BiotinTeam
26 Eki 2024
One of the most impactful sessions of the BIOTIN Istanbul visit was the introduction to the Istanbul Health Industry Cluster (ISEK) by Prof. Cengizhan Öztürk. As a vital initiative supporting biotech startups, İSEK fosters innovation by connecting academia, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs in the health sector.
BIOTIN fellows explored new opportunities for collaboration in health technologies, particularly in biopharmaceuticals, digital health solutions, and AI-driven medical innovations. The discussion emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships in translating scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare applications.
ISEK serves as a bridge between research institutions and the biotech industry, facilitating access to funding, mentorship, and commercialization opportunities for startups and researchers. The network's vast ecosystem includes leading biotech firms, investors, and healthcare professionals, making it an invaluable resource for entrepreneurial scientists.
ISEK is also a partner of the BIOTIN project, and all fellows will have an intersectoral secondment there during the project. This will provide them with hands-on experience in the industrial and regulatory aspects of biomedical innovation, equipping them with essential skills for their entrepreneurial journey.
By engaging with ISEK, BIOTIN fellows gained firsthand experience in navigating the challenges of bringing biomedical innovations to market. This session enhanced BIOTIN’s network within the Turkish biotech ecosystem and underscored the program’s goal of equipping young researchers with the knowledge and connections needed to drive impactful biotechnological advancements.
The event served as a model for how doctoral students can leverage innovation clusters to build and scale their own biotech ventures, ensuring that their research leads to tangible healthcare solutions.
