Organize Sanayi Bölgelerinde İrtibat Ofisleri Aracılığıyla Üniversite-Sanayi İşbirliğinin Geliştirilmesi: KTÜ TTM Örneği
18th International Technology Transfer Conference (ITTC 2025), Ljubljana, Slovenya, 8 - 10 Ekim 2025, ss.19-22, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Ljubljana
- Basıldığı Ülke: Slovenya
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.19-22
- Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study investigates how establishing Technology Transfer Office (TTO) liaison offices within Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) can overcome structural and communicational barriers in university–industry cooperation. The research adopts a qualitative case study methodology, drawing on longitudinal data (2018–2024) from the Karadeniz Technical University Technology Transfer Application and Research Center (KTU TTC). Data sources include institutional records, project databases, company visit logs, and academic–industry matchmaking records, complemented by qualitative feedback from stakeholders. Findings demonstrate that the OIZ-based liaison model substantially increased firm engagement (from 15 firms in 2019 to 76 in 2024), facilitated 43 academic–industry pairings leading to 20 publicly funded projects, and supported the establishment of two certified R&D Centers and one accredited test center. Moreover, the initiative enhanced firms’ awareness of R&D incentives and fostered a shift from intermediary-based interactions to direct cooperation, indicating the formation of a sustainable trust-based collaboration culture. The added value of this study lies in providing empirical evidence on a place-based interface model for technology transfer, an area largely overlooked in prior literature. While most research focuses on university- or technopark-embedded TTOs, this paper shows that relocating interface structures directly into industrial zones accelerates collaboration, enhances accessibility, and strengthens regional innovation ecosystems. The findings contribute a transferable model for policymakers and practitioners seeking to bridge structural gaps between academia and industry and to design more inclusive innovation policies.