The four-day in-person training of the TEBD II Sustainable Growth Support Programme successfully concluded in Ankara, bringing together 24 representatives from Turkish chambers of commerce and industry, and Turkish commodity exchanges to strengthen their capacity to support SMEs in the green transition. Promoted by the Türkiye-EU Dialogue II (TEBD II), and hosted by Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey he Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), the programme combined expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and practical exercises designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to help businesses address sustainability challenges and seize emerging opportunities. Participants were trained to prepare SMEs to embed sustainability in their businesses. . Sessions focused on translating ESG and climate-related concepts into practical services for SMEs, understanding sustainable finance opportunities, applying ESG reporting frameworks, and using human-centred design methodologies to develop new chamber services on green transition. The training emphasised the increasingly important role chambers play in helping SMEs respond to changing market conditions, regulatory developments, and sustainability expectations across value chains. Participants worked together to identify practical ways to support businesses in improving their environmental performance while maintaining competitiveness. Additionally, the TESG tool (Turkish ESG) was presented to participants. Prepared in the framework of the TEBD II project, this self-assessment tool is aimed at helping SMEs assess their sustainability level. Based on the tool's results, Chambers can provide a roadmap for SME sustainability transition. The final day addressed some of the most pressing communication challenges linked to sustainability. Participants explored how to communicate sustainability effectively to SMEs, strengthen ESG positioning, and recognise and mitigate climate risks, and preventing  greenwashing. These discussions highlighted the importance of clear, transparent, and evidence-based communication in building trust and encouraging meaningful sustainability measures. The programme also provided valuable opportunities for networking, peer learning, and reflection. Participants shared experiences from their respective regions and discussed how the knowledge gained during the training could be applied within their chambers and local business communities. A strong spirit of collaboration characterised the entire programme, demonstrating the commitment of Turkish participants to supporting SMEs as they navigate the green transition. By strengthening their expertise and expanding their service offer, chambers can play a crucial role in helping businesses become more sustainable, resilient, and competitive. The completion of this training marks an important milestone in the Sustainable Growth Support Programme and lays the foundation for continued support to chambers and SMEs across Türkiye.

In the framework of the Türkiye–EU Business Dialogue II (TEBD II) project, we are launching a new call for participants from EU Chambers to attend the Study Visit to Gaziantep, Türkiye.

The Türkiye-EU Business Dialogue II (TEBD II) project has launched a call for tender for the implementation of a large-scale company survey aimed at gathering valuable insights from businesses in Türkiye and the European Union.

Eurochambres announces a call to select 25 participants from Turkish Chambers and Commodity Exchanges participating to its support programme on sustainable growth.

In the framework of the Türkiye–EU Business Dialogue II (TEBD II) project, we are launching a new call for participants from EU Chambers to attend the Study Visit to Mersin, Türkiye.

The Chamber Partnership Kick-off Event

The Türkiye–EU Business Dialogue II (TEBD II) Project has launched a call for experts to support the implementation of the Sustainable Growth Support Programme. This programme is designed to strengthen the capacity of Turkish chambers, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to guide SMEs in adopting sustainability and circular economy practices throughout their value chains. The initiative will help chambers to provide informed, practical, and strategic support to businesses navigating evolving market expectations on sustainability and use it as a competitive advantage for their strategy.

Türkiye–EU Business Relations Workshop: In-Person Event

The second SME Workshop in Europe, held in Hungary on 20th of October 2025, successfully brought together representatives of Turkish diplomacy, the management of local chambers, and Hungarian companies that already have, or wish to establish, partnerships with Turkish counterparts. The event served as a dynamic platform to explore new opportunities for cooperation, trade, and innovation between the two countries.

Eurochambres is looking for a specialized agency, an economic research institute or a think-thank (hereinafter the “Tenderer”) for actual polling of minimum of 5.000 companies in the EU and 5.000 companies in Türkiye, amounting to a total of 10.000 companies; and with target response of minimum 1.500 companies on each side amounting to a total of 3000 fully completed company surveys.

On 7 March 2025, the first SME Workshop under the TEBD II project took place at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry in Valletta. The event brought together Turkish and Maltese business representatives to explore new opportunities for collaboration and trade. This was the first of five SME Workshops to be organised in EU member states as part of the TEBD II project. Additionally, 35 similar workshops will take place across Türkiye, led by local, regional, or national chambers.