Clustering (Development of International Competitiveness Projects)
SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS PROJECTS
The **UR-GE (Support for the Development of International Competitiveness)** Project is a sectoral clustering project supported under **the Ministry of Trade's Communiqué No. 2010/8**.
With clustering projects, companies, under the leadership of our Chamber, aim to:
- Joint needs analysis,
- Learning (training and consultancy),
- Marketing (promotion, branding, trade delegations, matchmaking)
These efforts aim to support common export-related actions and activities.
The goal is to increase international competitiveness by bringing together companies operating in the same sector and ensuring they act collectively for three years.
Activities carried out within the scope of the project are supported by the **Ministry of Trade** at a rate of **75%** under **Communiqué No. 2010/8**. All activities are **pre-financed by cooperation organizations**.
Clustering Projects Conducted by Our Chamber:
| PROJECT NAME | BUDGET | CONTENT |
| Sivas Natural Stone and Mining Sector Clustering Project | $664,000 | Supporting companies in clustering and expanding into international markets |
| Clustering Project in the Manufacturing of Other Transport Vehicles and Parts Sector | $750,000 | Supporting companies in clustering and expanding into international markets |
