Events
EENergy Energy Efficiency Analysis and Grant Application Now Open!
A great opportunity for SMEs seeking support for energy efficiency projects! EENergy’s second and final calls, funded under the EU’s Single Market Programme (SMP), are now open for applications. 🚀 Who Can Apply? Applications are invited from businesses established before January 1, 2024, operating in the following sectors: Agriculture, Fertilizer, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Glass, Machinery Manufacturing, Mining, Paper and Paper Products Manufacturing, Ceramics, Wood and Cork Products Manufacturing, Chemicals and Chemical Products Manufacturing, Rubber and Plastics Products Manufacturing, among others. 💰 Support Offered: Up to €10,000 in financial support for selected SMEs (Projects aiming for at least a 5% improvement in energy efficiency will be supported.) Free consulting services to enhance your energy efficiency and sustainability processes. 🌱 What Projects Are Supported? - Installation of renewable energy systems (solar panels, wind turbines, etc.) - Energy optimization software - Energy audits and training - Acquisition and installation of new, energy-efficient equipment Before applying, an Energy Efficiency Analysis must be completed. For more information, contact: Melih Küçükbaş - melih.kucukbas@sabanciuniv.edu
EENergy Project
Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence Info Day
On December 24, 2024, the "Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence Call Information Day" event was successfully held in collaboration with TÜBİTAK National Coordination Office, Sabancı University, EEN Istanbul, and Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research & Application Center. The event, organized for research centers, universities, and industrial firms interested in the Teaming for Excellence Call, was completed with the participation of nearly 40 attendees from more than 15 institutions. The event began with an experience-sharing session related to the #TeamNano project, coordinated by SUNUM. This was followed by a detailed presentation on the Teaming for Excellence Call by Dr. Derya Donertas, National Contact Point for TÜBİTAK WIDERA, ERC, and JRC. We would like to express our gratitude to Prof. Dr. Alpagut Kara, Dr. Derya Donertas, Abdurrahman Türk, Seda Eryilmaz Şenol, and Dilek Beteş for their valuable contributions and support.
EIT HEI Project Writing Workshop
On November 11, 2024, we successfully held the "EIT HEI Project Writing Workshop Event" in collaboration with SUATT and Fark Labs within the scope of the EIT Urban Mobility RIS HUB Türkiye project. The EIT HEI Initiative (European Institute of Innovation and Technology Higher Education Institutions Initiative) is a key program run by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) that aims to enhance the innovation and entrepreneurship capacities of higher education institutions (HEIs) and offers support opportunities in this regard. We would like to extend our gratitude to Abdurrahman Türk, Berna Beyhan, and Türkan Yosun for their presentations and experience-sharing during the event!
Industry Outreach
Enterprise Europe Network Istanbul
Projects
Enterprise Europe Network
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the largest support network for SMEs with international ambitions. The Enterprise Europe Network helps entrepreneurs, research institutes, universities, and technology centers find partners worldwide for free. The network consists of over 2,000 experts working in 450 member organizations across more than 40 countries. Since 2008, the Enterprise Europe Network – Istanbul consortium, led by Sabancı University in partnership with the Istanbul Chamber of Industry and KOSGEB IMES, has been supporting you with practical knowledge and advice on innovation and internationalization. To register your company with the Enterprise Europe Network and for more detailed information, you can reach us at dpe.suatt@sabanciuniv.edu.
Enterprise Europe Network Istanbul
EIT Community RIS Hub Türkiye
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched the "EIT Community RIS Hub Turkey" to strengthen Turkey’s innovation ecosystem. Operating through its offices in Istanbul and Ankara, the hub will connect entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovative companies in Turkey with Europe’s largest innovation network. This hub, established by a consortium comprising Sabancı University, Fark Labs, and TÜBİTAK, aims to elevate Turkey’s potential in education, job creation, and innovation to an international level.
