What DEPARK - Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Teknoparkı does

DEPARK (Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Teknoparkı) operates as Turkey's first health-themed Technology Development Zone (Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesi / TGB), established in 2013 in İzmir under Dokuz Eylül University. The company functions as a technopark operator and university-affiliated Anonim Şirketi (joint-stock company), providing R&D infrastructure, physical office space, incubation and acceleration services, technology transfer, and commercialization support to R&D companies and entrepreneurs. Its infrastructure spans three campuses — TGB-1 at DEÜ Central Campus (Alpha/Beta buildings), TGB-2 at the 15 July Health and Art Campus (Zeytin Building and Nar Complex), and TGB-3 at the same health campus (Defne Building), plus the BAMBU Acceleration and Incubation Center at Tınaztepe Campus. The ecosystem houses 150+ R&D firms and 2,000+ expert R&D personnel across software, fintech, biotechnology, gaming, and health technology sectors. Member companies include Bimar (software), IBTECH/QNB Finansbank (financial AI), Labenko (AI products), AGON Biyoteknoloji (electrochemical biosensors), Organo-ID (organoid models), Mage Games, and Siskon Yazılım.

The company operates through four core sub-brands: BAMBU Girişim Ofisi (incubation/acceleration programs including BAMBU GO, Step Up, Speed Up, and Campus), DETTO Technology Transfer Office (university-industry collaboration and commercialization), NineUp (clustering program with 50+ firms across 9 thematic clusters), and Nine Up Invent (patent acceleration program). Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales via the ARGE PORTAL intake mechanism, event-driven acquisition through Demo Days and ISIF invention fairs, community referrals from a 3,000+ entrepreneur alumni network, and channel partnerships with OSTİM Teknopark, Yaşar University, Bakırçay TEKMER, İzmir Biyotıp ve Genom Merkezi (İBG), and internationally with AI Park (Chengdu) and NFIA (Netherlands). Revenue is generated through infrastructure/office rental fees to tenant companies, paid program fees (e.g., Nine Up Project TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501-1507 Development Camp), project-based grant funding acting as consortium coordinator (TÜBİTAK 1513, 1071, 1702, BİGG, TEYDEB; EU Digital Europe Programme, Erasmus+), and paid consulting/training services on R&D project development and technology commercialization. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and tenant firms primarily join to access government-mandated R&D tax incentives, customs duty exemptions, and university-industry collaboration opportunities.

Name

DEPARK - Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Teknoparkı

Legal name

Dokuz Eylül Teknoloji Geliştirme Anonim Şirketi-DEPARK

Website

https://depark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DEPARK is Turkey's first health-themed technology park, operating three Technology Development Zones in İzmir under Dokuz Eylül University. It hosts 150+ R&D firms and provides incubation (BAMBU), technology transfer (DETTO), patent acceleration, and clustering services to startups, researchers, and corporate R&D centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Park & Innovation Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH)

Keywords

• Technology park services
• Startup incubation
• Technology transfer
• R&D acceleration
• Innovation ecosystem

Headquarters

HQ city

İzmir

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Park Infrastructure & Services: DEPARK charges companies operating within the technopark for infrastructure usage, office space, and related facility services. Companies relocate to the TGB to benefit from R&D tax incentives, customs duty exemptions on imported equipment, and university-industry collaboration support. Revenue is generated through service contracts, infrastructure fees, and consultancy charges levied on tenant companies.
2. Incubation & Acceleration Program Fees: Some programs such as Nine Up Project (TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501-1507 Development Camp) are run as paid programs with limited participant capacity. Revenue is generated from registration/participation fees.
3. Project-Based Funding & Grants: DEPARK secures public funding through TÜBİTAK programs (1513, 1071, 1702, etc.), EU funding (Digital Europe Programme, Erasmus+), and government initiatives. DEPARK acts as coordinator or consortium partner, channeling grant funding into ecosystem services.
4. Consulting & Training Services: DEPARK provides paid training programs (e.g., Ar-Ge'ye Proje Yolculuğu, TÜBİTAK TEYDEB Roadmap Training) and consultancy services to companies and public institutions on R&D project development, technology commercialization, and digital transformation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DEPARK operates Turkey's first health-themed technology park (Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesi / TGB) under Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir, providing R&D infrastructure across three technology development zones (TGB-1, TGB-2, TGB-3), startup incubation and acceleration programs (BAMBU), technology transfer and patent commercialization services (DETTO, Nine Up Invent), and industry clustering initiatives (NineUp) to 150+ R&D firms, entrepreneurs, and academic researchers.

