SDG 1 · Indicator 1.4.1

Support for local sustainable start-ups

Istanbul Nişantaşı University supports the development of business ideas through training, mentoring, project guidance and cooperation networks. The Technology Transfer Office’s entrepreneurship and incubation services help students, graduates and academics develop ideas and understand commercialisation.

The TTO September 2025 Activity Report documents mentoring for student TEKNOFEST teams and the design of entrepreneurship and accelerator programmes. These activities provide access to knowledge and specialist support.

A local inclusion example is the strategic plan prepared to improve digitalisation in women’s cooperatives in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. This work aims to strengthen their use of digital tools and participation in economic life. These examples demonstrate capacity-building support, rather than verified business-creation or income outcomes.

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