About Project

"Technical Assistance for Advanced Prototype Station Project", funded by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology under the Competitive Sectors Program, is implemented by Eskişehir Technical University. 

Competitive Sectors Programme 

The Competitive Sectors Programme is a financial support program implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology within the framework of the financial cooperation between the Republic of Turkey and the European Union (EU), with a budget of approximately 800 million Euros.

Implemented since 2007, the Program aims to ensure social and economic development by increasing the competitiveness of industrialists, SMEs and entrepreneurs in different regions of Turkey. Detailed information about the program and supported projects can be found at rekabetcisektorler.sanayi.gov.tr.

From Innovative Ideas to Innovative Products!

Our Purpose 

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Virtual Reality-Augmented Reality (VR/AR), Manufacturing and Advanced Materials are the focus sectors of the project.

The project aims to provide prototyping, design, training, consultancy and mentoring services to SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs operating in these focus sectors with a technological maturity level (TRL) of 5-6. In this way, it is aimed to transform prototypes into products, commercialize them, open them to international markets and bring them together with national/international investors.  

Target Groups 

• SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs working on information and communication technologies (ICT), virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR), manufacturing and advanced materials 

Our Activities

• Creation and operation of Advanced Prototype Station.
• Capacity building through training, mentoring and consultancy services for target groups.
• Acceleration programme for SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
• Post-incubation services.