Dr. Yasemin Yetkin, General Manager of Van Technopark, joined the “Bölge Gündemi” program, presented by Yıldıray Yıldız and produced by Selma Talar.
During the program broadcast on TRT Erzurum Radio, discussions focused on Van Technopark’s activities, initiatives aimed at developing the entrepreneurship and R&D ecosystem, support provided to technology-based ventures, and the role of technology and innovation in regional development.
Van Technopark’s Activities Discussed
During the program, Dr. Yasemin Yetkin shared information about Van Technopark’s current activities and ongoing initiatives aimed at increasing the region’s technology development capacity.
The discussion highlighted Van Technopark’s efforts to strengthen R&D and innovation activities, support technology-based ventures, promote an entrepreneurial culture, encourage the commercialization of innovative ideas, and enhance university-industry cooperation.
Key topics discussed during the program included:
Van Technopark’s current activities and ongoing projects
Initiatives to strengthen the entrepreneurship and R&D ecosystem
Support and opportunities provided to technology-based ventures
Transforming innovative ideas into entrepreneurial ventures and value-added products
The importance of technology and innovation in regional development
Activities aimed at strengthening university-industry cooperation
The Role of Technology and Innovation in Regional Development
The program also addressed the importance of connecting scientific knowledge and academic expertise generated within universities with the needs of industry, supporting technology-based ventures, and transforming innovative business ideas into economic value.
It was emphasized that supporting Van and the region’s young human capital, university infrastructure, and entrepreneurial potential through technology- and innovation-oriented initiatives can create significant opportunities for sustainable development and value-added production.
Strengthening the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
As Van Technopark, we attach great importance to creating an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can develop technology-based innovative ideas, supporting the growth of R&D companies, and contributing to stronger cooperation between universities and industry.
We continue our efforts to increase the region’s technology development capacity, support qualified entrepreneurial ventures, encourage the commercialization of innovative ideas, and strengthen Van’s position in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship.
We would like to thank Yıldıray Yıldız, presenter of the “Bölge Gündemi” program, and Selma Talar, the program’s producer, for their kind invitation and valuable contributions.