting to emerging technologies, increasing productivity, and building long-term resilience.
Türkiye’s digital transformation score has been measured as 3.12 out of 5, indicating that the country still remains below the EU average and behind leading European economies in many dimensions of business digitalization and digital technology adoption.
The DIGITALTR Project addresses this gap through a comprehensive approach that combines policy development, infrastructure improvements, and direct enterprise support. By leveraging EU expertise and best practices, we aim to accelerate the digital transformation of Türkiye’s manufacturing industry.
The project consists of two main components: (I) Policy and Strategy Development and (II) Pilot Implementation. Through this dual approach, strategic frameworks are informed by practical experience, while pilot activities provide input to the policy development process.
Two interconnected objectives driving comprehensive digital transformation
Strengthen the digital transformation policy ecosystem of Türkiye’s manufacturing industry and align it further with EU standards.
Enhance digital transformation and innovation infrastructure while increasing the capabilities of enterprises.
A comprehensive two-component approach to digital transformation
Review of global and national twin transition policies, development of strategic frameworks, and establishment of governance models.
Support for digitalization centers and enterprises through capacity building, online platform development, and direct enterprise assistance.
The project is implemented through a collaborative governance model involving national and international partners:
The DIGITALTR Project is implemented by an international consortium bringing together complementary expertise in digital transformation, industrial policy, innovation ecosystems, and institutional capacity building. Combining extensive experience in the implementation of European Union-funded programmes, advanced manufacturing technologies, technology transfer, training, and capacity building, the consortium provides comprehensive expertise to support Türkiye’s digital and green transformation objectives.
Sistem Global Danışmanlık
Fraunhofer IAO
GIZ
The project delivers measurable results to support digital transformation: