January 15, 2025
The President of MÜSİAD’s Digital Transformation Sector Board, Mr. Taha Çiftçi, along with an accompanying delegation, paid a visit to our university. Hosted by İZÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cevat Acar and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Küçük, the visit culminated in the signing of an education and cooperation protocol between MÜSİAD and our university.
Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University had the privilege of welcoming members of the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (MÜSİAD) Digital Transformation Sector Board. Under the leadership of Board President Taha Çiftçi, the delegation toured the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences laboratories. The visitors were introduced to the Pardus Laboratories, established in collaboration with TÜBİTAK, where the significance of the open-source ecosystem was emphasized. Discussions also focused on ongoing efforts to develop domestic and national technological systems. Furthermore, the delegation was briefed on the research conducted at the Sabri Ülker Halal Food Laboratory.
Following the laboratory visits, the delegation proceeded to Teknopark, where they engaged in discussions with our academics and Teknopark administrators. The meeting, attended by Prof. Dr. Tarık Özkul, Dr. Şengül Bayrak Hayta, Dr. Oktay Doğangün, Dr. Artrim Kjamilji, Dr. Hakan Gençoğlu, and TTO Director Ayşenur Yalçın, provided a platform for evaluating current projects and exploring potential areas of collaboration.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR İZÜ STUDENTS THROUGH THE İYMEP PROTOCOL
During the visit, an Education and Cooperation Protocol was formally signed between our university and MÜSİAD. Additionally, in collaboration with MÜSİAD Digital Transformation Sector Board members, the Workplace Vocational Training Program (İYMEP) Protocol was also concluded. Under this agreement, İZÜ students who meet the required criteria will have the opportunity to complete their entire eighth semester in a professional workplace environment, allowing them to gain hands-on industry experience.