This unit will serve as the first point of contact for individuals and institutions, both within and outside the university, who wish to collaborate with TTO Inc. Individuals seeking support will be directed to the appropriate personnel based on their fields of interest. The scope of the work will be defined step by step, and when necessary, they will be referred to other relevant units.
For instance, a dedicated staff member will be responsible for working with academics and industry professionals in the healthcare field. Academic and industrial stakeholders working in healthcare will directly contact this staff member regarding their specific issues or requests.
In the future, all procurement and financial operations will also be managed through this office.
The main responsibilities of this unit are as follows:
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Evaluation of Technological Innovations:
Upon receiving a request from a company, a preliminary analysis will be conducted by leveraging the university’s academic pool. Matching with suitable researchers and academics will be coordinated accordingly. -
R&D and Innovation Information:
Requests related to R&D and innovation from various institutions and organizations will be forwarded to TTO Inc. Meetings will be organized with subject-matter experts to provide solutions to company inquiries. -
Project Announcements:
All project calls will be announced to both internal and external stakeholders through social media, email, and the website. -
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):
All inquiries related to patents, utility models, and industrial designs will be directed to the IPR Management Unit, where expert staff will provide answers. -
Preliminary Project and Funding Information:
Information regarding R&D and innovation project supports such as TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB, and Development Agency programs will be made accessible in the most accurate and efficient manner. -
Expert Support:
If a company faces a problem it cannot solve internally, consultancy services will be provided to develop customized solutions. It is planned to involve retired experts with extensive industry experience. (This consultancy service will also serve as a revenue-generating method for TTO Inc.) -
Project Idea Evaluation:
Proper matching will be facilitated with researchers and academics to evaluate the compatibility of R&D project ideas with funding programs, as well as their technical feasibility and accuracy.