Technology Development Foundation of Türkiye

Türkiye Technology Development Foundation

About Us

1991

Since
TTGV Vision

Technology Development
Foundation of Türkiye

TTGV was established in 1991 to support the international competitiveness of the private sector by enhancing its technology development competency, as well as to develop and implement pioneering models. TTGV continuously updates and evolves its activities in accordance with the international competitive requirements faced by the private sector.

Technology Development

First-of-a-Kind Projects

  • To strengthen the global competitive advantage of Turkish industry through technology.
  • To identify areas of paramount importance for technological advancement in Türkiye and to manage the transition processes.
  • To develop and disseminate best practices and programmatic methodologies in technology management.

Our Current Programs

What Does TTGV Offer?

First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Applications

We design and structure initial trials (PoC - Proof of Concept) for high-risk technologies.

Critical
Focus

We target high-impact areas where others hesitate to venture due to inherent risks.

Technology Valorization

We transform early-stage technologies into tangible commercial value.

Triggering Transformation

We provide strategic guidance for the green transformation of the industry.

Competitiveness

A technology-oriented approach to enhancing international competitiveness.

Catalyst

We act as a catalyst by bringing stakeholders together under the right models to trigger systemic transformation.

Building Communities

We cultivate and manage strategic collaboration networks and ecosystems within our focus areas.

ARZU KAPROL
Fashion Designer - Human-Centric Innovation Designer

In a world where we know it takes 2,000 liters of water to produce a single white t-shirt, the price we pay for the climate in an approach where we only plan to wear it five times is not merely the cost of those 2,000 liters.

ALİ KANTUR
Founder and Chairman of ITC Integrated Solid Waste Systems

As Türkiye, we can take a prominent place in the recycling sector. I believe that by making the right decisions regarding all types of waste, we can achieve this in a very short time with appropriate financing and effective auditing.

John Doerr
Investor - Author

The economic opportunities that solving the climate crisis would bring are not emphasized enough. After all, saving the planet is cheaper than destroying it.

Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın
TÜBİTAK President

Hydrogen, carbon management, and water technologies are key areas of focus; however, Türkiye’s true value lies in its ability to assume a role as a regional leader in these fields, export solution models, and serve as a reliable technology partner.

DOÇ. DR. İDİL GAZİULUSOY
Aalto University (Finland), Department of Sustainable Design and Innovation

Design for sustainability has evolved over the years from single-issue, problem-oriented approaches toward a more systemic and strategic perspective.

What's new?

Latest news about our programs and activities

TTGV Awards

Presented to individuals and organizations who act as pioneers of change within TTGV’s strategic focus areas. Detail

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Individuals and Organizations<br>recognized for excellence.

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