ExcellEnt Project Soft-Landing Mission in Türkiye
ExcellEnt Project Soft-Landing Mission in Türkiye: A Gateway to Innovation and Market Expansion
Soft-Landing Mission to Istanbul | May 5-6, 2025
The ExcellEnt Project proudly presents its Soft-Landing Mission to Istanbul, Türkiye, scheduled for May 5-6, 2025. This mission is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers specializing in Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, and Entrepreneurship to immerse themselves in Türkiye’s dynamic technology and innovation ecosystem.
The ExcellEnt Project proudly presents its Soft-Landing Mission to Istanbul, Türkiye, scheduled for May 5-6, 2025. This mission is a unique opportunity for academic entrepreneurs, Higher Education Institutes, and reseachers specializing in Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, and Entrepreneurship to immerse themselves in Türkiye’s dynamic technology and innovation ecosystem.
Mission Overview
The Soft-Landing Mission offers two days of intensive visits and activities, including:
- Visits to cutting-edge research centers, technoparks, and incubators
- Best practices in technology commercialization in Türkiye
- Experience exchange with academics, technology transfer offices, and incubator managers
- Workshops on technology commercialization and technology transfer
- Brainstorming sessions on new technology product ideas
Soft-Landing Mission Plans
Site Visits
Participants will gain firsthand insights through visits to:
- University R&D Centers: Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Yıldız Technical University
- Technoparks: Istanbul Technopark, TUBITAK MAM, Yıldız Technical University Technopark
- Industry Leaders: Multinational corporations and leading Turkish industry players focusing on R&D
- Incubation Centers: Exploring best-in-class incubators supporting innovation and commercialization
Events & Workshops
Participants will engage in high-value networking and knowledge-sharing activities, including:
- Networking event with incubation program managers, academic entrepreneurs, R&D managers of innovation leader companies
- Workshop on technology commercialization
- Workshop on best practices with technology transfer offices
- Experience exchange meetings with entrepreneurs in related fields
- Brainstorming session on new technology product ideas
Key Benefits
- Expand your professional network by connecting with universities, researchers, and industry leaders
- Develop strategic knowledge on technology and market dynamics
- Gain insights on overcoming market entry barriers by engaging with local experts and organizations
- Meet academics and incubation managers and discuss new technological opportunities
- Deepen comprehension of transferring new technologies from lab to market
Goals of the Mission
The mission is designed to help academic entrepreneurs, Higher Education Institute representatives, and reseachers to:
- Navigate new collaborations for international expansion of research and entrepreneurship activities.
- Receive practical guidance on commercializing advanced technologies
- Validate market demand for new technologies through expert feedback
- Immerse in the Turkish market via soft-landing programs
- Explore new opportunities for international expansion
Travel and Reimbursement
Participants’ travel costs (up to €1,000) will be reimbursed. Travel vouchers will be provided by project partners.
Application Details
Academic entrepreneurs, Higher Education Institutes, and reseachers interested in expanding to Turkiye are encouraged to apply by April 15, 2025.
Apply Here: https://www.f6s.com/excellent-soft-landing-mission-turkiye/apply
This Soft-Landing Mission is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain deep insights into the Turkish innovation ecosystem, establish valuable collaborations, and take the next step in international expansion. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience!
