The Turkish Model
When the University TTO system in Turkiye was being developed, a wider scope and definition was adopted due to the maturity level of the national ecosystem as well as the differences between different Universities and their regional hinterlands. Technology Transfer was defined in a more holistic way including the creation of know-how through collaborations as well as its exploitation. Thus, the current TTO Model in Turkiye consists of 5 Modules:,
USIMP has a holistic and integrated approach to Knowledge/Technology transfer and focuses on the establishment and development of interface organisations that serves the specific institutional/regional needs with a model that is applicable and in agreement with the cultural characteristics. The main tool is to create consensus and synergies amongst internal and external stakeholders; namely, academia, industry, government, public institutions and NGOs. Tailor-made services are developed for various national and international players of the ecosystem and are implemented for capacity building and skills improvement.