Dr. Yasemin YETKİN, General Manager of Van Teknokent, paid an official visit to Dr. Damla TURAN, Director General of R&D Incentives at the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology.

As part of the visit, meetings were also held with Ali Rıza ÇATALDAĞ, Deputy Director General of R&D Incentives; İbrahim KARABULUT, Head of Department; and Figen ŞİRİ, Branch Manager.

During the meetings, discussions focused on Van Teknokent’s ongoing activities, current projects, and strategic objectives for the upcoming period. Key topics included strengthening the regional research, development, and innovation ecosystem, supporting technology-based entrepreneurship, enhancing university–industry collaboration, and improving the institutional capacities of Technology Development Zones.

The meetings also provided an opportunity to exchange views on increasing Van Teknokent’s contribution to regional development, promoting innovative and high-value-added technology production, expanding entrepreneurial activities, and fostering R&D-oriented partnerships.

In line with the policies and strategies of the Ministry of Industry and Technology concerning Technology Development Zones, Van Teknokent remains committed to advancing its activities in R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer, strengthening university–industry cooperation, and contributing to the technology-driven economic development of the region.

The visit concluded following constructive discussions and mutual evaluations.

Van Teknokent extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Damla TURAN, Director General of R&D Incentives; Ali Rıza ÇATALDAĞ, Deputy Director General; İbrahim KARABULUT, Head of Department; and Figen ŞİRİ, Branch Manager, for their kind hospitality, valuable insights, and constructive contributions.