AKİTEK – Smart Technologies Design and Excellence Center is an applied research, development, and innovation center jointly established by KTO Karatay University and the Konya Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye. As a university-affiliated SME, AKİTEK serves as a bridge between academia and industry by developing high-impact solutions in the fields of smart technologies, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainable systems.
The center supports interdisciplinary R&D projects, prototype development, and industrial collaborations aligned with Horizon Europe priorities and national innovation agendas. AKİTEK also provides consultancy and coordination services for EU-funded proposals, and actively participates in technology transfer and commercialization processes.
With its team of academic researchers, engineers, and project experts, AKİTEK aims to accelerate the regional innovation ecosystem and contribute to the development of globally competitive, technology-driven enterprises.
Hello, I'm Yasin Uslugil from Türkiye. I work as a lecturer in Mechatronics at KTO Karatay University and also serve as the Business & Project Development Manager at AKİTEK (Smart Technologies Design and Excellence Center). AKİTEK is both a university-affiliated research center and a registered SME, focusing on smart technologies, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. I’m currently pursuing a Ph.D. on smart materials and actively involved in Horizon Europe and national R&D collaborations. I’m here to connect with like-minded partners for future innovation projects.