EIT Community RIS Hub Türkiye
Enterprise Europe Network to European Innovation Council
The EEN2EIC project, a sub-project of the Enterprise Europe Network, supports SMEs in their application processes for the EIC Accelerator program, which offers grant and investment opportunities funded by the European Union. Sabancı University, serving as the Consortium Innovation Leader for the EEN2EIC project, provides support to SMEs in Türkiye. For more information about the EIC Accelerator program and to receive free support during the application process, please contact us. Contact: Alara Ürey - alara.urey1@sabanciuniv.edu
EEN2EIC
EIT Urban Mobility RIS HUB Türkiye
The EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Türkiye (Regional Innovation Scheme Hub of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology in Urban Mobility) operates in collaboration with Sabancı University and Fark Labs to raise awareness in the field of urban mobility in Türkiye, share new urban mobility technologies, and connect local stakeholders with the international EIT Urban Mobility community. Through the hub, we offer opportunities such as mentorship, networking, access to knowledge and funding, and connections with EIT ecosystem partners. Established in 2021, the EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Türkiye works with a multidisciplinary approach to build a community that develops new ideas, methods, and systems in Turkey. We believe that making cities more livable requires the collaboration of all urban mobility stakeholders, including private companies, startups, universities, research institutions, municipalities, public institutions, and NGOs.
EIT Urban Mobility
DiMAP-Direct Digital Manufacturing Platform
The DIMAP project, led by Sabancı University, aims to establish a facility called the “Direct Digital Manufacturing Platform” within the Sabancı University Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center. This facility will enable SMEs and other stakeholders operating in the civil aviation, automotive, and composites sectors in Istanbul, Bursa, and Kocaeli to utilize direct digital manufacturing and additive manufacturing methods, as well as data-driven smart manufacturing technologies. The project also aims to conduct current situation analyses, capacity-building activities, and provide support for R&D, product development, and commercialization efforts targeted at the beneficiary groups. Project Partners: East Marmara Development Agency (MARKA), Istanbul Development Agency (İSTKA), Bursa Industrialists and Business People Association (BUSİAD), Composite Manufacturers Association, Kocaeli Chamber of Industry (KOSANO), Defense Aviation and Space Cluster Association (SAHA Istanbul), Technopark Istanbul
DIMAP ProjectCompleted Projects
BiGGMentor
The BiGGMentor Project, implemented under the BiGG+ program, has been successfully completed within the framework of TÜBİTAK’s "1601 Support Program for Increasing Capacity in the Fields of Innovation and Entrepreneurship." The project established a significant model to enhance SMEs’ business development and innovation capacities. During the project, mentoring services were provided to 30 SMEs, including activities such as innovation competency analysis, commercial maturity assessment, and patentability evaluations to foster corporate awareness. Additionally, training on sustainable growth strategies and initiatives supporting inter-institutional collaborations delivered high added value to SMEs. Mentors, selected from TÜBİTAK’s extensive expert pool, were matched with SMEs based on their specific needs. Centered in Istanbul and Kocaeli, the project utilized a mentoring mechanism delivered by sector professionals and academics, offering businesses expert support across a wide range of areas, from R&D to sales and marketing. The innovative process was built on the prior successes of the participating enterprises in TÜBİTAK TEYDEB programs. Lasting 21 months, the BiGGMentor Project played a crucial role in improving SMEs' business success and innovation skills. Its successful completion provides a roadmap for future programs in this field and offers new opportunities to strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs.
BiGGMentor Project
InnoTEAM
The InnoTEAM project, implemented in 2017-2018 through a collaboration between Sabancı University and the East Marmara Development Agency, was designed as a competition program to measure, evaluate, and enhance the innovation management skills of businesses in the provinces of Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu, and Yalova. The project aimed to raise innovation awareness among businesses, encourage innovative enterprises, and improve their innovation processes. The program included a two-stage selection process, expert evaluations, mentoring services, and jury assessments, offering businesses in the region the opportunity to enhance their innovation capacities. InnoTEAM provided participating companies with expert feedback, development reports, and tangible progress in their innovation management skills.
