From the University Agenda

Innovative projects and training breakthrough from IGU TTO

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office (IGU TTO) carries out its R&D studies in order to improve living standards at national and international level and to accelerate economic development. IGU TTO, which has carried out many projects in cooperation with the public and private sectors, establishes a bridge between industry and academia and ensures the commercialization of technology.

Yahya Kemal Kıran, Director of IGU TTO Application and Research Center, emphasized the roles of the office in developing cooperation with the industry, project management, benefiting from support programs and providing entrepreneurial services. Kıran stated, “We inform our academicians and researchers about national and international support programs and increase the amount and quality of funds by providing appropriate applications. Furthermore, we ensure the transformation of information into technology and economic contribution by establishing cooperation bridges between university and industry."

IGU TTO encourages the development of innovative ideas in physical spaces equipped with modern technology. It aims to transform academic research into industry through offices, technology and project groups with 4 full-time staff, 9 part-time staff and 13 interns.
Training programs are also a significant part of IGU TTO. Trainings on Technology and Innovation Management, Patent and Intellectual Property Rights, Project Management, Grant Programs and Entrepreneurship provide participants with in-depth knowledge in the fields of technology transfer and innovation management.

After the completion of the project stages, IGU TTO carries out improvement and optimization studies to bring the prototypes into line with industry standards. In this process, collaborations with companies accelerate the integration of projects into the industry and contribute to the real-world applications of innovative technologies.

Among the projects carried out by IGU TTO are advanced technology projects such as electric motor unmanned aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence applications and smart mirrors. These projects make significant contributions to the industry by aiming to develop both domestic and national technologies.

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office pursues to increase Türkiye's technology capacity with its projects and educational activities that carry science and technology to the future.