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NetZero TEKMER

A common language for diverse sectors: NetZero TEKMER

NetZero TEKMER is a government-supported innovation hub designed to accelerate sustainability-focused technologies with a global outlook.

  • Our core theme is Planetary Health, with strategic focus areas such as energy and renewable energy, information and communication technologies, software and artificial intelligence.
  • We received approval from the Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Support Administration (KOSGEB) to establish a Technology Centre in June 2024. Following our efforts to build fully professional workspaces, event facilities and technical infrastructure, we welcomed our inaugural technology startup in November 2025.
  • With the protocol signed with the Climate Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, NetZero TEKMER has been included in the evaluation committee for R&D, software and design projects.
  • A Work Coffee workspace accommodating 220 individuals, with meeting rooms, seminar and cocktail venues.
  • Mobile Laboratory: 3D printer, gas chromatograph and soil analyser.

Facilities and innovation ecosystem

Founding Partners

Under the auspices of the Public Research Foundation, our partners include Reneo Energy, Tify Design, Royal Enerji and Green New Hydrogen.

Startups

The NetZero TEKMER Technology Development Centre, supported by Türkiye's leading university and technopark, has welcomed five companies since its inception in November 2025. R&D projects in blockchain, CBAM, ESG, GRI, artificial intelligence, digital twins and production management systems have been accepted.

State Assistance

Privileges, support and R&D incentives provided by Law No. 5746 and endorsed by KOSGEB are available, alongside additional national and international grants, incentives and support mechanisms.

1,200 m²of workspace
220seat Work Coffee
5companies at headquarters

A living laboratory for innovation

NetZero TEKMER develops and validates sustainability solutions in real-world environments through its Living Lab methodology.

National Policy Alignment

Policy alignment with national strategies and local development plans.

Public Sector Role

Regulation, public funding mechanisms and governmental facilitation.

Living Laboratory

Real-world testing and co-development of sector-specific solutions using a lean startup approach, in partnership with local testing and implementation infrastructures.

International Harmonisation

Standards, international collaborations and policy alignment supported by R&D and innovation centres.