KOÜ Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi A.Ş

Name

KOÜ Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi A.Ş

Legal name

Kocaeli Üniversitesi Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi A.Ş.

Website

https://koutto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Technology Transfer Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAE

Applied Research & Innovation Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAG

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYBPAIAAAK

Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

Keywords

• Technology transfer services
• University industry collaboration
• Patent management consulting
• R&D project facilitation
• Entrepreneurship incubation support

Headquarters

HQ city

İzmit

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Intellectual Property Licensing and Commercialization: KOÜ TTO manages the intellectual property developed at Kocaeli University, including patents, utility models, and designs, and facilitates their commercialization through licensing agreements. The organization signed a licensing agreement with SYM Sağlık Danışmanlığı Tic. Ltd. Şti. for a university-developed invention. Revenue is generated through licensing fees, royalty payments, and technology transfer commissions.
2. Project Management and Consulting Services: KOÜ TTO provides project development and management services to both academics and industrial firms, including assistance with TÜBİTAK TEYDEB programs (1501, 1505, 1507, 1707, 1711), KOSGEB support programs, and international funding programs. The organization also provides sustainability consulting and Ar-Ge Merkezi (R&D Center) compliance consulting for companies. Services are provided free of charge to academics, with fees potentially charged to industrial clients.
3. Incubation and Entrepreneurship Support: KOÜ TTO serves as a stakeholder organization in the TÜBİTAK BiGG program, facilitating the commercialization of technology-based business ideas and guiding entrepreneurs through the company formation process. The organization acts as an implementing organization for BiGG programs and receives program support funds from TÜBİTAK for conducting training, mentoring, incubation, and customer validation activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KOÜ TTO operates as a university technology transfer office that bridges Kocaeli University researchers with regional industry. It manages intellectual property (patents, utility models, trademarks) developed at the university, facilitates R&D project collaborations between academics and industrial firms, runs entrepreneurship acceleration (BİGG CUBE), and provides consultancy on TÜBİTAK and KOSGEB funding programs as well as green transformation support.

Product overview

KOÜ Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi A.Ş. is a university-industry technology transfer office operated by Kocaeli University. Rather than a unified software product, the organization offers a portfolio of professional consulting and support services structured around its core technology transfer mission. The main service offerings include: Fikri Sınai Hakların Yönetimi ve Lisanslama Hizmetleri (intellectual property management and licensing), Proje Geliştirme/Yönetim Hizmetleri (project development and university-industry collaboration management), Şirketleşme ve Girişimcilik Hizmetleri (company formation and entrepreneurship support including BİGG CUBE program), Destek Programlarından Yararlanmaya Yönelik Hizmetler (access to TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB funding programs), Sürdürülebilirlik Danışmanlığı (green transformation consulting), and Farkındalık Tanıtım Bilgilendirme ve Eğitim Hizmetleri (training and awareness programs). The Yeşil Dönüşüm Programları specialize in industrial green transition through TÜBİTAK and KOSGEB support mechanisms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Awareness, Promotion, Information and Training Services
• Project Development and Management Services (University-Industry Collaboration)
• Support Program Consultancy Services
• Intellectual Property Management and Licensing Services
• Company Formation and Entrepreneurship Services
• Sustainability Consulting
• BİGG CUBE Entrepreneurship Program
• Green Transformation Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 72 invention disclosures received and 22 listed at Turkish Patent Institute (as of October 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Partnerships

