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

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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!

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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!

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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.

 

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Foster II Project Launch Event Video Has Been Published!

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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!

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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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FOSTER II Launch Event was Held in Ankara!

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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.

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We Came Together with Our Stakeholders for the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the FOSTER II Project!

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The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the Empowering the Private Sector to Foster Social and Economic Cohesion in Türkiye II – FOSTER II Project was held on December 18, 2024 in hybrid format.

Planned activities for the upcoming period of the Project and the support that will be provided to SMEs have been shared with the participants. Representatives from the European Union, KfW Development Bank and the stakeholders attended the meeting at KOSGEB.

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The 8th Steering Committee Meeting of the FOSTER I Project took place at KOSGEB!

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The 8th Steering Committee Meeting of the FOSTER I Project took place at KOSGEB!

The 8th Steering Committee Meeting of the Empowering the Private Sector to Foster Social and Economic Cohesion in Türkiye – FOSTER I Project was held in a hybrid format at KOSGEB on December 18, 2024. The targets achieved and the progress made have been shared with the participants from European Union, KfW Development Bank and other stakeholders to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of the project.

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We Came Together with Our Stakeholders for the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the FOSTER II Project!

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The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the Empowering the Private Sector to Foster Social and Economic Cohesion II – FOSTER II Project was held on December 18, 2024 in hybrid format. Planned activities for the upcoming period of the Project and the support that will be provided to SMEs have been shared with the participants. Representatives from the European Union, KfW Development Bank and the stakeholders attended the meeting at KOSGEB.

 

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Yasinoğulları Increased Employment With the Support of FOSTER Project

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Murat Serkan Yiğit, the co-founder of the Yasinoğulları Meat Integrated Facility, which has been operating in Kilis for approximately thirty years, addressed the contributions of FOSTER Project Employment Committed SME Support Programme to their company.

The FOSTER Project, financed by the European Union, managed by KfW Development Bank, and implemented by KOSGEB, aims to increase SMEs’ access to finance, improve conditions for job creation and retention, and strengthen their position as employers.