IGU TTO Strengthens R&D Collaborations with Visit to IDEF 2025

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office (IGU TTO) participated once again in the IDEF 2025 International Defense Industry Fair—an international hub for the defense sector—establishing strong connections with industry leaders. IDEF 2025, one of Turkey’s largest defense industry events, was held in Istanbul with participation from 103 countries. Over 120,000 visitors attended the fair, which hosted 1,491 companies operating in defense, aerospace, security, maritime, and space industries. The event drew significant international attention, welcoming 231 official delegations and 937 foreign guests, with 20% of attendees coming from abroad.

State Support Highlighted in Opening Speeches

The opening speeches of IDEF 2025 were delivered by Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TSKGV) General Manager Bilal Topçu, President of Defense Industries Prof. Haluk Görgün, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. These speeches emphasized recent successes in the defense industry and underlined the strategic support of the state. During the fair, numerous ministers were observed visiting booths. The participant profile extended beyond defense to include diverse technology and R&D fields, forming a multifaceted collaboration platform.

IGU TTO Committed to Bringing R&D Projects to the Field

At IDEF 2025, Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office held productive meetings with defense and tech companies, presenting domestically developed projects and patented innovations. Key projects discussed included:

Agricultural Drone (Zirai İHA): UAV solutions for agricultural spraying
Frost Prevention Drone: Crop protection technology against low temperatures
Fire Response Drone: A system with early warning and rapid response capability
Jet Drone: A high-speed UAV powered by electric fan motors
3D Mapping System: Advanced imaging technology for creating digital twins of terrains

IGU TTO distributed its brochure titled "Domestic Production with National Effort", showcasing academic inventions developed through national efforts within the university. Discussions also focused on patent commercialization and licensing processes.

Ongoing Collaboration Talks

As part of the fair, IGU TTO reconnected with Volo, with whom prior meetings had been held, confirming continued cooperation on material development projects. Additionally, during a meeting with Flexoil—in the context of fire prevention drone initiatives—both parties discussed designing a drone equipped with a special fire-extinguishing fluid for effective forest fire intervention.

“A Focal Point Where Innovation Meets Domestic Production”

IDEF 2025 served as a significant contact point where Istanbul Gelisim University merged its academic expertise with sectoral demands and combined its innovative approach with domestic production.

The Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office remains determined to strengthen university-industry collaborations, contribute to the national technology initiative, and promote a patent-focused production culture.