InnoTEAM
INNOVIST
The INNOVIST (INcreasing the INNOVation Management Capacity of SMEs in ISTanbul) Project, implemented by Sabancı University and funded under the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program with Grant Agreement 879597, has been successfully completed. Designed for SMEs, which form the backbone of Turkey's economy, the project made a significant contribution to enabling them to manage their innovation activities more systematically and efficiently. Throughout the project, support was provided to numerous SMEs that needed to develop their knowledge and competencies in managing innovation processes systematically. Detailed analyses of current practices were conducted for businesses using methodologies aligned with the European Commission-approved CEN/TS 16555-1 Innovation Management Standard, such as AToMIC, IMP3rove, and smE-MPOWER. The results of these analyses were presented to businesses as guiding reports. Short- and medium-term roadmaps were designed based on each firm's priorities. Activities addressing areas for improvement were identified, and both internal and external stakeholders were defined to support the implementation of these activities. INNOVIST experts provided solutions to potential challenges during the execution of these roadmaps, ensuring the successful completion of the processes. The project's outcomes not only helped SMEs manage their innovation processes more effectively and efficiently but also enabled businesses to enhance their competitiveness and establish sustainable growth strategies.
INNOVIST ProjectOur Services
SUATT informs Sabancı University researchers about national and international funding and grant programs, providing guidance on suitable open calls. It creates roadmaps for researchers and offers support at every stage, from preparing project proposals to submitting applications. SUATT contributes to the successful funding of projects by assisting with the review of project proposals, preparing budgets, and checking the required documents for submission. Additionally, it ensures a steady flow of up-to-date information between funding institutions and researchers, and supports partner search processes in projects coordinated by Sabancı University. It provides comprehensive services in preparing administrative documents and meeting application requirements.
Contact:
Can Kartoğlu - FENS Project Partners Manager
Gökçin Ardakoç - FASS & FMAN Project Partners Manager
SUATT creates project and partnership opportunities by matching the expertise of faculty members with the needs of public and industrial organizations. It actively takes part in preparing collaboration agreements, facilitating consensus between parties, and managing coordination processes.
It carries out marketing and strategy development processes for the commercialization of the university's intellectual property rights. SUATT manages negotiations and contract processes with potential buyer companies and investors for the licensing or transfer of patents, utility models, and designs. By establishing relationships with institutions and organizations in the innovation ecosystem, it conveys the university's competencies to external stakeholders and external stakeholders' needs to faculty members to ensure effective technology transfer. Additionally, it organizes matchmaking events to build strong connections between academia and industry.
Contact:
Abdurrahman Türk - Business Development Manager
abdurrahman.turk@sabanciuniv.edu
Cem Emre Memiş - Industry Outrech Leader
SUATT is responsible for the effective management of the university’s intellectual property assets. It accepts invention disclosure forms submitted by faculty members and conducts preliminary research on the patentability and commercialization potential of the disclosed inventions.
It organizes monthly Intellectual Property and Commercialization Committee meetings and manages the committee's decision-making processes in alignment with the university’s intellectual property policies. SUATT ensures effective communication between inventors and the committee and oversees the registration processes for the university's national and international intellectual property portfolio. It negotiates provisions related to intellectual and industrial property rights in contracts where the university is a party and prepares the necessary agreements and legal documents.
SUATT also provides faculty members with advisory services on intellectual property rights, offering support throughout the commercialization processes of their inventions.
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İzlem Şahinkaya - IPR Leader
The PMO team collaborates with researchers at every step of project management within the university, from efficient project execution to reporting and closure processes. It provides guidance on budget planning, efficient resource utilization, risk management, and ensuring project continuity.
Additionally, the team is responsible for administrative and financial processes for research projects conducted under national and international funding programs. By facilitating communication and coordination with project partners and funding institutions, the PYO team contributes to the successful completion of projects.
Contact:
Çiğdem Geylan - Project Management Office Manager
Since 2008, Sabancı University has been the coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Istanbul project, providing institutions, particularly SMEs in Istanbul, with complimentary mentoring services. These services include support in internationalization, access to finance, innovation management, intellectual and industrial property rights management, applications for European Union funding, and partner search. The project is co-funded by the European Commission.
To register with the Enterprise Europe Network and access its free complimentary services, please contact us.
Enterprise Europe Network Registration Form
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Industry Outreach Team - dpe.suatt@sabanciuniv.edu
Inovent is a strategic consulting and business development company that focuses on the commercialization of early-stage technologies, particularly in academia-based entrepreneurship. Inovent provides services to startups, including customer acquisition, funding, and investment opportunities. Inovent offers co-investment opportunities in addition to providing 900,000 TRY capital support through TÜBİTAK BiGG Fund via BiGG3INN.
Inovent Programs
Contact: info@inovent.com.tr