Deputy President of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Support Administration (KOSGEB), Selim Serkan Ercan, and Head of Ecosystem Support Department, Mustafa Kurt, visited our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, in his office on January 20, 2026. 

During the visit, our Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Küçük, Kastamonu Technopark, and KÜ TTO General Manager Prof. Dr. Alperen Kaymakcı, and KOSGEB Kastamonu Provincial Director Nevzat Erol were also present. 

During the meeting, topics such as university-industry interaction, entrepreneurial activities, and the more effective integration of KOSGEB support with academic studies were discussed. The commercialization of students' and academics' innovative ideas, as well as support processes for R&D-focused projects, were evaluated. 

Expressing his satisfaction with the visit, our Rector stated that the combination of scientific knowledge produced in universities with KOSGEB support creates significant value for regional development. 

The KOSGEB delegation, on the other hand, thanked our Rector for their interest and hospitality, highlighted the role of universities in entrepreneurship, and stated that they were open to collaborating with our University. 

The visit concluded with a commemorative photo taken in honor of the day, following mutual well wishes.