Türkiye Su Enstitüsü

What Türkiye Su Enstitüsü does

Türkiye Su Enstitüsü (SUEN) is a national water policy think tank established by government decree under the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Operating from its headquarters in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, the institute serves as Turkey's principal institutional platform for evidence-based water policy research, capacity building, and international cooperation on water resource management. Its primary audiences comprise national and sub-national government water agencies, international water professionals (notably from OIC member states and Middle Eastern countries), and multilateral organizations including UN agencies and regional bodies.

SUEN delivers its mandate through three principal service lines. First, it organizes the biennial Istanbul International Water Forum (IIWF), with the 5th edition held May 5-6, 2026, attracting approximately 2,800 participants from 72 countries, including ministers, decision-makers, academics, and representatives of roughly 20 international organizations such as UN-Water, UNDESA, World Bank, WHO, WMO, FAO, UNEP, and OECD. Second, it runs international training programs that have built capacity for more than 2,400 water and wastewater experts from over 55 countries since the institute's establishment. Third, it produces research publications and policy briefs on sustainable water management, water governance, and water resources, including flagship works such as 'SDG 6 and Türkiye', 'Türkiye and Water', and the remote-sensing-in-water-resources-management report.

The institute operates as a government research institution funded through the Turkish state budget rather than commercial revenue, with no commercial pricing applied to its core functions. It maintains a network of strategic international partnerships with bodies including the World Water Council (WWC), the International Water Resources Association (IWRA, whose Turkish Chapter launched under SUEN coordination in February 2026), UNESCO-IHE, UNECE, and the Global Consortium on Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (GLOWACON), alongside regional partners such as the D-8 Organization, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), and the Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency (SDC). Its outputs are delivered as public goods in service of national and international water policy objectives.

Name

Türkiye Su Enstitüsü

Legal name

Türkiye Su Enstitüsü (SUEN)

Website

https://suen.gov.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Türkiye Su Enstitüsü (SUEN) is Turkey's national water policy think tank under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, conducting water policy research, organizing the biennial Istanbul International Water Forum, delivering international training programs, and coordinating multilateral water diplomacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Policy Research and Government Advisory Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Water policy research
• Water resource management
• International water forum
• Capacity building training
• Water governance consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Üsküdar

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Institutional Funding: SUEN operates as a national research institution under the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The institute receives government funding to conduct water policy research, organize international forums, and deliver training programs to water professionals from partner countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Türkiye Su Enstitüsü (SUEN) is a national water policy think tank operating under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It conducts scientific research and strategic analysis on sustainable water management, organizes the biennial Istanbul International Water Forum bringing together global water leaders, and delivers international training programs to water and wastewater professionals from partner countries. The institute also publishes reports and policy briefs on water governance, transboundary water cooperation, and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.

Product overview

Türkiye Su Enstitüsü (SUEN) is a national think tank that functions as a policy research and training institution rather than a technology product company. The organization operates three main service lines: (1) organizing the biennial Istanbul International Water Forum (IIWF), an international conference platform; (2) delivering training programs on water and sanitation topics to international audiences; and (3) producing research publications and strategic reports on sustainable water management, water governance, and water resources. Key publications include the SDG 6 and Türkiye report, Türkiye and Water report, and Remote Sensing in Water Resources Management publication. The institution does not offer commercial software products but focuses on policy advisory, capacity building, and knowledge dissemination in the water sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• İstanbul Uluslararası Su Forumu (IIWF): Istanbul International Water Forum organized by SUEN in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, coordinated by SUEN and the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works.

