Within the scope of the FOSTER Project, a Delegation led by the KOSGEB President carried out a study visit to Frankfurt, Germany, between June 15 – 17, 2025. The visit aimed to examine international financing opportunities and obtain information about SME support mechanisms.
As part of the program, the Delegation held critical discussions in Frankfurt, as Europe’s leading financial hub, regarding SME financing, green transformation, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Visit to KfW Development Bank
The first stop of the programme was the headquarters of KfW Development Bank, where high-level meetings were held. Key topics discussed included:
▪ SME Support and Financing Instruments: Comprehensive insights were shared on KfW’s current SME support programs and financing instruments.
▪ Focus on Women’s Empowerment in Finance: The latest trends in SME finance and opportunities for financial cooperation with a focus of empowerment of women were examined.
▪ Venture Capital and Fund-of-Funds: Detailed presentations were delivered on the structure of KfW Capital, as well as venture capital and fund-of-funds mechanisms.
▪ Innovative Solutions: Exchange of experience was made regarding innovative financial tools that support entrepreneurship and SME growth.
Visit to Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
In the second phase of the programme; the Delegation visited the campus of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Bringing together academic expertise and practical application, the visit included:
• Capacity Building: The university’s thematic programs and expertise capacity development activities were examined.
• Entrepreneurship Centre: The Delegation visited the Entrepreneurship Centre and got involved in an exchange of ideas with young entrepreneurs.
Throughout the visit, expert presentations focused on SME ecosystems of Europe and Germany, support structures, and particularly Green Transformation strategies. Sustainability initiatives and executive education programs were among the significant outputs that will contribute to the future vision of KOSGEB and the project.
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