- To promote fundamental research, R&D, and product development activities within the University;
- To enable the commercialization of knowledge produced at the University as a result of R&D and product development activities by making it available to industry and the business sector;
- To act as a bridge between researchers and industry, facilitating University–industry collaborations;
- To provide consultancy services on national and international project funding opportunities and on the management of intellectual and industrial property rights;
- To carry out activities aimed at fostering the development of an innovative ecosystem, particularly at the regional level;
- To contribute to economic and social development by supporting the entrepreneurial activities of researchers.
- Innovative technologies in shipbuilding
- Marine sciences
- Marine management
- Marine technologies
- Functional and innovative materials
- Nanotechnology
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey www.tubitak.gov.tr
- TÜBİTAK Researcher Information System (ARBİS) arbis.tubitak.gov.tr
- Ministry of Industry and Trade www.sanayi.gov.tr
- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Development www.kalkinma.gov.tr
- EU Horizon 2020 Framework Program National Coordination Office www.h2020.org.tr
- İMEAK Chamber of Shipping www.denizticaretodasi.org.tr
- GİSBİR Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association www.gisbir.com