Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for the Mission

Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for participation that is adequate to allow the Department of Commerce to evaluate their application. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may either: reject the application, request additional information/clarification, or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the application. If the requisite minimum number of participants is not selected for a particular mission by the recruitment deadline, the mission may be canceled.

Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least 51% U.S. content by value.

A trade association/organization applicant must certify the above for all of the companies it seeks to represent on the mission.

In addition, each applicant must:

• Certify that the products and services that it wishes to market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S. export controls and regulations.
• Certify that it has identified any matter pending before any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce.
• Certify that it has identified any pending litigation (including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that involves the Department of Commerce; and
• Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates (1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission, and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of foreign officials.

In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/organization can make the above certifications.

The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for the Mission

Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers, and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S. products and services that have an interest in entering or expanding their business in the mission's destination country. The following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:

• Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's) products or services to these markets;
• The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's) potential for business in the markets, including the likelihood of exports resulting from the mission; and
• Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's) goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission.

Balance of company size and location may also be considered during the review process. Referrals from a political party or partisan political group or any information, including on the application, containing references to political contributions or other partisan political activities will be excluded from the application and will not be considered during the selection process. The sender will be notified of these exclusions.

Definition of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise

For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies as a “small business” under the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size standards ( https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards ), which vary by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The SBA Size Standards Tool ( https://www.sba.gov/size-standards ) can help you determine the qualifications that apply to your company.

Mission List: (additional information about trade missions can be found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions ).

Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Mission to Türkiye and Poland, September 21-27, 2025

Summary

The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing an Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Mission to Türkiye and Poland September 21 through September 27, 2025. The purpose of this business development mission is to expand opportunities for U.S. companies in advanced manufacturing markets in Türkiye and Poland, with a focus on digital technologies and services, industrial automation, and precision machinery.

The business development mission will bring a minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 firms and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the mission from across the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector to Türkiye and Poland.

The mission's primary goal will be to increase U.S. exports to each market by raising brand awareness of U.S. technology solutions in advanced manufacturing and identifying opportunities for commercial collaboration. The mission will help participating firms and trade associations gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects and initiatives in the target markets. By participating in an official U.S. industry delegation, rather than traveling to the region individually, U.S. industry representatives will enhance their ability to secure meetings and gain greater exposure to each market, as well as leverage the networks of pre-screened industry buyers, distributors, and industry stakeholders developed by commercial specialists. In addition, this business development mission provides the U.S. government a platform to advocate on behalf of U.S. companies that also aligns with and advances U.S. policy objectives, including manufacturing supply chain resiliency and the adoption of international standards related to advanced manufacturing.

Türkiye Stop

Türkiye's youthful population, vibrant entrepreneurial sector, and strategic location linking Europe and Asia have established it as a pivotal manufacturing and distribution hub. The country harnesses competitive advantages like lower labor costs and adaptable production capabilities, boosting manufacturing's GDP share to 22.2% in 2022 from 19.1% in 2020. Key sectors like automotive and aviation, with major international companies with extensive local supplier networks, lead in adopting advanced manufacturing technologies.

Aligned with EU standards through a customs union, Türkiye faces the challenge of meeting new environmental regulations, necessitating significant investments in cleantech solutions. Türkiye's 2023 Industry and Technology Strategy outlines incentives for R&D and digital transformation across 300+ product categories, including in the aerospace, defense, electronics, and pharmaceuticals sectors.

Türkiye anticipates annual investments of $1 to $1.5 billion over the next decade to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions. The industrial automation market, valued at $1.8 billion in 2022, is poised for 15% annual growth, with projections to reach $2.5 billion within the next three years. Internet of Things (IoT) sales surged to $1.2 billion in 2021, indicative of expanding digital integration across industries.

With a focus on enhancing its manufacturing capabilities, Türkiye is keen to explore U.S. advanced manufacturing technologies to foster bilateral trade relations and ensure competitiveness on the global stage.

The mission stop in Türkiye will include a market briefing by the Consulate's Interagency Country Team and meetings with advanced manufacturing organizations. The delegation will also participate in individualized business to business and business to government meetings, and join a networking reception hosted at the Consul General's Residence in Istanbul.

Poland Stop

Poland is an increasingly attractive market for advanced manufacturing technologies, with many leading companies looking to Poland as a hub for their Central and Eastern European supply chains and sales networks. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, Polish manufacturing continues to develop at a rapid pace, including in key sectors such as: automotive, metal products, rubber and plastic, electrical equipment, chemicals and chemical products, non-metallic mineral products, basic metals, furniture, paper and paper products, machinery and equipment, computer, electronic, and optical products. U.S. firms will find ample potential in the local market, with the Polish Government increasingly prioritizing this sector and pushing for development and investment. In 2019, the Polish Government established The Future Industry Platform, a non-profit Polish governmental foundation, supervised by the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy, with the aim to accelerate the digital transformation of Polish industry. There are a variety of potential funding sources, both at the local and EU level, that are accessible to firms in Poland, including the Horizon Europe funds: the EU's research & innovation funding program for 2021-2027 with a budget of EUR 95.5 billion

The mission stop in Poland will include a multi-day program focusing on creating connections between mission delegates and key public and private sector stakeholders. The delegation will receive a welcome market briefing by the Commercial Counselor and Embassy Warsaw Deal Team, and join plenary and roundtable discussions on market issues, best practices, and finding local partners. The delegation will also participate in individualized business to business and business to government meetings, as well as join a networking reception hosted at the Chief of Mission Residence, plus other networking opportunities throughout the visit.