🇪🇺 EDIH Anadolu

About this hub

The EDIH-Anadolu consortium unites 17 distinguished partners with extensive expertise in collaboration and innovation, forming a strong foundation to advance digital transformation. Coordinated by the Adana Chamber of Industry, the consortium comprises 16 diverse organizations, including 3 regional development agencies, 4 science and technology centers, 5 universities, 2 model factories, and 2 organized industrial zones. Covering nine provinces—Adana, Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Konya, Mersin, and Osmaniye—the hub serves a population of nearly 13 million (15% of Türkiye) and spans an area of 109,480 square kilometers. The region generates an annual export volume of $30 billion (2022), with 40% directed to the EU, and is home to 82 companies ranked among Türkiye's top 500 industrial enterprises. EDIH-Anadolu aims to establish a vibrant ecosystem for digital innovation, empowering local SMEs, entrepreneurs, and public institutions. With a focus on key sectors such as textiles, food, metals, machinery, and public services, the hub promotes digital transformation through state-of-the-art technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced digital tools. By evaluating digital maturity, developing tailored digitalization roadmaps, and delivering feasibility reports, EDIH-Anadolu equips businesses to adopt and test digital solutions effectively. Aligned with the European Green Deal, EDIH-Anadolu emphasizes sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. Through its extensive network, the hub offers specialized training to develop digital mentors, connects businesses with technology providers and investors, and actively participates in capacity-building initiatives under the Digital Transformation Accelerator. By fostering innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness, EDIH-Anadolu is set to become a regional leader in driving digital transformation across industries.

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Education · Energy · Food and beverages · Manufacturing and processing · Metal working and industrial production · Textiles · Construction & Assembly · Paper and wood · Automotive