Purpose of the Platform

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ÖzÜ AI Platform

Purpose of the Platform

The aim of the platform is to encourage cooperation between universities, the public and private sectors in the field of artificial intelligence.

The aim and vision of the Özyeğin University Artificial Intelligence Platform is to create a participatory environment that brings together universities, public institutions and private sector representatives to catch up with the age of artificial intelligence. The platform aims to encourage collaboration while preserving the identity and independence of each institution.

Core Objectives and Vision

Collaboration and Participation: To bring together stakeholders from different sectors to develop joint projects and ensure the sharing of knowledge and experience.
Industrial Leadership: Developing leaders with AI knowledge, establishing thought leadership networks, and providing mentoring opportunities.
Strategic Learning: To understand the impact of artificial intelligence across industries, share application experiences, and develop perspectives on ethical and legal compliance.
Co-Innovation: To establish R&D partnerships between non-competing organizations and to support academia-industry collaborations.
Dissemination of Information: To disseminate industry-independent best practices, raise public awareness and contribute to academic curricula.

The platform’s vision is to lead the field of artificial intelligence in Türkiye, develop innovative applications and create social benefit.

Businesses: By invitation, with an annual membership fee of $10.000

Universities: By invitation, with no membership fee

No. These meetings are exclusively for member organizations and invited guests.

Unlike many AI platforms that primarily target middle management or IT teams to raise awareness, the ÖzÜ AI Platform is designed specifically for board members and C-level executives who are responsible for shaping business strategy.

The primary goal is to foster strategic dialogue between academia and industry on AI-driven business transformation, focusing on decision-makers at the board and C-level.

Primarily board members, CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, Chief Data/AI Officers, and other executives who influence business strategy related to AI.

Yes. In addition to platform-wide events, we facilitate ad hoc “Rapid Response Roundtables” or tailored academic-industry sessions.

Generally no, except when specifically invited as guests for select sessions.

Yes. While the platform is primarily cross-industry, we plan to organize one or two sector-focused events (e.g., finance or retail) to address the specific interests of our member base. These will complement our broader, strategy-focused discussions.

Yes. In addition to the quarterly C-level meetings, we plan to organize interim engagement events for member company teams. These may include workshops, roundtables, or briefing sessions on emerging AI topics, tailored to the interests and needs of our members.

For interim events, participation may extend to other relevant teams within member organizations.

This is a collaborative platform designed to facilitate partnerships among member companies and universities. If a company identifies a training need on a specific topic, the platform can coordinate with the participating universities to design and deliver tailored sessions, depending on their respective areas of expertise. Beyond training, the platform also supports the co-design of research collaborations, working groups, and other forms of engagement based on member priorities.

Member companies are expected to actively engage in quarterly meetings, designate representatives for interim events, and contribute insights or case studies where relevant. Participation in working groups or collaborative projects is encouraged but flexible.

Yes. The platform aims to facilitate awareness and guidance on AI-related funding opportunities, including EU framework programs (e.g., Horizon Europe) and national support schemes. We may also coordinate collaborative proposals or knowledge-sharing sessions on funding strategies.

While the platform itself is not a commercial consultancy, we plan to facilitate access to expert advisors, organize peer-to-peer sessions, and connect members with relevant academic and industry expertise.

The platform facilitates collaboration between industry and academia but does not directly provide infrastructure. Any access to university resources—such as labs or computing facilities—would require a separate agreement with the specific university, depending on availability and alignment with the proposed activity.

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