Dr. Yasemin Yetkin, General Manager of Van Technopark, met with İbrahim Karabulut, Head of the Technology Development Zones Department at the Directorate General for R&D Incentives of the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
During the meeting, information was shared on Van Technopark’s current activities, R&D and innovation initiatives, efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and activities planned for the upcoming period.
Current Activities and Future Objectives of Van Technopark Discussed
The meeting included an evaluation of Van Technopark’s role within the regional technology and innovation ecosystem, with discussions focusing on supporting technology-based ventures, developing R&D activities, strengthening university-industry cooperation, and facilitating the implementation of innovative projects.
In addition to ongoing activities, Van Technopark’s future objectives were discussed, together with potential initiatives to make more effective use of the region’s entrepreneurship and technology potential.
Particular attention was given to supporting entrepreneurs and R&D companies, transforming innovative ideas into technology-based products and services, developing qualified projects, and expanding access to the opportunities offered by technology development zones.
Strengthening Technology Development Zones
The meeting also addressed opportunities to strengthen the institutional and technological capacities of technology development zones, further develop the R&D and innovation ecosystem, support innovative ventures, and enhance cooperation among relevant institutions and stakeholders.
The important role of technology development zones in connecting scientific knowledge generated at universities with industry, commercializing R&D outputs, encouraging the creation of new technology-based ventures, and increasing value-added production was also emphasized.
R&D and Innovation for Regional Development
As Van Technopark, we continue our efforts to strengthen the region’s R&D, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship capacity, support the growth of technology-based companies, and contribute to the implementation of innovative projects.
In this context, we attach great importance to maintaining strong communication and cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Technology and other relevant institutions in order to contribute to Van and the region’s technology-driven development objectives.
We would like to thank İbrahim Karabulut, Head of the Technology Development Zones Department at the Directorate General for R&D Incentives of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, for his kind hospitality, valuable insights, and constructive evaluations.