According to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office's "Innovation Map of Universities" report for 2025, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) was the university with the highest number of applications in Türkiye with 932 patent applications between 2010-2024. In 2024, it reached the top once again with 125 applications, reinforcing Türkiye's position as an innovation leader.
According to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office's "Innovation Map of Universities" 2025 report, the contribution of universities in the field of industrial property in Türkiye is increasing every year. The number of university patent/utility model applications, which was only 10 in 2010, reached 1,640 as of 2024 and achieved superior success.
In this general upward trend, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) attracted attention with its performance in 2024. According to the data of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, IGU became the university with the highest number of patent applications in Türkiye with 125 applications in 2024. This success is not only a one-year performance; it stands out as the result of a long-term and stable innovation process. IGU reached the first place in Türkiye with 286 applications in 2018 and put forward its claim in this field. The steadfast efforts in the intervening years brought the university back to the top in 2024. This success was a concrete indicator of IGU's understanding of sustainable leadership.
Exemplary model in academic productivity
According to 2024 data, 1 patent application per 7 academicians at the university. This rate indicates a productivity level well above the average in Türkiye. The patent application processes at IGU are carried out professionally by the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) within the university and the commercialization potential of each application is systematically evaluated.
IGU also stands out with its inclusive science approach and sensitivity to gender equality. The presence of at least one female inventor in 115 of the 125 applications made in 2024 clearly reveals the active participation of female academicians in industrial property processes and the strategic approach of the university in this field. While this rate is 66% across Türkiye, the 92% achieved by IGU points to a remarkable success.
Investing in research culture, contributing to the future
In the statement made by the Rectorate of IGU, it was emphasized that behind this success are the strategic investments made by the university in research culture, strong laboratory infrastructure and project supports provided to faculty members. The University continues to contribute directly to Türkiye's National Technology Move goals with its vision of becoming a Research University on the way to transform knowledge production into added value.
Created Date: : Thursday, April 17, 2025
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