Strategic Partnership in R&D and Innovation Between Balıkesir Teknokent and Uzbekistan Renaissance Education University

A cooperation protocol has been signed between the Balıkesir University Technology Development Zone (Balıkesir Teknokent) and Uzbekistan Renaissance Education University, which operates in Tashkent. The protocol aims to establish a sustainable framework for collaboration between the two institutions in entrepreneurship-oriented joint programs, R&D and innovation partnerships, and technology transfer processes.

The signing ceremony was attended by Vice Rector of Renaissance Education University Zokir Zikriyayev, Rector of Balıkesir University Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu, Vice Rector of Balıkesir University Fatih Satıl, and General Manager of Balıkesir Teknokent Lecturer Burcu Aydemir.

Within the scope of the protocol, it is planned that students and prospective entrepreneurs from both institutions will mutually participate in entrepreneurship camps and acceleration programs, and will be brought together in the same programs alongside Teknokent entrepreneurs. These programs are intended to be conducted with a strong focus on training and mentorship, aiming to establish a lasting bridge between the entrepreneurship ecosystems through the reciprocal contributions of academics and industry experts.

To ensure effective on-the-ground coordination of the collaboration, it is planned to establish an “International Liaison Office” in Tashkent within the university to represent Balıkesir Teknokent, as well as a corresponding liaison point at Balıkesir Teknokent to represent the university.