YTU Yıldız Technopark International

From Formula 1 to the future of robotics🏎‍🤖 What happens when a former Formula 1 engineer turns his focus from the world’s fastest racing cars to the factories of the future? Bercan Kılıç, a Turkish entrepreneur and former Red Bull Racing aerodynamic engineer, founded microagi, a Munich-based robotics startup helping robots learn how to perform tasks in real-world factories. The company has now raised $55 million in seed funding in one of the largest seed rounds ever raised by a German startup🚀 From Formula 1 engineering to robotics innovation in Germany, Bercan Kılıç’s journey is a powerful example of Turkish talent making an impact on the global stage. . . . Formula 1’den robotik teknolojilerin geleceğine🏎‍🤖 Dünyanın en hızlı yarış arabalarından geleceğin fabrikalarına uzanan bir mühendislik yolculuğu nasıl olur? Eski Red Bull Racing aerodinamik mühendisi ve Türk girişimci Bercan Kılıç, robotların gerçek fabrikalarda görevleri yerine getirmeyi öğrenmesine yardımcı olan Münih merkezli robotik girişimi microagi’yi kurdu. Şirket, Almanya’daki bir girişim tarafından elde edilen en büyük tohum yatırımlarından biri olan 55 milyon dolarlık yatırım aldı🚀 Formula 1 mühendisliğinden Almanya’daki robotik inovasyonuna uzanan Bercan Kılıç’ın hikâyesi, Türk yeteneklerinin küresel ölçekte nasıl etki yaratabildiğinin güçlü bir örneği. #YTUTechnopark

YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark olarak, Özbekistan’da faaliyet gösteren INNO İnovasyon Eğitim-Üretim Teknoparkı’nı ziyaret ettik. Genel Müdürümüz Doç. Dr. Muhammet Garip ve Genel Müdür Danışmanımız Salih Aydın’ın katılımıyla yapılan görüşme, INNO Teknopark Genel Müdürü Akbarkhon Sobirkhonov’un ev sahipliğinde gerçekleşti. Ziyarette INNO Teknopark’ın faaliyetleri, inovasyon altyapısı, modern laboratuvarları ve bünyesinde yer alan firmalara sunduğu imkanlar hakkında bilgi edinildi. İnovasyon ekosistemlerinin geliştirilmesi, deneyim paylaşımı ve hayata geçirilebilecek ortak iş birliği alanları ele alındı. Ziyaretin, Türkiye ve Özbekistan arasındaki inovasyon ekosistemlerinin gelişimine katkı sunmasını ve iki ülke arasında yeni iş birliklerini güçlendirmesini temenni ediyoruz. #YTUYıldızTeknopark #INNOTechnopark #İnovasyon #Girişimcilik

As YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark, we visited INNO Innovation Educational and Production Technopark, operating in Uzbekistan. The meeting, attended by our General Manager Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet Garip and our General Manager’s Advisor Salih Aydın, was hosted by INNO Technopark General Manager Akbarkhon Sobirkhonov. During the visit, we learned about INNO Technopark’s activities, innovation infrastructure, modern laboratories, and the opportunities it provides to its resident companies. The meeting also addressed the development of innovation ecosystems, knowledge and experience sharing, and potential areas for future collaboration. We hope this visit will contribute to the development of the innovation ecosystems of Türkiye and Uzbekistan and strengthen new collaborations between the two countries. . .

The Industrial Design and Prototyping Center (ETP), established through the collaboration of YTU Yıldız Technopark, Yıldız Technical University, and the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, is now officially open. Built with an investment of approximately €5 million, ETP brings together academics, entrepreneurs, students, and industry professionals under one roof, strengthening university-industry collaboration from idea generation and prototyping to mass production. We are proud to support this important investment, which will contribute to Türkiye's high value-added manufacturing and technology ecosystem. #YTUYıldızTechnopark . . YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi ve İstanbul Sanayi Odası iş birliğiyle hayata geçirilen Endüstriyel Tasarım ve Prototipleme Merkezi (ETP) hizmete açıldı. Yaklaşık 5 milyon Euro yatırımla kurulan ETP; akademisyenleri, girişimcileri, öğrencileri ve sanayicileri aynı çatı altında buluşturarak fikirden prototipe, prototipten seri üretime uzanan süreçte üniversite-sanayi iş birliğini güçlendirmeyi hedefliyor. Türkiye'nin yüksek katma değerli üretim ve teknoloji ekosistemine katkı sağlayacak bu önemli yatırımın hayırlı olmasını diliyoruz. #YTÜYıldızTeknopark

Okulyo, one of the companies in the YTU Yıldız Technopark London ecosystem, has signed a cooperation protocol with the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education as part of the Turnstile Card Access System and Financial Literacy in Education Project. Through this collaboration, the project aims to contribute to the digitalization of secure school entry and exit processes, enhance student safety, and support the development of financial literacy—one of the key competencies emphasized in the Türkiye Century Education Model. With its innovative education technology solutions, Okulyo continues to create value by supporting the development of a safer, digitally empowered school ecosystem and contributing to the digital transformation of education. As YTU Yıldız Technopark, we are proud to see our companies establish impactful collaborations through innovative technologies, and we remain committed to supporting success stories that contribute to the digital transformation of our country. #YTUYıldızTechnopark #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #Startup

YTU Yıldız Technopark hosted a delegation of 38 senior executives from various industries during the ESSEC Business School MBA Program Information and Networking Event, organized in collaboration with the Turkish-French Chamber of Commerce. The program opened with remarks by Prof. Dr. Cengiz Kaya, Deputy General Manager of YTU Yıldız Technopark. Participants were introduced to Yıldız Technical University, the innovation ecosystem of YTU Yıldız Technopark, the activities of the YTU Technology Transfer Office (TTO), and the R&D and entrepreneurship opportunities offered within our technopark. Following presentations by our technopark companies, participants exchanged ideas during the networking session, and the program concluded with a visit to the ETP. We thank the ESSEC Business School MBA participants for their valuable contributions and the Turkish-French Chamber of Commerce for their support in organizing this event. We look forward to meeting again in future projects.

