The Technical Assistance Project for Supporting the Digital Transformation of the Manufacturing Industry (DIGITALTR), co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye, has launched an Open Call to support the digital transformation processes of manufacturing companies operating in Türkiye and strengthen their competitiveness.
Through the Open Call, eligible companies will have access to a range of services designed to assess their current level of digital maturity, identify areas for improvement, and develop digital transformation solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Four Areas of Support for Manufacturing Companies
Under the DIGITALTR Open Call, eligible companies will be able to benefit from the following services:
Digital Maturity Assessment
Digital Transformation Consultancy
Testing and Validation
Joint Technology Solution Development
These services aim to help companies identify their digital transformation needs, strengthen their digital capabilities, improve their technology-related decision-making processes, and enhance their competitiveness.
Who Can Apply?
The DIGITALTR Open Call is open to legally registered manufacturing companies operating in Türkiye, as well as technology providers developing digital solutions for the manufacturing industry.
The Open Call aims to support companies operating across various manufacturing sectors, including machinery, chemicals and plastics, automotive and automotive supply industries, textiles and apparel, electrical and electronics, medical technologies, and household appliances.
Three Application Periods
Applications under the DIGITALTR Open Call will be accepted in three application periods:
1st Application Period: July 2026 – September 2026
Evaluation: October 2026
Start of Services: November 20262nd Application Period: November 2026 – December 2026
Evaluation: January 2027
Start of Services: February 20273rd Application Period: February 2027 – March 2027
Evaluation: April 2027
Start of Services: May 2027
The number of places available under the Open Call is limited. Applications will be evaluated at the end of each application period in line with the relevant eligibility and evaluation criteria.
Participation in the services provided under the DIGITALTR Open Call is free of charge.
Application and Further Information
Manufacturing companies interested in benefiting from the services can submit their applications and access detailed information through the DIGITALTR Open Call webpage:
DIGITALTR Open Call – Application Page
Further information on eligibility criteria, application requirements and the application process is available in the DIGITALTR Open Call Application Guide.
As part of the DIGITALTR Project, various information and networking events are also being organised to raise awareness of digital transformation, promote the services available under the project, and strengthen cooperation among relevant stakeholders.