ICTürkiye2025 International Brokerage Event

10 Apr 2025 | İstanbul, Türkiye

E. Erkin Bilaloğlu

R&D International Project Expert

Coşkunöz Holding

Bursa, Nilüfer, Türkiye

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Erkin is an experienced innovation and project management professional specializing in EU-funded R&D, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.

My organisation

Coşkunöz Holding, established in 1950, is a prominent enterprise contributing to the automotive supply industry, with diverse investments in defense, aviation, energy, environmental technologies, and informatics sectors. Coşkunöz Kalıp Makina (CKM) focuses on lightweighting and cost-effective component development for the automotive industry by utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies, including friction stir welding, laser welding, and hybrid welding with materials such as advanced high-strength steels, non-ferrous alloys, and composite materials. CKM's expertise in welding and robotic manufacturing makes it well-equipped to implement complex projects. CKM has been accredited as a co-designer by leading local and international OEMs, including Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, and Hyundai, making a substantial impact on the automotive and other industries by leveraging the project results. Additionally, ADDME within CKM explores metal-based additive manufacturing technologies (PBF, DED-LMD, DED-WAAM), expanding CKM's capabilities for flexible manufacturing solutions. Coolteam, another unit of CKM, specializes in producing and commercializing cooling systems for batteries and battery housings, specifically for the electric vehicle and e-mobility sectors, enhancing thermal management in electric vehicles. These units within CKM contribute to its comprehensive capabilities in both advanced manufacturing and e-mobility.
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About me

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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Skills

  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Fundraising
  • Collaboration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • innovation
  • project management

Interests

  • Climate Change Solutions
  • Global Networking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • advanced manufacturing
  • innovation

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  • Expertise

    Coşkunöz's Expertise

    Advanced Manufacturing (Joining, Metal AM, Forming, Machining), Battery / EE Thermal Management

    • Photonics
    • AI & Data & Robotics
    • Innovative Materials
    • Manufacturing Industries
    Author

    E. Erkin Bilaloğlu

    R&D International Project Expert at Coşkunöz Holding

    Bursa, Nilüfer, Türkiye