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

• TÜBİTAKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024TÜBİTAK is the primary national funding and policy body for R&D in Turkey. KOÜ TTO serves as an implementing organization for multiple TÜBİTAK programs including BiGG (Bireysel Genç Girişimci Programı), TEYDEB (1501, 1505, 1507, 1707, 1711), and the 1831 Yeşil İnovasyon Teknoloji Mentörlük Programı where KOÜ TTO acts as a 'Mentör Kuruluş' (Mentor Organization). TÜBİTAK provides the funding mechanisms and policy frameworks while KOÜ TTO serves as the operational interface connecting these resources with university researchers and regional industry. The partnership includes joint implementation of the TÜBİTAK 1812 BiGG Teknogirişim Sermayesi Desteği program.
• KOSGEB (Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmeleri Geliştirme ve Destekleme İdaresi Başkanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020KOSGEB and KOÜ TTO collaborate on entrepreneurship development and SME technological capacity building. The partnership focuses on connecting university-based academics and student entrepreneurs with KOSGEB's Ar-Ge, Ür-Ge, and Innovation Support Programs. KOÜ TTO provides mentorship including business plan preparation, technology validation, and project management, while KOSGEB provides financial instruments. The collaboration also supports regional SMEs' digital and green transformation processes through KOSGEB incentives.
• Kocaeli ÜniversitesicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2012Kocaeli University is the parent institution of KOÜ TTO. The TTO was established by the University Senate's November 1, 2012 decision as a unit of the Kocaeli University Technology Development Zone, and was later incorporated as A.Ş. on August 6, 2019 with approval from YÖK (Higher Council of Education). The university provides the academic talent pool, laboratory infrastructure, and institutional legitimacy, while the TTO manages technology transfer and commercialization activities.
• Kocaeli Üniversitesi TeknoparkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2012Kocaeli University Technopark is the technology park affiliated with the university, located in the Kocaeli University Technology Development Zone. KOÜ TTO collaborates with the Technopark for pre-incubation and company formation support, directing technology-based startups emerging from university research to Technopark facilities. The two entities share office space at the TTO building within the Technopark zone.
• T.C. Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı Kocaeli İl MüdürlüğücoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO works with the Ministry's Kocaeli Provincial Directorate to coordinate industry-academia collaboration under the SANTEK (Sanayi ve Teknoloji İş Birliği Kurulu) platform. This partnership brings together Kocaeli University, Gebze Technical University, TSE, MARKA, and Gebze OSB through regular meetings and joint events. KOÜ TTO serves as the central university actor in the KÜSİ (Public-University-Industry Cooperation) framework, directly contributing to the regional technology policy implementation.
• Doğu Marmara Kalkınma Ajansı (MARKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMARKA is the development agency for the Eastern Marmara region. KOÜ TTO collaborates with MARKA on the Women Entrepreneurs Training Program ('Kadın Girişimci Yetiştirme Programı'), jointly organized with Kocaeli TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Executive Board and Kocaeli Chamber of Industry. MARKA provides funding and institutional support while KOÜ TTO contributes expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship development.
• European Enterprise Network (EEN)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO is a member of the European Enterprise Network (EEN), which provides access to international technology cooperation opportunities, partner matching for cross-border business, and EU project support. Through EEN, KOÜ TTO organizes training on patent writing, EU project writing (Eurostars, Era-Net, SME Instrument, ERC), and facilitates international technology transfer and business cooperation. EEN activities include publishing international technology cooperation offers and requests.
• İSU (Kocaeli Su ve Kanalizasyon İdaresi)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO facilitated a cooperation protocol between Kocaeli University and İSU (Kocaeli Water and Sewerage Administration). The agreement enables KOÜ academics to access İSU's Central Laboratory infrastructure at discounted rates and supports joint project development, postgraduate education for İSU staff, and collaborative solutions to the city's water-related challenges.
• TÜBİTAK Marmara Teknokent (MARTEK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO visited TÜBİTAK Marmara Teknokent (MARTEK) within the SANTEK program framework to exchange information about technopark operations and explore potential collaborations between Kocaeli's technoparks. The meeting involved discussions about potential joint workshops and collaboration opportunities.
• Teknopark İstanbulmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKOÜ TTO serves as a consortium partner in the TÜBİTAK 1812 BiGG Teknogirişim Sermayesi Desteği program, where Teknopark İstanbul acts as the implementing organization providing incubation facilities, mentorship, and program execution. KOÜ TTO contributes by conducting training and information sessions for entrepreneurs in the Kocaeli region who can then access Teknopark İstanbul's services.
• Kocaeli Sanayi Odası (Kocaeli Chamber of Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO collaborates with Kocaeli Chamber of Industry on multiple initiatives including the Women Entrepreneurs Training Program (jointly with MARKA and TOBB), the 'Geleceği Teknoloji İle Buluşturuyoruz' event series, and regular industry engagement activities. The Chamber provides industry network access and co-organizes events bringing academics and industry together.
• Uzer Makina ve Kalıp Sanayii A.Ş.moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO facilitated a university-industry collaboration with Uzer Makina ve Kalıp Sanayii A.Ş., conducting joint visits to analyze the company's production processes and needs, identify collaboration opportunities with relevant university departments, and develop joint projects. The collaboration aims to enhance the firm's production efficiency and generate real-world research outputs for the university.
• Unico Sigorta A.Ş.moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO facilitated an R&D-based cooperation between Unico Sigorta and Kocaeli University's Faculty of Engineering (Geology-Geophysics Department) to develop an earthquake risk modeling project using GIS technology for insurance risk assessment. A cooperation protocol was signed, and the first phase of the project was initiated with a one-year timeline. The project evaluates multiple parameters including soil effects, fault proximity, topography, geological features, groundwater level, and earthquake acceleration.
• Destek PatentmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDestek Patent is a patent and trademark attorney firm that collaborates with KOÜ TTO on patent awareness training and education programs. The partnership has delivered 'Fikirden Patente Nasıl Gidilir?' (From Idea to Patent) awareness sessions at various university faculties including Medicine and Engineering, with Destek Patent experts serving as speakers.
• GEPOSB (Gebze Plastikçiler Organize Sanayi Bölgesi)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKOÜ TTO and GEPOSB jointly organized the 'Akademi-Firma Buluşmaları 2025' (Academy-Firm Meetings 2025) series, the first of which brought together firms operating in the GEPOSB organized industrial zone with university academic departments. The initiative aims to connect university research capabilities with industry needs and foster joint R&D projects.
• TUSAŞ (Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOÜ TTO supports student participation in the TUSAŞ LIFT UP program, which enables university students to conduct their graduation projects at TUSAŞ facilities under industry mentors. As of early 2026, 6 projects have been completed under the 2025 cycle and 17 projects are ongoing for the 2026 cycle. The program provides 40,000 TL budget support per project for equipment, consumables, and travel expenses.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Office of Technology Licensing (OTL): Stanford's technology licensing office, widely regarded as the gold standard for university TTOs globally. Comparable in IP licensing and commercialization function, providing a benchmark for KOÜ TTO's ultimate potential in IP monetization.
• TÜBİTAK MAM (Marmara Research Center): Turkey's largest public R&D institute, conducting applied research across multiple disciplines. Acts as a broader incumbent in the national R&D ecosystem that KOÜ TTO channels university research into, with overlapping focus on university-industry collaboration.