As YTU Yıldız Technopark, we were honored to host H.E. Osman Koray Ertaş, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the United Kingdom, at our London office, where we continue our operations in collaboration with Entertech Istanbul Technopark. The meeting was hosted by Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, Rector of Yildiz Technical University and Chairman of the Board of YTU Yıldız Technopark, together with Prof. Dr. Nuri Aydın, Rector of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa and Vice Chairman of the Board of Entertech. During the meeting, strategic opportunities for collaboration in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology between Türkiye and the United Kingdom were discussed. The participants also exchanged views on advancing university–industry collaboration at the international level and strengthening sustainable partnerships. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Osman Koray Ertaş for his kind visit and valuable insights; to Prof. Dr. Esra Hatipoğlu, Rector of Bahçeşehir University, for her participation; to Hasan Ulusoy, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in London; to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Faruk Aysan, Faculty Member at Qatar Hamad Bin Khalifa University, for organizing the event; to Prof. Dr. Ebubekir Ceylan, President of the Union of Academics and Writers of Islamic Countries; and to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alparslan Kartal, Faculty Member at Kafkas University, for their valuable contributions. We hope that the new collaborations to be established between our two countries will create lasting value for the innovation ecosystem. We remain committed to strengthening international partnerships and contributing to the global innovation ecosystem. #YTU #YTUYıldızTechnopark

YTU Yıldız Technopark Dubai-based company ITserv Technology has signed a strategic technology partnership with Fenerbahçe Sports Club. The AI-powered ITOC360 platform developed by ITserv Technology will be utilized in Fenerbahçe Sports Club’s technology operations. Through the platform, stadium operations, IT systems, software, and critical technology infrastructure will be monitored and managed 24/7 from a single center. This initiative aims to enable rapid response to potential issues, strengthen operational continuity, and support data-driven, smarter decision-making processes. As YTU Yıldız Technopark, we are proud to stand by our companies on their success journeys and continue writing success stories that extend from local achievements to global impact. . . . YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark Dubai Firmalarımızdan ITserv Technology ile Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü Arasında Stratejik Teknoloji İş Birliğine imza attı. ITserv Technology tarafından geliştirilen yapay zekâ destekli ITOC360 platformu, Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü'nün teknoloji operasyonlarında kullanılacak. Platform sayesinde stadyum operasyonları, BT sistemleri, yazılımlar ve kritik teknoloji altyapısı tek bir merkezden 7/24 izlenip yönetilebilecek. Bu sayede olası sorunlara hızlı müdahale edilmesi, operasyonel sürekliliğin güçlendirilmesi ve veri odaklı, daha akıllı karar alma süreçlerinin desteklenmesi hedefleniyor. YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark olarak, firmalarımızın başarı yolculuklarında yanlarında olmaktan gurur duyuyor ve yerelden globale uzanan başarı hikâyelerini birlikte yazmaya devam ediyoruz. #YTUYıldızTechnopark #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #Startup

YTU Yıldız Technopark’s international offices in Dubai, London, Amsterdam and Skopje connect our ecosystem with global markets, investment opportunities, and innovation networks, supporting the international growth journey of technology companies and startups. • • YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark’ın Dubai, Londra, Amsterdam ve Üsküp’teki uluslararası ofisleri; ekosistemimizi küresel pazarlar, yatırım fırsatları ve inovasyon ağlarıyla buluşturarak teknoloji şirketleri ve girişimlerin uluslararası büyüme yolculuğunu destekliyor. #YTUYıldızTeknopark #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #Startup

epresenting our country at the heart of the global technology and investment ecosystem. We remain committed to strengthening Türkiye’s position in the global technology landscape and supporting our startups on their journey toward international success.

Discussions focused on the innovative technologies developed by our companies, their global growth ambitions, and potential opportunities for international collaboration. As YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, we extend our sincere thanks to all participating companies for successfully +

As YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, we have successfully concluded our participation in London Tech Week 2026, marking our first international trade show attendance as part of Türkiye’s first International Technology Marketing Office (UTPO) in Europe.

carry Türkiye’s entrepreneurial ecosystem onto the international stage and strengthen our role as a gateway for technology and innovation to the world. 📍 Stand No: 60 #YTU #YTUYıldızTechnopark #LondonTechWeek

our Ambassador received information about the innovative solutions and technologies our startups are bringing to international markets. Powered by the strong academic foundation of Yıldız Technical University and the global vision of YTU Yıldız Technopark, we will continue to

Türkiye’s technological strength takes the stage at London Tech Week 2026 through Europe’s first International Technology Marketing Office (UTPO)! As YTU Yıldız Technopark, proudly serving as Türkiye’s innovation hub, we have successfully completed the first day