LeanLab 2. Term Closing Event Takes Places

The second term of the “LeanLab: Innovative Transformation Program from Academia to Venture” launched jointly by Özyeğin University and Boğaziçi University under the auspices of Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) drew to a conclusion with a closing event held at Boğaziçi University.

The closing event began with the opening remarks by Dr. İsmail Arı from the Technology Transfer Office at Özyeğin University, followed by the keynote speech of Prof. Dr. Rana Sanyal, co-founder of RS Research. The speeches were ensued with LeanLab graduates’ business idea pitches and a panel discussion titled “Investment Opportunities for Academic Ventures”. The session was attended by Mr. Mehmet Buldurgan, President of Şirket Ortağım, an angel investor network, Mr. Gürcan Ozan, partner at ACT Ventures, and Mr. Alp Eren Göktürk, Corporate Sales and Innovation Manager at İnventram.

The “LeanLab: Innovative Transformation Program from Academia to Venture” is a free entrepreneurship program targeted towards academicians, Ph.D. graduates, and Ph.D. candidates, offering training and mentorship support based on the lean entrepreneurship methodology. Further details about the program are available at http://www.leanlab-project.com/.