TTO and TEKMER Managers in Istanbul Meet at Kültür University

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TTO and TEKMER Managers in Istanbul Meet at Kültür University

The fifth meeting of the directors of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and the Technology and Innovation Center (TEKMER) of the universities in Istanbul was held on February 18, 2025, hosted by Kültür University. In addition to Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) TTO, and/or TEKMER managers and technical experts of many institutions such as Istinye University, Digital Park, Yeni Yüzyıl University, FSMVÜ TTO, BTM TEKMER, Nişantaşı University, Health Sciences University, Biruni Technopark and Beykent University participated in the meeting.

At the meeting, the importance of networking (business connection environment) was emphasized in order for technology transfer offices to provide effective coordination. Participants stated that strengthening collaborations played a critical role in the success of TTOs.

First steps taken for joint project

The meeting was organized in two phases: the morning session for the managers and the second session with the managers and technical experts. During the sessions, the preparation of a joint project for the three calls announced by the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA) within the scope of the 2025 Financial Support Program was put on the agenda.

In particular, a consensus was reached on the preparation of the joint project proposal within the scope of the "Cooperation Istanbul - Financial Support Program for Strengthening Collaborations between Corporate Companies and Startups" announced by ISTKA on 13 January 2025. While it was decided that the project coordination would be undertaken by Kültür University, each institution was asked to determine the corporate companies and startups it wanted to take part in the project call and forward them to Kültür University.

Applications open until April 11

According to the roadmap set at the meeting, applications for these financial support programs will continue until April 11, 2025.

IGU TTO aims to strengthen cooperation and contribute to the city's innovation ecosystem in this process.