Van Technopark participated in the opening of the “Tech Entrepreneurship Training for Trainers”, organized within the scope of the ETKİM Young Tech Entrepreneurship Program, implemented by the General Directorate of Innovation and Educational Technologies of the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye.
Held in Van from July 27 to 31, 2026, the five-day program brings together 52 teachers from 33 different provinces across Türkiye. The program aims to strengthen teachers’ competencies in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-oriented thinking and enable them to transfer their knowledge and experience to students, thereby contributing to the development of an entrepreneurial culture from an early age.
Dr. Yasemin Yetkin, General Manager of Van Technopark, also attended the opening program, where discussions focused on promoting entrepreneurship through education, encouraging young people to adopt technology- and innovation-oriented thinking, and developing the innovative human resources of the future.
52 Teachers from 33 Provinces Gathered in Van
Bringing together teachers from different regions of Türkiye, the training program includes both theoretical and practical activities designed to improve participants’ knowledge and skills in technology-based entrepreneurship.
Throughout the five-day program, with contributions from Nuri Murat Avcı, President of TÜGİM – Association of Entrepreneurs and Business Mentors, Entrepreneurship Consultant/Mentor Serhat Duyar, and Ömer Faruk Başargan, participants will receive training on:
Entrepreneurship and technology entrepreneurship
Innovation and innovative thinking
Design thinking
Business model development
Integrating an entrepreneurial mindset into educational processes
The program aims to enable participating teachers to transfer the knowledge and skills they acquire into educational environments and contribute to strengthening students’ abilities in innovative thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Strengthening Entrepreneurship Culture Through Education
As Van Technopark, we attach great importance to promoting an entrepreneurial culture not only among aspiring entrepreneurs but also across different levels of the education system, introducing young people to technology and innovation at an early age, and supporting innovative ideas.
We believe that strong cooperation among universities, public institutions, educational organizations, and different stakeholders within the entrepreneurship ecosystem will make a significant contribution to raising future generations who develop technology, think innovatively, and create value.
We would like to thank the General Directorate of Innovation and Educational Technologies of the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, the ETKİM Young Tech Entrepreneurship Program team, our distinguished trainers, and all stakeholders involved in the organization for their valuable contributions. We hope that the program will make a significant contribution to Türkiye’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and educational community.