R&D Support from TUBITAK to HEFA Technology INC.!

HEFA Teknoloji A.Ş., one of the companies operating under the Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Development Center (TEKMER), has been awarded support under the TUBITAK 1507 SME R&D Initial Support Program. Founded by IGU academics Lecturer Çağrı Faydacı and Lecturer Saddam Heydarov, the company aims to develop a technology-based innovative solution for early childhood education with their project titled “Development of an NFC-Interactive Toy Device and AR-Supported Mobile Application Compatible with the Montessori Approach for Children Aged 2–6.”

Technology Meets the Montessori Approach

Carried out under the roof of IGU TEKMER, the project aims to fill a significant gap in the field of educational technologies. The interactive toy hardware to be developed based on NFC (Near Field Communication) and the AR (augmented reality) supported mobile application are designed to contribute to children's cognitive, social, and motor development.
This system, to be designed in line with the Montessori educational philosophy, is structured to support children’s self-directed learning skills while using technology as a pedagogical tool to make learning more interactive and sustainable.

IGU TEKMER Continues to Support the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

The success achieved by HEFA Technology INC. once again demonstrates Istanbul Gelisim University's tangible contribution to the ecosystem of entrepreneurship, innovation, and R&D. Operating within the university, TEKMER stands out as a key platform in transforming the knowledge and expertise of academics into innovative projects.
This project, to be realized with TUBITAK support, aims to contribute not only to the field of educational technologies but also to Türkiye’s innovation power in terms of domestic production and original design.