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Interdisciplinary Corporate Research Groups Programme General 1 articles
2025

Interdisciplinary Corporate Research Groups Programme

The eighth and final session of the Interdisciplinary Corporate Research Groups information conferences , organised by YTU Yıldız Technopark TTO and Yıldız Technical University, was completed. At the closing of the eight-week programme, knowledge was shared on national and international projects, patent processes, and licensing. In line with strategic objectives, one-on-one meetings were held with 40 research groups. Five research groups presented their innovative projects, while Internationa...

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Technology Development Zone (TGB) Meeting General 1 articles
2025

Technology Development Zone (TGB) Meeting

YTU Yıldız Technopark hosted the directors of Istanbul's Technology Development Zones (TGB) at Davutpaşa Campus for the May coordination meeting. The meeting, attended by Bilişim Vadisi, ITU Arı Technopark, Technopark Istanbul, and other major technopark managers in the region, discussed the role of technoparks in national technology objectives and strategies for acting jointly in R&D processes. The session opened with a presentation by YTU Yıldız Technopark Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet...

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EIT Higher Education Initiative 2024 Success General 5 articles
2025

EIT Higher Education Initiative 2024 Success

The TECHSIGHT – Deep-Tech Ready Higher Education Institutions of the Future project, coordinated by Yıldız Technical University, was selected for funding under the European Union-supported EIT Higher Education Initiative 2024 call. Coordinated by Associate Professor Hüseyin Üvet, with Dr. Onurcan Şahin and Dr. Ertuğrul Bayraktar serving as researchers, the project will run between April 2025 and December 2027. Bringing together seven core partners and more than twenty associated partners from...

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Horizon Europe Networking Session General 1 articles
2025

Horizon Europe Networking Session

Yıldız Technical University and YTU Yıldız Technopark participated in the Horizon Europe Networking Session hosted by the Consulate General of Canada in Istanbul and Queen’s University as part of their efforts to strengthen international research networks. Hosted by Canadian Consul General Tara Scheurwater and Queen’s University Vice Principals Dr. Nancy Ross and Dr. Sandra den Otter, the event explored strategic cooperation opportunities under the Horizon Europe Programme. The workshop broug...

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Ecosystem Cooperation with Biruni University General 2 articles
2025

Ecosystem Cooperation with Biruni University

YTU Yıldız Technopark and Biruni University initiated discussions to strengthen cooperation in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology transfer, and research commercialization activities. The collaboration aims to establish joint programmes supporting startup development, academic entrepreneurship, and innovation-oriented partnerships between higher education institutions.

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Visit to the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) General
2025

Visit to the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)

A Yıldız Technical University delegation led by Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik paid an official visit to Abdulhadi Turus, President of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). The high-level meeting, attended by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz, Chief Advisor to the Rector Prof. Dr. Özer Çınar, and YTU Yıldız Technopark Deputy General Manager Prof. Dr. Cengiz Kaya, focused on a comprehensive roadmap aligned with the university’s internationalization strategy. Discussion...

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YTU Yıldız Technopark Skopje Office General 1 articles
2025

YTU Yıldız Technopark Skopje Office

As part of its global growth strategy, YTU Yıldız Technopark selected Skopje as its fourth international destination following London, Dubai, and Tashkent. This strategic expansion, implemented through a protocol signed with the International Balkan University (IBU), aims to facilitate the access of Turkish entrepreneurs to global markets. Under the agreement signed by YTU Rector and Chairman of the Board of YTU Yıldız Technopark Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik and IBU Rector Prof. Dr. Lütfi Sunar, the ...

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Horizon Europe Programme National Information Day General 1 articles
2025

Horizon Europe Programme National Information Day

The Horizon Europe Programme National Information Day was jointly organized by Yıldız Technical University and TÜBİTAK on 20 November 2025 at the Historic Hamam Building of the Davutpaşa Campus. The event aimed to increase strategic awareness of Horizon Europe, the European Union’s largest research and innovation programme. TÜBİTAK experts provided detailed information on the programme structure, current support mechanisms, and opportunities for international collaboration. Research prioritie...

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Science, Technology and Innovation Summit General 5 articles
2025

Science, Technology and Innovation Summit

The Science, Technology and Innovation Summit, organized to strengthen the technological and innovation capacities of Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina, was held at the International University of Sarajevo. Representing Türkiye alongside the T3 Foundation and ROKETSAN, YTU Yıldız Technopark introduced the Turkish technopark ecosystem and its successful innovation models to international stakeholders. YTU Yıldız Technopark evaluated new opportunities for scientific and technological collabora...

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Cooperation between YTU Yıldız Technopark and YTB General 1 articles
2025

Cooperation between YTU Yıldız Technopark and YTB

YTU Yıldız Technopark signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) to strengthen the global operations of technology companies. Through this partnership, companies operating within the technopark ecosystem gained access to a network of more than 150,000 Türkiye Alumni from 185 countries. The initiative aims to facilitate access to highly qualified international talent with multilingual capabilities and strong cultural adaptability...

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Dubai International Academic and Entrepreneurship Cooperation General 5 articles
2025

Dubai International Academic and Entrepreneurship Cooperation

A delegation led by YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik conducted a series of visits to the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening academic collaborations and the technology ecosystem. Within the programme, discussions were held with Dubai University on the development of joint scientific research activities and projects. On the entrepreneurship dimension of the visit, a networking event was organised at the YTU Yıldız Technopark Dubai office with the participation of Turkish companies and g...

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YTU and Budapest University of Technology and Economics International Cooperation Protocol General 3 articles
2025

YTU and Budapest University of Technology and Economics International Cooperation Protocol

An international education and research protocol was signed between Yıldız Technical University and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, one of Hungary's most prestigious higher education institutions. Within this collaboration aimed at strengthening inter-institutional academic ties, the implementation of academic and student exchange programmes and joint research projects was agreed upon. Under the protocol, joint initiatives in technology and innovation, and the organisatio...

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