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The Idea Basket & G-Fast Entrepreneur Acceleration Program has been completed.
The final stage of the Fikir Sepeti & G-Fast Entrepreneur Acceleration Program, organized for the third time in cooperation with the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sakarya University Technopark, was held with the aim of bringing new success stories to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and developing ideas with business potential. Idea Basket & G-Fast Entrepreneurial Acceleration Program award ceremony The final event, held at the Sakarya Teknokent Fusion Entreprene

Sakarya Economy News
1 day ago2 min read


Product Exhibition and B2B Event to be held in Sakarya
The TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board will organize a “Product Exhibition and B2B Event” on May 12. The “Add Women’s Power to the Supply Chain” Product Exhibition and B2B Event will be organized by the The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board, which operates under the umbrella of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, service building. The event will t

Sakarya Economy News
3 days ago1 min read


50 percent of Sakarya Science Center construction completed
The construction of the Science Center, which is being built on a 7,500-square-meter area, has reached 50 percent completion. The Science Center, which is being constructed by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality using its own financial resources, will include an incubation center, foyer area, exhibition units, information desk, permanent and traveling exhibition halls, a TÜBİTAK point, as well as workshops focused on space, aviation, astronomy, natural sciences, mathematics

Sakarya Economy News
4 days ago1 min read


Sakarya University prepares for new strategic planning period
SAU 2nd Advisory Board Meeting Sakarya University held its 2nd Advisory Board Meeting, where the strategic goals included in the university’s 2030 vision were discussed. The meeting was attended by the following figures:Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Türkiye and 27th Term Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, former Minister of Transport Ahmet Arslan, former Minister of Transport Cahit Turhan, Rahmi Doğan, AK Party Sakarya MP Ali İnci, Sakarya University Rector Hamza Al,

Sakarya Economy News
4 days ago2 min read


New production areas to be created for SMEs in Sakarya
Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Assembly Meeting Akgün Altuğ, President of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), announced that they plan to make Organized Industrial Zones more attractive for SMEs. Speaking at the chamber’s assembly meeting, Altuğ stated that they are working on an alternative model that is more feasible and capable of delivering faster results. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Noting that they had p

Sakarya Economy News
May 41 min read


Sakarya University and Keskin Kimya will collaborate.
A cooperation protocol was signed between SAU and Keskin Kimya. A cooperation protocol has been signed between Sakarya University and Keskin Kimya Sanayi A.Ş.. The signing ceremony was attended by Sakarya University Rector Hamza Al, Keskin Kimya General Manager Yahya Keskin, Keskin Enamel Academy Coordinator Gülşah Akbaba, SAU Vice Rector Halit Yaşar, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Ertan Bol, and academic staff. The protocol was officially signed by Rector Hamza Al and Ge

Sakarya Economy News
May 31 min read


Bicycle Use Expands Along Karasu Coast
Tripy Bikes Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality continues to strengthen its “bicycle-friendly” initiatives and environmentally friendly transportation alternatives across the city. As part of these efforts, the municipality has increased the number of Tripy electric bicycles operating along the Karasu Coast to 150, making bicycle use more accessible in the area. With the expanded capacity, residents and visitors will be able to easily rent bikes from various نقاط along the coas

Sakarya Economy News
May 21 min read


Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik: “We Are Working on 6th and 7th Generation Fighter Jet Concepts”
Rector of Bingöl University, Erdal Çelik, stated that Türkiye’s 5th-generation fighter jet TAI Kaan is among the limited number of platforms in the world with its low radar visibility and internal weapons systems. He also emphasized that universities are currently conducting studies on 6th and 7th generation fighter jet concepts. SUBÜ, Faculty of Technology Deputy Dean Assoc. Dr. Harun Gül - Bingöl University Rector Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik was the 120th gu

Sakarya Economy News
May 21 min read


Toyota Technical Project Competition Awards Ceremony to Be Held on May 12
Finalists of the Toyota Technical Project Competition, organized in cooperation with the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of National Education and Toyota Automotive Industry Turkey, have been announced. Aiming to discover future scientists, the competition received applications from Sakarya, Bilecik, Bolu, Düzce, and Kocaeli. Awards will be presented to the projects that ranked first in their respective provinces during the ceremony to be held on Tuesday, May 12. Within the sc