Product overview

DEPARK (Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Teknoparkı) is Turkey's first health-themed technology park operated by Dokuz Eylül Technology Development Joint Stock Company. Founded in 2013 in Izmir, it operates a multi-component innovation ecosystem serving 150+ R&D companies and 2000+ expert personnel. The portfolio includes: BAMBU GO (umbrella startup initiative comprising Step Up and Speed Up acceleration programs), ARGEPORTAL and DEPORTAL (application and career portals), Nine Up Invent (patent acceleration), BİGGSİNERJİ (TÜBİTAK BİGG implementation), and NineUp (company clustering). DETTO (Technology Transfer Office) provides university-industry linkage and commercialization support. The TGB-1, TGB-2, and TGB-3 zones offer physical infrastructure with technical support and modern office facilities for R&D activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BAMBU Girişim Ofisi: Incubation and acceleration center supporting entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, and acceleration programs including BAMBU GO, BAMBU Step Up, BAMBU Speed Up, and BAMBU UP programs.
• DETTO
• NineUp
• Nine Up Invent

Products and services

• BAMBU Girişim Ofisi (BAMBU GO) Incubation & Acceleration Program Comprehensive startup incubation and acceleration umbrella program providing training, mentorship, co-working space, and Demo Day investor exposure to entrepreneurs at various stages (BAMBU Step Up, Speed Up, Campus, and BAMBU GO programs).
• Technology Development Zones (TGB-1, TGB-2, TGB-3) Multi-campus R&D infrastructure providing office space, laboratories, technical support, customs duty exemptions on imported equipment, and access to R&D tax incentives for R&D companies operating in software, AI, fintech, gaming, biotech, and health tech.
• DETTO Technology Transfer Office Services Technology transfer and commercialization services supporting translation of academic research into market-ready products, university-industry collaboration, patent management, and licensing agreements.
• NineUp Clustering Program Industry clustering initiative bringing together 50+ member companies across 9 thematic clusters to enhance inter-firm information sharing, joint project development, and access to international funding.
• Nine Up Invent – Patent Acceleration Program Patent acceleration program designed to commercialize patented technologies by moving them through higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), matching technologies with industry needs, and developing sustainable business models.
• BİGGSİNERJİ – TÜBİTAK BİGG Program TÜBİTAK BİGG (Bireysel Genç Girişim) Program implementation providing training, mentorship, and seed funding support for technology-based startup entrepreneurs, securing TRY 7.2 million in total investments for 8 funded entrepreneurs during 2023–2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ companies supported; 2000+ expert personnel in ecosystem
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• OSTİM TeknoparkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2026DEPARK hosted a delegation from OSTİM Teknopark to discuss inter-technopark collaboration opportunities, including sharing experiences in incubation, acceleration programs, and R&D support mechanisms. Both parties aim to strengthen the national innovation ecosystem through sustainable cooperation models.
• Hollanda Yabancı Yatırım Ajansı (NFIA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026DEPARK and DETTO hosted the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) delegation to present the region's technology and innovation potential, discuss investment opportunities, and explore international cooperation for startups seeking Dutch or European market entry.
• AI Park (Chengdu, China)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026DEPARK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AI Park, one of China's leading innovation centers, to establish the DEPARK Chengdu Office. The partnership aims to create a sustainable collaboration platform for entrepreneurship, R&D, and innovation ecosystems, facilitating Turkish startups' access to Chinese markets and cross-border R&D partnerships in AI, health technologies, and advanced engineering.
• Dokuz Eylül University (DEÜ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEPARK is the technology park of Dokuz Eylül University. The university provides the academic talent pipeline, research infrastructure, hospital facilities (relevant for health-tech), and institutional governance. DEPARK serves as the commercialization arm of the university.
• DETTO (Dokuz Eylül Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDETTO is the co-located Technology Transfer Office of Dokuz Eylül University. DETTO and DEPARK operate in close coordination, with shared leadership and complementary mandates: DETTO handles technology transfer and commercialization while DEPARK provides the technopark infrastructure and startup ecosystem.
• Yaşar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYaşar University is a key partner in the BİGGSİNERJİ TÜBİTAK BİGG program, contributing as a co-implementer in entrepreneurship training and company formation support. University representatives participate in program steering committee and stakeholder meetings.
• Bakırçay TEKMERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBakırçay Technology Development and Entrepreneurship Application and Research Center (TEKMER) collaborates with DEPARK on the BİGGSİNERJİ program, contributing facilities and expertise to the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• İzmir Biyotıp ve Genom Merkezi (İBG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerİBG (İzmir Biomedical and Genomic Center) is a key partner in the BİGGSİNERJİ program, providing biomedical research expertise and infrastructure for health-tech startups. İBG also collaborates with DEPARK company Organo-ID on organoid research.
• TÜBİTAKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜBİTAK is the primary national R&D funding agency that DEPARK interfaces with. Programs include 1513 (TTO support), TEYDEB (industry R&D grants), BİGG (young entrepreneurship), 1071 (bilateral international cooperation), 1702 (patent-based technology transfer), and others. DEPARK coordinates TÜBİTAK programs for its member companies.
• Dokuz Eylül Ulusal Sağlık Endüstrileri Derneği (DUSED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDUSED is the industry association collaborating with DEPARK on the SURGE project (Dokuz Eylül National Health Industries Export and International Competitiveness Development Project), aimed at strengthening Turkey's health industry export capacity.
• ARGEMİP (III. Ar-Ge ve Tasarım Merkezleri Buluşması)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEPARK and DETTO served as event co-partners for the 3rd ARGEMİP R&D and Design Centers Gathering, which brought together the Turkish R&D ecosystem's stakeholders in İzmir. A cooperation protocol was signed between DEÜ and ARGEMİP during the event.
• CrowdhelixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEPARK and Dokuz Eylül University renewed their Crowdhelix membership — an international partnership development platform facilitating connections for EU-funded R&D project consortia. Member companies can access the platform to find international partners for collaborative R&D projects.
• Emlak Konut GYOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEPARK joined the Emlak Konut GYO-led innovation and entrepreneurship collaboration network including 21 universities and 16 technoparks/TEKMERs. The network aims to disseminate entrepreneurship culture, support technology-based startups, accelerate commercialization, and collaborate in smart cities, PropTech, ConTech, and sustainability areas.
• İTÜ ÇekirdekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEPARK is a stakeholder in the 'Automotive's Future Design Competition' (Otomotivin Geleceği Tasarım Yarışması) organized by Uludağ Otomotiv Endüstrisi İhracatçıları Birliği (OİB) and coordinated by İTÜ Çekirdek, focused on urban mobility technologies.
• T.C. Sanayi ve Teknoloji BakanlığıcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Industry and Technology is the governing authority for technology development zones (TGB) in Turkey and co-organizer of the Digital Europe Programme information sessions with DEPARK. The ministry also oversees technopark regulations and incentive frameworks.
• Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEPARK is establishing a satellite Bambu Girişim Ofisi in Ağrı in collaboration with Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, KOSGEB, and local government, aiming to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in eastern Turkey.
• KOSGEB (Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmeleri Geliştirme ve Destekleme İdaresi Başkanlığı)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOSGEB collaborates with DEPARK on the Ağrı Bambu Girişim Ofisi initiative and provides complementary funding programs for startups within the DEPARK ecosystem.
• MobidictumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDEPARK served as the main sponsor (Ana Sponsor) of Mobidictum Games & Apps Summit İzmir 2026, which brought together 500+ participants including game studios, developers, investors, and sector professionals at Dokuz Eylül University.
• Ulusal Göç Politikaları Geliştirme Merkezi (ICMPD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEPARK coordinates the 'İZMİR Ent4Int' project funded by ICMPD, which provides shared facilities, training, and mentorship for entrepreneur candidates through the project's common usage facility.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ODTÜ Teknopark (METU): Middle East Technical University technopark, a flagship Turkish TGB with deep R&D tenant base. Directly comparable model: university-affiliated TGB, incubation/acceleration, tech transfer office, and clustering programs.
• ITÜ ARI Teknokent: Istanbul Technical University technopark, one of Turkey's largest TGBs. Comparable R&D infrastructure, incubation programs, and TÜBİTAK coordination; competes for the same Turkish R&D tenant pool.
• Bilkent CYBERPARK: Bilkent University-affiliated technopark in Ankara with focus on ICT and deep tech. Comparable university-anchored TGB operating incubation, acceleration, and tech transfer services for R&D firms.
• Hacettepe Teknopark: Hacettepe University technopark with strong health/life sciences focus, directly comparable to DEPARK's health-themed positioning. Operates incubation, TÜBİTAK coordination, and tech transfer functions for R&D tenants.
• İTÜ Çekirdek: ITÜ ARI Teknokent's flagship early-stage incubation/acceleration platform. Direct comparable to DEPARK's BAMBU programs in terms of mentoring, Demo Days, and TÜBİTAK BİGG program implementation.
• OSTİM Teknopark: Turkish technopark in Ankara operating as a TGB with similar incubation, acceleration, and TÜBİTAK coordination functions. Direct peer recently engaged with DEPARK on inter-technopark collaboration discussions.
• YTÜ Teknopark: Yıldız Technical University technopark in Istanbul providing TGB services, incubation, and acceleration. Comparable university-affiliated operator competing for the same Turkish R&D tenant pool.

Others

• AI Park (Chengdu): Chinese innovation center partner of DEPARK via the DEPARK Chengdu Office MoU. Comparable operator of a tech/innovation park in Chengdu; useful as a cross-border benchmark for international expansion models.

Regional players

• Ege Teknopark: Ege University technopark in İzmir, the same city as DEPARK. Competes in the regional talent and tenant pool; both serve the Aegean innovation ecosystem with TGB infrastructure and programs.

Broad incumbents

• TÜBİTAK MAM Teknopark: TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center's technology park, a much larger state-affiliated R&D complex. Comparable as a TGB ecosystem operator and funding channel for member companies; broader scope than DEPARK.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deparktgb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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