Economy

A delegation representing the “Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster,” established through the partnership of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB) with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade, visited the People’s Republic of China to attend the first phase of the 139th Canton Fair. Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster, China Organized by SATSO’s Project and B

The purchasing summit organized by the Sakarya branch of the Economy and Trade Association (ETD) will be held at Sen Hotel. Economy and Trade Association, Sakarya With the participation of the Istanbul and Thrace branches, the ETD Sakarya Purchasing Summit will turn into a regional trade event and will begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Following the protocol speeches, the summit will continue with stand visits, and a total of 80 companies will take part in the e

Sakarya University of Applied Sciences and Tajikistan International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship signed a cooperation protocol. A strategic cooperation protocol has been signed between Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) and the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan (IUTET). The protocol was signed by SUBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık and IUTET Rector Prof. Dr. Asrorzoda Ubaidullo Sattor. Based on cooperation agree

The Sakarya University Lifelong Learners Academy aims to improve the quality of life of individuals aged 60 and over, strengthen their social participation, and support their active involvement in lifelong learning processes. Lifelong Learners Academy for Individuals Aged 60 and Over The program will be carried out under the coordination of Sakarya University’s Social Contribution and Sustainability Coordination Office, in cooperation with Sakarya University, the Sakarya Gove

The international REACT academy project is being carried out under the coordination of SAU. The kickoff meeting of the REACT Academy Project, supported by the European Union and coordinated by Sakarya University, has been held. The meeting, hosted by Sakarya University, brought together academics and researchers from six different countries. With the launch meeting of REACT Academy— the highest-budget project led by the university—project activities have officially begun. The

Quality Control Specialist Program trainings The Quality Control Specialist Training Program organized by TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye) has officially begun. The Sakarya implementation of the nationally conducted “Women’s Touch in Industry” project—led by the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Board—is being carried out by the TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board. The trainings planned within the scope of the program are continuing at th

Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that exports from Sakarya in March 2026 amounted to $338 million, marking a 15.1% decrease compared to the same month of the previous year. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Altuğ thanked the entire business community that continues to work, produce, and strive to compete globally despite competitive pressures and geopolitical tensions, noting that rising te

The outcomes of the Sakarya Zero Waste Workshop, held under the auspices of the Zero Waste Foundation and the Sakarya Governorship, in cooperation with Sakarya University, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, were announced to the public at the Final Conference. In addition, a Provincial Zero Wast

Students of Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) took part in the business world once again during the 2025–2026 Academic Year Fall Semester within the scope of the +1 Education Model. Through this model, which is implemented across all departments and programs at every level of education at the university, students spend at least one full academic term working full-time in a workplace, gaining hands-on experience. Thanks to this system, students are able to plan the

The “Women’s Touch in Industry – Quality Control Specialist Program,” led by the Women Entrepreneurs Board of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), is starting in Sakarya. Women's Hand in Industry Project Within the scope of the “Women’s Touch in Industry” project, which was launched nationwide by the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Board in 2021, the Quality Control Specialist Program will provide vocational training in the field of quality control for wom

Sakarya’s exports in January 2026 amounted to USD 559 million , marking a 26.5 percent increase compared to January of the previous year. Entering 2026 with both a record performance and by maintaining its position as Türkiye’s 7th largest exporting province , Sakarya continued its strong momentum. In January, the top five sectors contributing to Sakarya’s exports were Automotive Industry, Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals, Chemicals and Chemical Products, Electrical and Electroni

The Electrical-Electronics and Electromechanical Fair & Sector Meeting will be held at SATSO. A large number of visitors are expected to attend the fair. Electrical-Electronics and Electromechanical Fair & Industry Meeting Organized by the 10th Professional Committee of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), the Electrical-Electronics and Electromechanical Fair & Sector Meeting will open its doors to visitors on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Kadir Beyenal, Chair

Meeting of Information and Telecommunications sector representatives from Sakarya and Eskişehir. The 31st Professional Committee representing the Information Technology and Telecommunications sector, operating under the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), hosted the equivalent 19th Professional Committee from the Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce. During the consultation meeting, participants exchanged views on common problems faced by the telecommunications and inf

Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), stated that while producing, it is necessary to take into account not only companies’ own costs but also the uncertain global order the world is currently experiencing. Emphasizing that despite the prevailing political and economic conditions worldwide, the greatest strength of the business community is not losing hope while acknowledging challenges, Altuğ said: Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Ch

Through the cooperation to be carried out within the scope of the TÜBİTAK BİGG program, it is aimed to transform the innovative ideas of young entrepreneurs into value-added technology startups. Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBU) has taken part as a strategic partner in the DeepCube Project, which is implemented under Phase 1 Acceleration of the TÜBİTAK 1812 – BİGG Investment Program conducted by Teknopark İstanbul Engineering and Consultancy Inc. With the strategi

Economy-Based Civil Society Organizations Meeting, SAKARYA The Regular Consultation Meeting, traditionally organized by Sakarya’s economy-based non-governmental organizations, was held. Hosted by Zafer Bekdemir, President of the Sakarya Young Entrepreneurs and Businessmen Association (SAKARYAGİAD), the meeting took place with the participation of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) Chairman Akgün Altuğ and the heads of various NGOs. The following representatives

The investor meeting of the Sakarya Automotive and Metal Specialized Organized Industrial Zone (SOMİOSB) was held in Sapanca. The meeting, hosted by SOMİOSB and SATSO Chairman of the Board Akgün Altuğ, was attended by Ferizli District Governor Muhammed Kaya, Ferizli Mayor Mehmet Ata, SATSO Assembly President Erdem Ercan, Sakarya Commodity Exchange Chairman Mustafa Genç, SATSO Vice Chairman Cem Gün, SATSO Assembly Vice President Murat Ekşi, TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrep

Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) President A. Akgün Altuğ stated that the process regarding the establishment of the Logistics and Informatics Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) in Ferizli has been approved and that the bureaucratic procedures for the establishment phase are progressing as planned. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Saying, “No setbacks are foreseen at this stage,” Altuğ emphasized during his speech at the November

The “Houston Investment Opportunities Meeting” was organized in cooperation with the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB). Houston Investment Opportunities Meeting At the meeting, which was attended by Greater Houston Partnership representatives James Prappas and Jeffrey Blair, SAMİB Chairman of the Board Fatih Kar, Board Members, and SATSO members, investment and partnership opportunities in Houston, mar

A Cooperation Protocol was signed between the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTSO) signed a Sister Chamber Cooperation Protocol aimed at increasing the economic potential of the two cities, developing joint projects, and supporting mutual improvement in chamber services. The signing ceremony was hosted in Trabzon by