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 301 min read


₺1 Billion Investment to Protect Lake Sapanca
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that work has begun on a new infrastructure investment aimed at protecting Sapanca Lake and minimizing water loss and leakage rates. Sapanca Lake Stating that 65% of Sakarya’s drinking water needs are supplied from Lake Sapanca, Alemdar emphasized that with the implementation of new projects and the renewal of existing lines, water losses will be reduced to minimum levels. He also noted that the lake will be prot

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 272 min read


Innovative Ideas from Youth to Shape Sakarya’s Future
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, Youth Participatory Project Workshop The voting phase has begun for the “Youth Participatory Project Workshop 2025–2026 Idea Competition,” launched by the Strategy Development Department of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality. The competition, which aims to encourage young people to contribute to Sakarya’s future with innovative ideas, will remain open for public voting via www.sakarya.bel.tr until May 3, 2026. Organized with a transparent and

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 252 min read


Prof. Dr. Hayrettin Zengin Elected President of Sakarya City Council
Prof. Dr. Hayrettin Zengin has been elected as the President of the Sakarya City Council. The 5th Ordinary General Assembly of the Sakarya City Council—one of the key platforms for participatory governance and collective decision-making—was held with broad participation at the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Council Hall. Sakarya City Council 5th Ordinary General Assembly The meeting attracted significant interest from public institutions, non-governmental organizations, an

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 252 min read


Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster Delegation Holds Contacts in China
A delegation representing the “Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster,” established through the partnership of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB) with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade, visited the People’s Republic of China to attend the first phase of the 139th Canton Fair. Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster, China Organized by SATSO’s Project and B

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 241 min read


Economy and Trade Association Purchasing Summit Kicks Off
The purchasing summit organized by the Sakarya branch of the Economy and Trade Association (ETD) will be held at Sen Hotel. Economy and Trade Association, Sakarya With the participation of the Istanbul and Thrace branches, the ETD Sakarya Purchasing Summit will turn into a regional trade event and will begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Following the protocol speeches, the summit will continue with stand visits, and a total of 80 companies will take part in the e

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 241 min read


Federal Elektrik Continues Its Growth with Strong Technology
Federal Electricity Factory Building Turkey’s first and only domestic manufacturer of switchgear equipment, Federal Elektrik, continues to grow with its strong technological infrastructure in its 36th year. Since its establishment in 1990, the company has gone beyond being just a manufacturer, strengthening its leadership in the low-voltage switchgear sector with its integrated structure that designs, develops, tests, and produces its own products. Providing information about

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 222 min read


Poor Planning Can Burden a City with Long-Term Problems
While some of the projects announced to the public by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar are nearing completion, others stand out as large-scale investments that will shape the city’s long-term development vision. Planned across many areas such as transportation, infrastructure, culture, tourism, urban transformation, sports, and the environment, these projects represent strong steps that will define Sakarya’s future. However, the main issue is not simply p

Hasan Coşkun
Apr 212 min read


Cooperation to Be Established Between SUBÜ and IUTET Universities
Sakarya University of Applied Sciences and Tajikistan International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship signed a cooperation protocol. A strategic cooperation protocol has been signed between Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) and the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan (IUTET). The protocol was signed by SUBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık and IUTET Rector Prof. Dr. Asrorzoda Ubaidullo Sattor. Based on cooperation agree

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 172 min read


Lifelong Learners Academy to Launch in Sakarya
The Sakarya University Lifelong Learners Academy aims to improve the quality of life of individuals aged 60 and over, strengthen their social participation, and support their active involvement in lifelong learning processes. Lifelong Learners Academy for Individuals Aged 60 and Over The program will be carried out under the coordination of Sakarya University’s Social Contribution and Sustainability Coordination Office, in cooperation with Sakarya University, the Sakarya Gove

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 162 min read


Sports Training Programs for Women to Be Offered in Sakarya
Registrations have started for the new term of free sports schools organized by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality for women. The training programs, offered in five different disciplines—step aerobics, zumba, self-defense training, pilates, and swimming—will be conducted by expert instructors. Applications Available at sakarya.bel.tr Participants can register free of charge via www.sakarya.bel.tr for the programs organized under the motto “Sports for Everyone and Health for A

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 161 min read


Post-Disaster Education to Be Strengthened with the International REACT Academy Project
The international REACT academy project is being carried out under the coordination of SAU. The kickoff meeting of the REACT Academy Project, supported by the European Union and coordinated by Sakarya University, has been held. The meeting, hosted by Sakarya University, brought together academics and researchers from six different countries. With the launch meeting of REACT Academy— the highest-budget project led by the university—project activities have officially begun. The

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 152 min read
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