Sabanci University is a private university established in Istanbul. The university has a strong research competence and infrastructure on cybersecurity, big data analytics, AI and ML applications, high performance computing, manufacturing technologies, innovative advanced materials, smart logistics and 5G/6G related technologies etc.
The Enterprise Europe Network (Avrupa İşletmeler Ağı) is the world's largest network that serves especially SMEs, as well as large companies and universities, with over 6,000 experts working in more than 470 member institutions in over 60 countries, aiming to establish international collaborations.
Our goal is to support organisations in Istanbul on international collaborations, as well as to enhance their innovation and R&D infrastructure. We also facilitate companies in finding each other for commercial, technological business partnerships, or joint R&D projects through the European Enterprise Network profile database. Furthermore, we organize international B2B matchmaking events to help companies meet face-to-face and find potential partners.
SU is the coordinator of EEN-Istanbul. Contact us at een@sabanciuniv.edu to join the Enterprise Europe Network database and benefit from our services.
I’m the Project Development Manager at Sabancı University, where I’ve been part of the research and innovation ecosystem for more than 15 years. My work focuses on developing and managing collaborative R&D and innovation projects funded by major European programmes such as Horizon Europe.
I support researchers in turning innovative ideas into strong, competitive proposals — helping them identify funding opportunities, build strategic international partnerships, and design impactful projects. Over the years, I’ve worked across diverse fields, including sustainable urban mobility, advanced materials, and digital technologies, with a focus on initiatives that create real social and economic impact.