İstanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters Association

🧩 Who We Are

We are an umbrella organization representing over 75,000 SMEs and exporters in Türkiye from sectors such as chemicals, metals, steel, electronics, and mining. With 15+ years of experience in EU-funded programs, we empower companies in their green and digital transformation journeys.

🌱 What We Do

✅ Proposal Development – Expert writing & coordination for Horizon Europe, SMP, Erasmus+
✅ Capacity Building – Trainings & workshops for SMEs on green deal, AI & digital tools
✅ Decarbonization Support – Raising awareness & supporting compliance with CBAM
✅ Exploitation & Dissemination – Matching project results with industry needs
✅ Internationalization – Helping SMEs access new markets through EU projects

🔍 What We’re Looking For

We are open to collaboration with:
- Universities / Research Centers to bridge science & industry
- NGOs working on green economy, skills development, or inclusion
- Digital solution providers, policy experts, TTOs, and clusters
- Partners for joint EU proposals, pilots, and co-creation

🚀 Let’s Co-Create!

Current focus topics:
💡 Green transition for SMEs
💡 Carbon footprint reduction & CBAM compliance
💡 AI in non-technical skills & workforce upskilling
💡 Circular economy & resource efficiency