InvestmentUpdated on 8 December 2025
Invest in Türkiye’s Largest Artisan & Microenterprise Cluster: Green & Digital Transformation Opportunities
Project Manager at ASES Training
Ankara, Türkiye
About
The Ankara Union of Chambers of Tradesmen and Craftsmen (ANKESOB) is the largest umbrella organisation of tradespeople and SMEs in Türkiye, covering:
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100+ chambers of tradesmen and craftsmen
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A network of 150,000+ registered micro and small businesses
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Over 40,000 apprentices, interns, and young VET graduates
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Diverse sectors: food, textiles, automotive, woodcraft, repair, electronics, cosmetics, and services
This local production ecosystem is undergoing a green and digital transformation, guided by EU policies (Twin Transition, Green Deal, Digital Compass) and national strategies (Türkiye Yüzyılı, VET 2025 Vision).
ANKESOB is opening its ecosystem to private and institutional investors interested in:
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Modernisation of Training Infrastructure
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Upgrading 50+ VET labs and apprenticeship facilities
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Integrating AI tools, digital simulations, and VR-based craft learning
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Green Innovation & Eco-Certification
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Sustainable production tools and low-carbon machinery
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Support for eco-labelling and green entrepreneurship (especially women-led)
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Digital Craft Platforms & Marketplaces
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Creation of digital marketplaces for artisan exports
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Investment in ERP, CRM, and traceability solutions for microenterprises
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Social Impact & Inclusive Business Models
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Support women, NEETs, and refugees through skill-building incubators
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Community-centered repair cafés, reuse hubs, and circular craft startups
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Cross-border Craft and Tourism Integration
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Boutique production, slow tourism, and experiential learning investments
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Cluster-linked destinations (e.g. culinary, textiles, woodcraft tours)
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Organisation
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Project cooperation
Ercan KÜÇÜKARSLAN
Project Manager at ASES Training
Ankara, Türkiye
Partnership
Ercan KÜÇÜKARSLAN
Project Manager at ASES Training
Ankara, Türkiye
Expertise
Vocational Cluster Development & Artisan Ecosystem Expertise: Twin Transition in Action
Ercan KÜÇÜKARSLAN
Project Manager at ASES Training
Ankara, Türkiye