Innovations

· Konstantin Gebo

Food Innovation Cluster Project Launch and Information Day on Green Transition Support

Marmara Teknopark, as the lead, in partnership with Balıkesir Teknopark and under the support of the Ministry of Industry and Technology’s Cluster Support Program of the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, is pleased to introduce the Food Innovation Cluster Project to representatives of the region’s food sector.

The information event will cover the following:

* The Food Innovation Cluster Project and the support and collaboration opportunities it offers,

* Cluster membership processes,

* Green Transition Support provided under TÜBİTAK 1831.

Through this event, we aim to enable businesses to assess collaborative R&D and project development opportunities, strengthen university-industry collaborations, and identify support mechanisms aligned with green transition needs.

Speakers

* Rasim KESKİN – Senior Specialist, Technology Transfer Office, Marmara Teknopark

* Pelin MERCAN – Specialist Trainee, Technology Transfer Office, Marmara Teknopark

October 8, 2026 (Thursday)

13:30

Balıkesir Teknopark Conference Hall

Registration is required via the following form: https://forms.gle/WXkYyiySNpHqCHPe8

We invite representatives of food firms operating in Balıkesir and surrounding areas, relevant institutional officials, experts, and academics to evaluate the opportunities for innovation in the food sector, green transition, and collaborative project development at this event.