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Inspiring Seminar by YNGUAM: “From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship and Innovation”


The seminar titled “From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship and Innovation,” organized by the New Generation Entrepreneurship and Innovation Application and Research Center (YNGUAM), addressed university–industry collaborations, support mechanisms for entrepreneurs, and the processes through which innovative ideas are transformed into added value through systematic structures.


Held on February 16, 2026, within the scope of Innovation Day, the seminar brought together diverse stakeholders from academia, the public sector, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem on a single platform. The event emphasized the importance of transforming creative ideas into tangible outcomes through planned and sustainable approaches.

The seminar began with opening remarks delivered by Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Sapmaz, Coordinator of Application and Research Centers and Prof. Tarık Çakar as part of Innovation Day. In his speech, Prof. Tarık Çakar highlighted the importance of strengthening university–industry collaboration, disseminating innovative thinking systems, and fostering a sustainable culture of entrepreneurship. 





Following the opening speeches, Hande Ceylan Dayan, Director of Istanbul Gelisim University TEKMER, took the floor and provided participants with information on the support of technology-based startups, mentorship processes, and collaborations developed with ecosystem stakeholders.

As part of the program, Duygu Yücesoy Manyaslı, Director of KOSGEB Istanbul İkitelli, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Entrepreneur Support Program. Her presentation detailed the grants and support opportunities available to entrepreneurs, as well as application processes and evaluation criteria.



Another speaker of the seminar, Dr. Elif Güngör Reis, in her presentation titled “From Idea to Tangible Value: Transformation through Strong Systems and Structures,” stated that innovation is not limited to the generation of creative ideas alone. She emphasized that effective systems, process management, and strategic structures play a decisive role in the transformation process, and shared information on the TÜBİTAK 1812 call from the perspective of entrepreneurship and innovation.



During the question-and-answer session held at the end of the seminar, participants had the opportunity to directly address their questions on entrepreneurship and innovation processes to the speakers. The program concluded with the presentation of plaques to the speakers, while participants once again emphasized the importance of strong collaborations and sustainable value creation in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation. 



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Scientific Research Project Workshop for Application and Research Centers Held

The “Application and Research Centers Scientific Research Project Preparation Workshop,” organized through the collaboration of the Application and Research Centers Coordination Unit and the Scientific Research Projects Coordination, was held with the participation of Directors, Vice Directors, and Board Members of the Application and Research Centers (ARCs).

25 February 2026 Wednesday
Inspiring Seminar by YNGUAM: “From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship and Innovation”

The seminar titled “From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship and Innovation,” organized by the New Generation Entrepreneurship and Innovation Application and Research Center (YNGUAM), addressed university–industry collaborations, support mechanisms for entrepreneurs, and the processes through which innovative ideas are transformed into added value through systematic structures.

23 February 2026 Monday
Orientation Meeting Held with Application and Research Centers Coordination Board Member Asst. Prof. Funda Pehlevan Karabıyık

05 February 2026 Thursday
Orientation Meeting Held with UYGARMER Coordination Board Member Prof. Yusuf Can

An orientation meeting was held on 27 January 2026 with Prof. Yusuf Can, who was appointed as a member of the Coordination Board of Application and Research Centers Coordination Unit. During the meeting, the structure, functioning, and reporting processes of the Coordination Unit and the Coordination Board were discussed.

30 January 2026 Friday
Coordination Meeting Held with the Continuing Education Center

Within the scope of the coordination meetings organized to strengthen the activities of the Application and Research Centers (ARC) , a meeting was held with the Continuing Education Application and Research Center on January 15, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Vice Rector for Research and Development, Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı.

23 January 2026 Friday
Regular Coordination Meetings Launched for Application and Research Centers

In order to strengthen the activities of Istanbul Gelisim University’s Application and Research Centers, coordination meetings have started to be held as of December 2025 under the chairmanship of Vice Rector for Research and Development, Prof. Dr. Necmettin Maraşlı, with the participation of center directors.

21 January 2026 Wednesday
Information Meeting for Application and Research Centers’ Directors Held

An online information meeting regarding the preparation of YÖKSİS Reports, Annual Activity Reports, and the Performance Evaluation Criteria and Implementation Principles Form was held on December 10, 2025, via Google Meet by the Application and Research Centers Coordination Unit. Application and Research Centers participated in the meeting.

21 January 2026 Wednesday
STRATEGIC VISIT FROM THE APPLICATION AND RESEARCH CENTERS COORDINATION UNIT TO TEKMER

The team of the Application and Research Centers Coordination Unit visited the Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Development Center (TEKMER) office on 20 November 2025 and met with TEKMER Vice Director Büşra Öztürk. During the meeting, information was received about the companies operating within TEKMER, and potential collaboration opportunities and project ideas were discussed.

28 November 2025 Friday
Coordination Meeting of Directors of Application and Research Centers Held

The 2025 Coordination Meeting of the Directors of Application and Research Centers at Istanbul Gelisim University was held on November 12 under the chairmanship of IGU Rector Prof. Bahri ŞAHİN. During the meeting, the activities carried out in 2024–2025 were evaluated and the objectives for the new term were discussed.

21 November 2025 Friday
Application and Research Centers Coordination Unit Visits to the Deans of the Faculty of Sports Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences

Application and Research Centers Coordination Unit (UYGARMER) visited the Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences on October 9 and the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences on October 28. During these meetings, discussions were held on the structure of the Coordination Unit, the fields of activity of the research centers, opportunities for collaboration, and prospective joint projects.

06 November 2025 Thursday