26 June 2026

The visit program was attended by Mr. Zeki Özdemir, Chairman of the Sivas Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mr. İsmail Timuçin, Chairman of the Board of ESTAŞ; Mr. Ahmet Nazmi Gökçeler from Gökçeler Savunma; Mr. Hasan Çaşut from Eva Kablo; and distinguished representatives from companies operating in various sectors across our region.

During the visit, our guests were introduced to CÜNAM’s advanced research infrastructure, laboratory facilities, and ongoing R&D activities in the fields of semiconductors, photonics, and advanced materials. Our capabilities in characterization, analysis, testing and measurement, as well as thin-film production, were also presented through on-site demonstrations.

Throughout the program, participants exchanged ideas on technology transfer processes, university–industry collaboration models, and national and international research funding mechanisms. Technical discussions also focused on potential joint R&D projects, testing and analysis services, and technology-driven collaboration opportunities that can address the needs of regional industry.

As CÜNAM, we remain committed to developing sustainable partnerships that transform scientific knowledge and technological innovation into value-added solutions for industry, contributing to our country’s high-value manufacturing capacity.

We sincerely thank all institutional representatives for honoring us with their visit and hope that the collaborations established through this meeting will generate valuable outcomes for both our region and our country.