İstinye University has entered into an important collaboration with Eyüp Sabri Tuncer, one of Turkey's long-established and pioneering brands. The collaboration protocol was signed by Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, the Rector of İstinye University, and Engin Tuncer, the Chairman of the Board of Eyüp Sabri Tuncer. The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Bülent Katiboğlu, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, faculty members, Prof. Dr. Hatice Öz Pektaş, Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Okan Yaşar, Faculty Member of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Deputy Secretary General İlkay Sancaktar, Pelin Tuncer, Marketing Director of Eyüp Sabri Tuncer, and Mehmet Atar, Honorary Consul of Vanuatu in Istanbul.
As part of the collaboration, the current R&D efforts of Eyüp Sabri Tuncer, the processes for developing next-generation products, and academic partnerships were discussed. The company shared the steps taken to integrate scientific studies into the industry, particularly focusing on R&D projects related to toothpaste products. The collaboration with İstinye University aims to bring together academic and sectoral expertise to implement innovative and science-based projects.
Applied R&D studies will add value to both the university and the industry
This strategic partnership aims to support both academic and sectoral development by combining İstinye University's strength in scientific research with Eyüp Sabri Tuncer’s years of experience. The work to be conducted with the university's relevant faculties and academics will contribute to transforming scientific research into industrial solutions.
Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, Rector of İstinye University, emphasized in his speech at the ceremony that universities are not only institutions of education and research but also centers that produce innovative projects in collaboration with the industry. He stated that this partnership with Eyüp Sabri Tuncer would offer students and academics practical R&D opportunities.
The collaboration will strengthen the ties between academia and the industry
Engin Tuncer, Chairman of the Board of Eyüp Sabri Tuncer, discussed the brand's vision for developing products based on scientific foundations, stating that such partnerships with universities add value to the brand. Tuncer said, "Projects carried out together with İstinye University will create a bridge between the industry and academia, paving the way for innovative works."
The protocol signed between İstinye University and Eyüp Sabri Tuncer will not only be limited to current projects but will also lay the groundwork for future joint R&D efforts, innovative product development processes, and academic research in various fields. This collaboration, which strengthens the bond between science and industry, represents an important step for new projects that will add value to both the academic world and consumers.