Products and services

• Istanbul International Water Forum (IIWF) A biennial international forum organized by SUEN that brings together water experts, decision-makers, academics, and representatives from public and private sectors worldwide to discuss water resilience, governance, and management topics.
• International Training Programs for Water and Wastewater Professionals National and international training programs that disseminate Türkiye's technical experience in water and sanitation, having trained over 2,400 water and wastewater experts from more than 55 countries since establishment.
• Water Policy Research and Publications Scientific research, strategic idea development, and publication of reports on sustainable water management, water governance, and water resource policies for national and international audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400+ water and wastewater experts trained from 55+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970SUEN is a member of WAITRO, an independent non-governmental organization founded in 1970 under UN auspices. WAITRO brings together science, technology and innovation stakeholders including research organizations and universities to address global challenges and contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• World Water Council (WWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council, participated in the 5th Istanbul International Water Forum. WWC collaborates with SUEN on global water governance issues and represents a key partner in international water diplomacy efforts.
• International Water Resources Association (IWRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWRA's Turkish Chapter was launched under the coordination of SUEN in February 2026. This establishes a formal platform for Turkish water professionals to engage with IWRA's global network and activities.
• Global Consortium on Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (GLOWACON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focuses on public health protection through wastewater surveillance, including activities such as the 'Wastewater Surveillance: Public Health Protection at Global Events' webinar organized with Islamic Development Bank cooperation.
• Developing Eight (D-8)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with D-8 organization comprising developing countries on water resource management and capacity building initiatives in member states.
• Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation with UfM on Mediterranean water issues, contributing to the organization's water security agenda and regional coordination.
• Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency (SDC)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical cooperation with SDC on water sector development projects and capacity building initiatives in partner countries.
• International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in INBO activities focused on integrated water resources management at the river basin level, contributing to transboundary water cooperation frameworks.
• UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with UNESCO-IHE includes the IHE Delft Young Water Diplomats Programme, hosting delegations and exchanging expertise on water education and capacity development. Prof. Dr. Eddy Moors, former Rector of IHE Delft, contributed interviews on water sector training.
• UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUEN closely follows UNECE task force activities related to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Helsinki Water Convention), actively participating in Working Group on Integrated Water Resources Management activities.
• Istanbul International Water Forum PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 5th IIWF was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and coordinated by SUEN and the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works. Approximately 20 international organizations participated including UNDESA, UN-Water, World Bank, WHO, WMO, FAO, UNEP, OECD, and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Independent water policy research and convening institute that organizes World Water Week, the premier global water forum. Directly comparable to SUEN as a policy think tank hosting a major recurring international water conference.
• International Water Management Institute (IWMI): Research-for-development organization focused on sustainable water management in developing countries. Comparable to SUEN's training and applied research mission for water-stressed regions.
• World Water Council: International think tank that organizes the World Water Forum, focused on water policy and governance. SUEN already partners with WWC, making it a directly comparable global water governance body.
• UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education: United Nations water education and capacity-building institute based in Delft. SUEN has an active cooperation agreement with UNESCO-IHE, and both operate training programs for international water professionals.
• Global Water Partnership (GWP): International network supporting integrated water resources management in over 180 institutions. Comparable to SUEN's work on transboundary water cooperation and IWRM policy frameworks.
• International Water Resources Association (IWRA): Global network of water resource professionals. SUEN launched IWRA's Turkish Chapter in February 2026, establishing a direct peer relationship in water professional community building.
• International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO): Network dedicated to integrated water resources management at the river basin level. SUEN is an active participant in INBO activities, making it a direct peer in transboundary water cooperation.

Broad incumbents

• International Water Association (IWA): Larger global membership organization for water professionals spanning utilities, academia, and industry. Overlapping with SUEN's professional community and convening activities, but with broader sectoral scope.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global environmental and water policy research organization with significant convening power (e.g., Aqueduct). Comparable as a large-scale policy research body operating in water resource management.
• WaterAid: Major international NGO focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in developing countries. Comparable mission in WASH capacity building, though operating as an implementing NGO rather than a policy think tank.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/suen_gov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@suen_gov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turkiyesuenstitusu
• Facebookfacebook.com/suen.gov.tr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Türkiye Su Enstitüsü