A New Era in Health Entrepreneurship: AstraZeneca and ITU Core Collaboration
The year 2023 is considered an important milestone in the field of health entrepreneurship in Türkiye. partnership It is aimed to strengthen Türkiye's entrepreneurship potential in the field of health technologies. AstraZeneca Türkiye, within the scope of this cooperation ITU ARI TechnopolisIt will provide mentoring and expertise support to entrepreneurs at ITU Cekirdek, the incubation center of .
A Strong Support Structure with ITU Core
This support, combined with the solid entrepreneurship infrastructure of ITU ARI Teknokent, opens doors to entrepreneurs who want to develop effective and sustainable solutions in the field of healthcare. AstraZeneca Turkey has entered into a strategic partnership with ITU Cekirdek to support startups that develop innovative solutions in healthcare technologies. This partnership aims to accelerate the sustainable transformation in healthcare systems.
Science-Based Approach and Patient-Centered Vision
With AstraZeneca’s expertise, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to develop scientifically based, patient-focused solutions in priority treatment areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory, metabolism and rare diseases. AZ Lab program Through this project, entrepreneurs will be provided with comprehensive support in many areas such as product development, regulatory processes, market access and mentoring.
Combining Global Experience with Local Entrepreneurship
AstraZeneca's global experience in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, combined with ITU Cekirdek's internationally proven entrepreneurship infrastructure, enables the implementation of effective and sustainable projects in the field of healthcare. Entrepreneurs who wish to participate in the program must apply by May 12, 2025. itucekirdek.com They can apply via the address.
AstraZeneca: A Company Offering Innovative Solutions
Innovative and research-based pharmaceutical company operating in over 100 countries AstraZeneca, touches the lives of millions of people with treatment solutions based on scientific research. Operating in Türkiye for many years, AstraZeneca Türkiye stands out with its projects that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem and its vision of sustainable health.
Achievements of ITU Core Incubation Center
ITU Cekirdek Incubation Center has been operating since 2011 to accelerate the development of technology-focused startups. Having supported over 5 thousand startups and 11 thousand entrepreneurs to date, the center achieved international success by being selected as the “World’s Best University Incubation Center” by Sweden-based UBI Global in 2023.
Support for Entrepreneurs All Year Round
Receiving more than 7 thousand applications each year, ITU Cekirdek contributes to the growth of approximately 500 startups with the training programs, mentoring opportunities, investment opportunities and wide business network support it offers. Last year A. Catalyst Network Supporting initiatives focusing on areas such as digital transformation in healthcare, artificial intelligence and remote patient monitoring under its umbrella, AstraZeneca Turkey is taking its contribution to healthcare innovation one step further with the collaboration it started with ITU Cekirdek this year.
Entrepreneurship and Collaboration: The Key to Transformation in Healthcare
AstraZeneca Türkiye Board Member, Information Technologies and Digital Director Yagiz Aydemir, regarding the collaboration, said, “Innovation is in AstraZeneca’s DNA. As AstraZeneca Türkiye, we have the vision of leading the development of the health ecosystem in our country with innovation.” In this context, AZ LAB program It is aimed to develop solutions that will create value in the field of health.
Statement from ITU ARI Teknokent General Manager
ITU ARI Teknokent General Manager Prof. Dr. Attila Dikbas “Health technologies are an area that has both social benefit and high impact potential. As ITU ARI Teknokent, this collaboration with AstraZeneca, which is an important building block for areas that include ‘Lifetech’, one of our 2025 focus points, will enable our health entrepreneurs to have faster access to information, experience and global vision.”
With this collaboration, AstraZeneca Türkiye and ITU ARI Teknokent aim to pave the way for projects that will shape not only today's but also the future's healthcare system.
