IGU Participated in the National Competency Initiative Introduction Program

Turkey’s defense industry is on the verge of a new breakthrough, driven by a highly qualified workforce. The “National Competency Initiative” (NCI) Project, launched under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the Defense Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) meeting on August 6, 2024, is being rapidly implemented to strengthen the country’s technological independence.

Strategic Collaborations in the Defense Industry: NCI Meets with Universities

As part of the National Competency Initiative, critical collaborations are being established with universities to train the human resources that will shape the future of defense technologies. In line with this objective, an important introduction program was held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 13:00 in the Conference Hall of the Presidential Nation’s Library of the Republic of Türkiye.
During the half-day program, Career Center Directors and Heads of Health, Culture, and Sports Departments from universities across Türkiye were briefed on the NCI Project. Potential partnerships and projects to be developed with universities were also discussed.

Strategic Participation from Istanbul Gelisim University

Istanbul Gelisim University was represented at the National Competency Initiative Introduction Program by Uğurcan Doğukan Hanbaba, Head of the Department of Health, Culture, and Sports, and Asst. Prof. Mustafa Özan, Director of the Career Guidance Application and Research Center.
The IGU representatives evaluated strategic plans to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce for the defense industry and engaged in discussions on strengthening university-industry collaborations.

An Investment in the Future from IGU: Shaping Tomorrow with Qualified Human Capital

By supporting critical projects such as the National Competency Initiative, Istanbul Gelişim University stands out not only for its academic achievements but also for its contribution to the country’s strategic development goals.
With its mission to educate the engineers of the future, IGU once again demonstrates its commitment to graduating individuals equipped with the competencies required by the defense industry through such collaborations.