TUBITAK: 1831 Green Innovation Technology Mentorship Program

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“Türkiye Green Industry Project”, coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, is financed by the World Bank and implemented by TUBITAK and KOSGEB. As one of the solution partners in this project, GTE will support SMEs across Türkiye in their green transformation processes. The project aims to provide mentorship and consulting services to SMEs striving to align with green transformation requirements.

In this context, services such as technology consulting, capacity analysis, situation analysis, problem identification, and solution roadmapping will be offered in line with green innovation principles. These services will enable local businesses to adopt sustainable production practices, helping them reduce environmental impacts and improve resource efficiency. The project seeks to promote circular economy and green transformation practices in Türkiye, enhancing the global competitiveness of SMEs.

Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SECAP)

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The Municipality of Çankaya has launched preparatory work on a Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SECAP) to address climate change and implement sustainable energy policies. In this project, for which GTE provides technical consultancy, the goals include identifying climate-related risks in Çankaya, developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and taking steps to adapt to climate change.

As part of this effort, a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory for Çankaya District and the Çankaya Municipality will be prepared, the climate-related risks faced by Çankaya will be analyzed and prioritized, options to reduce carbon emissions will be identified, and a detailed roadmap to strengthen climate resilience will be developed. The project is expected to be completed by May 2025.

MATE4MEAT: Sustainable and Antimicrobial Materials for Meat Packaging

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The project “MATE4MEAT: Innovative Antimicrobial Packaging Solutions for Meat Products,” coordinated by The International University College of Turin (UNITO), is supported under the Horizon 2020 program. In addition to GTE, the consortium also includes Universidad de Córdoba (UCO), Université de Sfax (USS), UM6P – University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Université de Fribourg (UFR), University of Constantine 1 (UFMC1), Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), and Computomics (COMPU).

The project aims to develop bio-based and biodegradable antimicrobial packaging solutions for meat products in line with circular economy principles. These innovative packaging systems, which work through the synergistic effect of antimicrobial compounds and bio-based polymers, aim to enhance food safety, extend shelf life, and reduce food waste. While promoting sustainability, MATE4MEAT also seeks to reduce reliance on fossil resources.

For more information, you can visit the project’s website:

https://mate4meat.com/

BIOMEDPACK: Shelf-life Enhancing Packaging Systems and Solutions for Mediterranean Food Based on Agri-Food Cascade Biorefinery

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The project “BIOMEDPACK: Shelf-life Enhancing Packaging Systems for Mediterranean Food through Innovative and Circular Solutions,” coordinated by the University of Córdoba (UCO), is supported under the PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) program. In addition to GTE, the consortium includes The International University College of Turin (UNITO), Université de Sfax (USS), UM6P – University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Université de Fribourg (UFR), University of Constantine 1 (UFMC1), Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), and Computomics (COMPU).

The project aims to develop sustainable packaging and bio-preservation solutions through a circular approach specific to Mediterranean food systems, by valorizing lignocellulosic and bioactive components of agricultural by-products. Supported by food microbiome information and computational techniques, these innovative packaging solutions improve the shelf life of Mediterranean food products through the synergistic combination of bio-based polymers and bioprotective agents, while also considering the nutritional value of edible packaging.

CircularPSP: Innovative Solutions for the Circular Economy

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The “CircularPSP: Innovative Solutions for the Circular Economy” project, coordinated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is supported under the European Union Horizon 2020 program. The consortium, which includes GTE, also comprises stakeholders such as Circular Berlin, Forum Virium Helsinki, Sandyford Business District, Município de Guimarães, Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner, Skupnost občin Slovenije, ReLondon, empirica Communication and Technology Research, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes – EEIP.

CircularPSP aims to develop innovative circular economy solutions for municipalities and local businesses by embracing the principles of the circular economy. These solutions enable local economies to implement circular practices more effectively while providing information and guidance to support sustainability goals. The project seeks to promote the reduction of environmental impacts and the widespread adoption of the circular economy.