Direct peers

• Teknopark İstanbul: Istanbul-based technology development zone serving as a TÜBİTAK 1812 BiGG implementing organization. Already a partner of KOÜ TTO, this is a comparable operator in the same TÜBİTAK ecosystem serving overlapping academic and startup communities.
• İTÜ ARI Teknokent: İstanbul Technical University's technology transfer and technopark entity, providing IP management, incubation, and university-industry collaboration services. As one of Turkey's most established TTOs, it is a direct comparable for KOÜ TTO's service portfolio and operating model.
• Yıldız Teknopark (Yıldız Technical University TTO): Technology development zone and TTO at Yıldız Technical University, providing incubation, IP management, and university-industry collaboration. Directly comparable peer serving Istanbul-area industry with similar KOSGEB and TÜBİTAK program implementation.
• ODTÜ TTO (Middle East Technical University TTO): METU's technology transfer office, providing IP licensing, project development, and entrepreneurship support across engineering and sciences. Highly comparable in mission and service structure, with a larger academic base and more developed commercial track record.
• Boğaziçi University TTO: Technology transfer office at Boğaziçi University providing IP management, project development, and entrepreneurship support. Direct comparable in service portfolio, with stronger international industry connections through Istanbul's location.
• Hacettepe TTO: Technology transfer office at Hacettepe University with a focus on health sciences and life sciences research commercialization. Comparable in university TTO operating model, with differing sector emphasis (healthcare vs. KOU's multidisciplinary engineering focus).

Regional players

• Ege University TTO: Technology transfer office at Ege University serving the Aegean Region, comparable in TTO service model but operating in a different geography (İzmir vs. Kocaeli). Useful peer for regional TTO benchmarking.

Others

• TÜBİTAK 1812 BiGG Program: TÜBİTAK's national BiGG (Bireysel Genç Girişimci) program that funnels grant funding to technology-based startups via implementing organizations like KOÜ TTO. Acts as the funding ecosystem and program framework within which KOÜ TTO operates its BİGG CUBE entrepreneurship program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koutto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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