Analysis of Detailed Diagnostic Study Results on Textile and Composite Materials Sectors: A Regional Study

The Technical Assistance for the Composite Material and Technical Textile Prototype Production and Application Centre (BUTEXCOMP) study aims to improve the capabilities of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise in the composite materials and technical textile sectors in Bursa (Trkiye).The project's first activity is a diagnostic study and needs analysis, which was conducted in two stages.The Desk Review report describes the current state of textiles and composites sectors, including market conditions, technology trends, and previous reports.The study also describes the industrial policies of five EU governments, including the European Commission, and a list of important applied R&D centers and cluster organizations in Textiles and Composites in three countries.The Diagnostic Study and Needs Analysis was conducted in two stages, with 140 companies visited to fill out a standard questionnaire.50 companies were selected for in-depth semi-structured interviews by senior experts in Technical Textiles and Composites.A Market Research study was conducted, analyzing current and future markets, promising export markets, and technology trends affecting the future market.Recommendations for services to be provided by the new Centre are given.Stakeholder involvement was studied through meetings with existing institutions and stakeholder mapping.