Ataturk University will be a leader in the field of technology and innovation by utilising its newly constructed "Erzurum National Technology Workshops" facility to support the youth in the region and contribute to our country's "National Technology Move" objectives.

 "Technology-Centered Approach to Regional Development"

 The signing ceremony in the KUDAKA building was attended by the authorities responsible for the project, Ataturk University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Çavuşoğlu, KUDAKA Secretary General Oktay Güven, and Ataturk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu. It is the objective of the project to establish a contemporary technology infrastructure in Erzurum that will enable students to transform their aspirations, concepts, and initiatives into tangible outcomes.

 Education and observation opportunities in the field of technology will be provided to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young people at the middle and high school levels, through the initiative, which will be executed in collaboration with Ataturk University and TÜBİTAK. In order to facilitate students' preparation for national technology competitions, including TEKNOFEST, a comprehensive platform will be implemented within the project's framework.

 As stated by Rector Hacımüftüoğlu, "We are cultivating the technology producers of the future."

 Professor Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, Rector of Atatürk University, underscored the project's significant benefits for the region and Erzurum, stating, "Our university's pioneering work in the field of science and technology continues to contribute to the development of our region." Our youth's potential will be revealed through the "Erzurum National Technology Workshops" initiative, which will empower them to become the technology producers of the future. We are extremely proud to be leading such initiatives and offering our students a scientific perspective as Atatürk University. This endeavour represents a critical milestone in the pursuit of our national technology initiative objectives.

 Technological Transformation in the Region: A Vision

 20 million TL of the project's 23 million TL expenditure will be funded by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. The project's objective is to prepare 300 students for competitions in seminars, provide education to 1000 secondary school students annually in Erzurum, and participate in national and international competitions with the prepared projects upon its completion. Furthermore, the project delivers a variety of outputs, including the development of commercial products annually, five patent applications, and ten distinct model designs, all of which are intended to facilitate the commercialisation of innovative ideas.

 A robust infrastructure will be established in Erzurum through the initiative, which will bolster the national technology ecosystem. Under the supervision of Atatürk University, it is anticipated that this infrastructure will facilitate the development of a technology culture that is increasingly innovative in the region.

 Corporate Communications Directorate – January 28, 2025