By presidential decree, the Additional Area of the Yıldız Technical University Technology Development Zone in Arnavutköy has been officially designated. The Teknopark Arnavutköy project, for which a protocol had previously been signed, has entered a new phase with this decision.
The Arnavutköy campus, developed by Yıldız Technical University, YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, and the Arnavutköy Municipality, has been designated as the “Yıldız Technical University Technology Development Zone Extension Area” by a Presidential Decree. The decision, published in the Official Gazette, will transform Arnavutköy—a rapidly developing area of Istanbul—into a robust R&D and innovation ecosystem.
The conference "Celestial Crossroads: Encounters, Intersections, and Interactions," which explores the intersection of astronomy and history, is being attended by 45 academics from 16 countries. The conference will conclude on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Leading figures from the scientific community gathered at the “Creative Thinking, Innovation, and Education Panel,” organized in collaboration between Yıldız Technical University and the Orhun Education and Research Foundation. Ergun Kırlıkovalı, the inventor of polymer technologies, and international education expert Prof. Dr. Murat Taş were presented with the Orhun Foundation 2026 Science and Service Award.
Organized by the Quality and Productivity Club at Yıldız Technical University and named "Turkey’s Best Entrepreneurship Event" for three consecutive years, StarsUp is set to bring together young people and the business community on May 5–6.
Hosted by Yıldız Technical University and organized with the support of YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, the TÜBA “Workshop on Disasters and Preventive Measures” was held. During the two-day workshop, attention was drawn to the importance of moral awareness, in addition to educational and technical responsibilities, in disaster response.
The second edition of the "SATPARK Arts and Culture Awards," organized by the Center for Arts and Design Research and Applications (SATPARK) at Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ), was held.
The Yıldız Techno Venture Capital Investment Fund (GSYF), established under the leadership of Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) Yıldız Technopark in collaboration with BV Portföy, has officially launched its investment process targeting technology startups.
According to a statement from YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, the fund, with a budget of 1 billion lira, is preparing to make direct investments in startups with global ambitions, the potential for rapid scaling, and strong exit strategies.
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The Yıldız Technical University Sports Club extended its winning streak in the Korfball League to 25 games over the weekend, while the American Football Team returned from its away game in İzmir with a 23-0 victory, continuing its consistent run in the professional leagues.
