Projects Executed by DEPARK

Dokuz Eylül University Technopark – DEPARK contributes to local and national development objectives through its R&D and innovation-oriented projects, while also establishing its entrepreneurship ecosystem activities in accordance with the principle of sustainability. Through its events, initiatives, and support mechanisms, DEPARK fosters a robust communication environment for entrepreneurs by actively participating in national and international entrepreneurship networks.


DEPARK facilitates the development of sectoral R&D projects and offers appropriate infrastructure and support to companies on their journeys to incorporation, commercialization, and internationalization by overseeing the pre-incubation and incubation processes of entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs.

The İzmir Ent4Int Project was a collaborative effort between DEPARK and Dokuz Eylül University. The project, which was funded by the European Union / ICMPD under the "ENHANCER – Common Use Facilities" program, offered logistical support, mentorship, networking, and training to local and migrant entrepreneurs. The project was effectively finalized and completed in 2024.

DEPARK koordinasyonunda yürütülen BİGGSinerji ProjesiThe BIGGSinerji Project, which is coordinated by DEPARK, is an authorized implementing organization under the TÜBİTAK 1512 Techno-Entrepreneurship Capital Support Program (BİGG). It offers pre-incubation services to entrepreneurs who have business ideas that are founded on technology and innovation. BIGGSinerji, which provided mentorship, training, and a variety of support mechanisms, obtained a 50% success rate in the TÜBİTAK BİGG 2025/1 call. This achievement was significant in that it connected its entrepreneurs with the investment process.

The ECOMINIMIZE Project, another critical project, is coordinated by DEPARK and implemented by DEU İzmir Vocational School in collaboration with Hellenic Mediterranean University and BIZRUPT NGO. The initiative commenced with its activities on June 1, 2025, with the European Commission's funding within the Erasmus+ program.