The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB) held the Erzurum Regional Final of the Entrepreneur Support Program at Erzurum Technical University.

The Entrepreneur Support Program, launched by KOSGEB to support newly established businesses in priority sectors identified in line with our country's strategic goals, saw 15 project teams who passed the preliminary rounds present their projects at the Erzurum Regional Final. The jury included ETU Rector Prof. Dr. Bulent Cakmak, KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Department Head Ali Urhan, KOSGEB Provincial Director Lutfullah Aktas, Provincial Director of Industry and Technology Mustafa Kucukler, Northeastern Anatolia Development Agency Secretary General Oktay Guven, and Crystal Entrepreneurship Center Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Kagan Koray Ayten. Following evaluations, the jury awarded a total of 4.5 million TL in support to three projects in the fields of manufacturing, telecommunications, computer programming, consulting and information services, and scientific research and development activities.

Speaking after the final event, Rector Cakmak emphasized the value of the projects, stating, "We have completed the Erzurum Regional Final of the Entrepreneur Support Program with the leadership of KOSGEB and the contributions of our university. These kinds of support offer significant opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to bring their business ideas to life. With our Crystal Entrepreneurship Center, we continue to be an essential part of this ecosystem. On this occasion, I congratulate the project teams who received support and wish them success in our country."

Corporate Communications Directorate, 15.08.2024