An international conference titled "Celestial Crossroads: Encounters, Intersections, and Interactions," which explores the intersection of astronomy and history, has begun at Y谋ld谋z Technical University (YT脺).
By presidential decree, the Additional Area of the Y谋ld谋z Technical University Technology Development Zone in Arnavutk枚y has been officially designated. The Teknopark Arnavutk枚y project, for which a protocol had previously been signed, has entered a new phase with this decision.
The Arnavutk枚y campus, developed by Y谋ld谋z Technical University, YT脺 Y谋ld谋z Technopark, and the Arnavutk枚y Municipality, has been designated as the 鈥淵谋ld谋z Technical University Technology Development Zone Extension Area鈥 by a Presidential Decree. The decision, published in the Official Gazette, will transform Arnavutk枚y鈥攁 rapidly developing area of Istanbul鈥攊nto 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 鈥淐reative Thinking, Innovation, and Education Panel,鈥 organized in collaboration between Y谋ld谋z Technical University and the Orhun Education and Research Foundation. Ergun K谋rl谋koval谋, the inventor of polymer technologies, and international education expert Prof. Dr. Murat Ta艧 were presented with the Orhun Foundation 2026 Science and Service Award.
Organized by the Quality and Productivity Club at Y谋ld谋z Technical University and named "Turkey鈥檚 Best Entrepreneurship Event" for three consecutive years, StarsUp is set to bring together young people and the business community on May 5鈥6.
Hosted by Y谋ld谋z Technical University and organized with the support of YT脺 Y谋ld谋z Technopark, the T脺BA 鈥淲orkshop on Disasters and Preventive Measures鈥 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 Y谋ld谋z Technical University (YT脺), was held.
The Y谋ld谋z Techno Venture Capital Investment Fund (GSYF), established under the leadership of Y谋ld谋z Technical University (YT脺) Y谋ld谋z Technopark in collaboration with BV Portf枚y, has officially launched its investment process targeting technology startups.
According to a statement from YT脺 Y谋ld谋z 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.
