We Met with SMEs at FOSTER II Information Meetings in 20 Provinces!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 08/12/2025

The Information Meetings held across 20 provinces with the participation of more than 1,000 SMEs allowed us to present the opportunities offered by the project in a comprehensive and effective manner.

These meetings, which attracted significant interest in every province, contributed to our project’s vision of enhancing the production capacity, strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs and fostering sustainable employment.

Throughout the meetings, we not only introduced the project mechanisms but also raised awareness on crucial topics such as work permit procedures, regulatory requirements, and the participation of foreigners in the labor market. This awareness has enabled SMEs to take more conscious and proactive steps in both human resources management and social cohesion with international labor integration.

Each meeting served as an important venue to deepen our collaboration with SMEs, strengthen knowledge-sharing, and boost our collective motivation to grow together.

We continue to stand by our SMEs across Türkiye, expanding access to support mechanisms, and advancing production together.

Applications have been launched for the Employment Committed SME Finance Support Programme

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 02/12/2025

Applications have been launched for the Employment Committed SME Finance Support Programme as part of “FOSTER II – Empowering the Private Sector to Foster Social and Economic Cohesion II” Project which is financed by the European Union (EU), managed by the KfW Development Bank and implemented by KOSGEB.

SMEs operating in Adana, Adıyaman, Ankara, Batman, Bursa, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Hatay, Istanbul, Izmir, Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, Kilis, Kocaeli, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Osmaniye, and Şanlıurfa will have access to financing under favorable conditions to meet their investment and working capital needs. Within the scope of the programme, SMEs will receive up to EUR 18 million interest/profit share subsidy to reduce the interest/profit share burden of loans received from partner banks.
To benefit from this support, you can apply at branches of the following banks in your province:

- Vakifbank (Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O.)
- Ziraat bank (T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.)
- Ziraat Participation Bank (Ziraat Katılım Bankası A.Ş.)
- TEB (Türkiye Ekonomi Bankası)

For application criteria and further details:
https://foster2.fostersmes.com/programlar/finansman-destegi-programi/

The deadline for applications to the Employment Committed SME Finance Support Programme has been extended until November 30, 2025.

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 07/11/2025

We have extended the application deadline for the FOSTER II Project Employment Committed SME Finance Support Programme to November 30, 2025 in response to the significant interest and demand from our SMEs!

FOSTER II Project’s 3rd Steering Committee Meeting was Held!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 10/07/2025

The 3^rd Steering Committee Meeting of the FOSTER II – Empowering the Private Sector to Foster Social and Economic Cohesion II Project was held on July 1, 2025 at KOSGEB in a hybrid format with the participation of the European Union, KfW Development Bank and other stakeholders.

Following the announcement of the FOSTER II Project’s Access to Finance Mechanism, details of the implementation, progress made, and the planned activities were shared with the participants and feedback was received.

The video of Datsan Trafo, which increased exports with FOSTER Project, has been released!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 11/04/2025

FOSTER Project continues to strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs. Datsan Trafo, which operates in Mardin continues 90% of its operations in the foreign market with exports to 25 countries. The company contributes to the supporting of socio-economic cohesion while increasing its export capacity with the employee under temporary protection recruited with the FOSTER Project.
Datsan Trafo’s video, which shows the company’s success in the field of Transformer production and the impact of the Project support, has been released.

Happy International Women’s Day, for all women who build their futures with the hard work!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 07/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day, for all women who build their futures with the hard work!

FOSTER Project continues to support women led businesses that build their futures with the entrepreneurial spirit and determination as well as the employment of approximately 2,000 women so far. The video displaying the inspiring story of Serap Melekoğlu, one of our successful women entrepreneurs from Kayseri, has been released!

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We continue to support SMEs in the earthquake affected region with FOSTER Project!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 01/03/2025

We have provided support to SMEs in the provinces affected by the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023 and contributed to the reconstruction of the region with the flexibilities provided and the resources we have allocated.
Ufuk Metal’s video showing the project’s contribution to increase their employment capacity and post-earthquake recovery process with the support received under the FOSTER Project in Kahramanmaraş has been published.

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New Opportunity for SMEs: FOSTER II is Starting!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 20/02/2025

Within the scope of the FOSTER Project, approximately EUR 25 million support has been provided to 2,688 SMEs to contribute the development of SMEs. In addition to financial support, Project supported 7,190 people, consisting of 1,834 women and 4,166 young people, to participate in business life.In order to continue this success, FOSTER II Project aims to reach more SMEs in 20 provinces with a support budget of EUR 65 million.

FOSTER II aspires to create sustainable growth and new job opportunities by facilitating SMEs’ access to finance.

For more information, please visit our website.

Foster II Project Launch Event Video Has Been Published!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 13/02/2025

The Launch Event of the FOSTER II Project, held on January 30, 2025, was enriched with valuable partners, stakeholders, esteemed speakers, and guests. We extend our sincere thanks to all participants.

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FOSTER II Launch Event was Held in Ankara!

Posted by Foster Yonetici on 07/02/2025

Building on the experience and success of the FOSTER I Project, the ” Empowering the Private Sector to Foster Social and Economic Cohesion in Türkiye II – FOSTER II” Project was officially launched on January 30, 2025, at the KOSGEB Headquarters!

During launch event, which brought together distinguished project partners and stakeholders, the Project Components were introduced.

The FOSTER II Project, with a budget of 66.8 million Euros, will be implemented in 20 provinces (Ankara, Adana, Adıyaman, Batman, Bursa, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Hatay, Istanbul, İzmir, Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, Kilis, Kocaeli, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Osmaniye, and Şanlıurfa). The project aims to support SMEs, increase employment opportunities for our citizens, and continue to promote formal employment for foreigners under temporary and international protection.

Stay tuned for details on support mechanisms and upcoming activities.

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Year: 2025