Expertise
Advanced Manufacturing (Joining, Metal AM, Forming, Machining), Battery / EE Thermal Management
- Photonics
- AI & Data & Robotics
- Innovative Materials
- Manufacturing Industries
R&D International Project Expert
Coşkunöz Holding
Bursa, Nilüfer, Türkiye
Erkin is an experienced innovation and project management professional specializing in EU-funded R&D, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.
Erkin is an experienced innovation and project management professional specializing in EU-funded R&D, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship, with a strong background in engineering, business strategy, and international collaborations. He has played a key role in securing multimillion-euro funding for various Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ projects, including ZEV-UP (€12M), VOLTAGE (€4M), DIAMETER (€6M), and LEVIS (€5M). Additionally, he led the submission coordination of the ALBATROSS project under Horizon 2020, securing €10M for a 20+ partner consortium across 10 countries, the first for, profit organization from Türkiye to coordinate an H2020 project under ‘Smart, Green, and Integrated Transport.’
Beyond research and innovation, he has actively contributed to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by coordinating TÜBİTAK funded ULUKOZA, the first startup accelerator in the South Marmara Region, supporting the launch of 50+ tech startups and managing a portfolio focused on growth and scalability. Throughout his career, he has worked at Istanbul Chamber of Industry, Yeşilova Holding, and Uludağ University TTO, and he currently continues his work at Coşkunöz Holding. With his extensive network in sustainable technology solutions and industrial R&D ecosystems, he continues to drive innovation and foster international collaborations.
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Advanced Manufacturing (Joining, Metal AM, Forming, Machining), Battery / EE Thermal Management