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Osmangazi Municipality – Partner Profile for DUT Call 2026

Osmangazi Municipality is the largest district municipality of Bursa, Türkiye, serving over 900,000 residents in the historic heart of the city. Located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Osmangazi combines rich cultural heritage with forward-looking sustainable urban development. Our municipality actively implements projects that protect historical assets, enhance urban health, and improve the quality of life for citizens.

We have extensive experience in EU-funded and international cooperation projects, including Horizon Europe and Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) initiatives. Our portfolio covers themes such as:

• Sustainable urban mobility and 15-Minute City concepts

• Cultural heritage preservation and adaptive reuse

• Climate adaptation and resilience

• Circular economy and food waste prevention

• Urban health and inclusive public space design

Why partner with us?

• Strong institutional capacity with a dedicated R&D and Project Development Department.

• Proven track record in managing EU projects as partner.

• Access to unique pilot areas blending historic urban fabric, industrial heritage, and modern urban challenges.

• Committed local stakeholders and political support ensuring long-term project impact.

For DUT Call 2025, we are particularly interested in collaborations on sustainable urban transitions, heritage-led regeneration, green and blue infrastructure, climate resilience, and innovative community engagement models. Osmangazi offers an ideal real-life laboratory to test and scale innovative solutions in an urban context where history and modernity meet.

Contact: berkaysalman@osmangazi.bel.tr