The Technical Feasibility of Izmir Resource Efficiency Center

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“Izmir Resource Efficiency Center” project, initiated by Izmir Development Agency (IZKA) in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Technology, aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability capacities of businesses in the Izmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone by providing guidance on industrial symbiosis, digital transformation, clean energy, and carbon management. GTE plays a crucial role during the technical feasibility phase, offering consultancy in critical areas such as infrastructure setup, human resource planning, cost-benefit analysis, and the development of sustainable business models.

Following the feasibility study outcomes, the center will create shared spaces for the private sector, accelerating production, R&D, and innovation activities while boosting regional competitiveness.

Sanliurfa OIZ Wastewater Recovery Efficiency Project

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The “Wastewater Recovery Efficiency Project,” led by GTE with the support of the Karacadag Development Agency and under the advisory of Prof. Dr. Erkan Sahinkaya from Istanbul Medeniyet University, is being implemented in alignment with the priorities of the World Bank-Financed Turkey Organized Industrial Zones Project financial support program.

The project, in collaboration with Sanliurfa Organized Industrial Zone, aims to ensure the effective and efficient management of water resources and serves as a model for the green transformation of industry in Turkey. Existing technologies for wastewater recovery in SUOIZ have been evaluated, preliminary designs have been developed, and feasibility studies have been conducted to assess the project’s economic, technical, and environmental aspects, including approximate investment and operating costs.

You can access the full feasibility report below.

Şanlıurfa OIZ Wastewater Recovery Efficieny Project Technical Feasibility Report

ECO PRODUCTION- Climate Friendly Competitiveness Program

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Increasing environmental sustainability needs all over the world, transition to a low carbon economy, increasing importance of issues such as resource efficiency, circular economy, energy efficiency, and global priorities within the scope of sustainability and climate change and the political, legal and commercial regulations brought by these will bring to the industry, especially export companies, a very important contribution. costs occur. Seeing this need, TTGV is developing the “ECO PRODUCTION – Climate Friendly Competitiveness Programme and contributing to the development of the industry with a focus on sustainable production and climate change; It aims to provide a comprehensive support approach that will create a value chain, from analysis and needs assessment to project design and access to finance, and to create solution-oriented value-creating collaborations by bringing different stakeholders together as an integrator/coordinator platform.

In the project, where GTE is involved as a project consultant, with the project design and feasibility support to the companies selected as a result of the negotiations with the Medium and Large Scale Enterprises in Ankara, Izmir and Manisa, both for the existing resources of TTGV for this purpose and for the sustainable production to be offered by the public and private sectors. It is aimed to provide easier access to appropriate financial resources.

Cerkezkoy Organized Industrial Zone Wastewater Recovery Project

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GTE is serving as a technical consultant for a project aimed at recovering wastewater generated from various sectors, such as textiles, chemicals, electronics, and food, operating within the Cerkezkoy Organized Industrial Zone (COIZ). The project intends for the recovered wastewater to be used as process water in the companies within the OSB.

As part of the World Bank’s Green OIZ program, a wastewater recovery facility with an initial capacity of 25,000 m³/day will be established in COIZ. The plan is to recover the produced wastewater and use it as a secondary water source for 17 companies within the OSB. This is expected to help reduce the pressure on water resources and contribute to the sustainable management of these resources. In this context, a comprehensive feasibility study is being conducted. The study aims to present detailed outcomes evaluating the project’s technical, economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Tekfen Holding Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Mitigation Roadmap Project

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Tekfen aims to identify emission hotspots, sources, and activities, and to lay the groundwork for target setting and greenhouse gas reduction roadmap studies to be carried out with this project. During the project, Tekfen Holding’s Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions will be calculated and reported for its 64 facilities in 10 different countries.

Tekfen Holding’s greenhouse gas inventory in compliance with the ISO14064 standard, the assessment of the status of its four priority sectors (Agriculture, Chemicals, Construction and Finance) in accordance with the requirements of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and the creation of a roadmap for emission reduction will also be carried out within the scope of the proposed study.