Yildiz Technical University

Founded in 1911, Yildiz Technical University (YTU) is a leading Turkish research university that fuses engineering, architecture, and design to advance sustainable, people-centric built environments.

1. Vibrant R&D ecosystem – 10 faculties, 40 000+ students, and 2 500 researchers work through 20+ specialised centres and laboratories in clean energy, hydrogen, biotechnology, radiation technologies, additive manufacturing, smart systems, and urban studies.

2. Innovation powerhouse – Yildiz Technopark, located on-campus, hosts 700+ tech companies and the country’s largest incubation centre, ranking first among 90+ Turkish technology development zones for three consecutive years. Its Technology Transfer Office links academia and industry via units for cooperation, patents, international projects, entrepreneurship, and prototyping.

3. Strong EU project portfolio – Active partner or coordinator in Horizon Europe, EIT, COST, Erasmus+, Interreg and other programmes, with expertise in circular construction, novel bio-based materials, climate-neutral cities, digital twins, and citizen engagement.

4. Alignment with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) – Interdisciplinary teams in architecture, urban planning, materials science, and social sciences co-create solutions that marry aesthetics, inclusion, and sustainability, addressing sufficiency, adaptive reuse, and nature-based design.

5. What we offer – Applied research capacity, living labs across Istanbul, rapid prototyping, extensive industry network, skilled proposal writers, and proven project management.

6. Looking for – Consortia seeking a reliable R&D and innovation partner to pilot, test, and scale NEB Facility solutions that enhance quality of life while cutting environmental footprints.