Akdeniz University Antalya Technopark and Yapı ve Kredi Bankası have signed a significant cooperation agreement aimed at facilitating access to finance for companies operating within Antalya Technopark and strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The ceremony was attended by Akdeniz University Rector and Chairman of the Antalya Technopark Board of Directors Prof. Dr. Özlenen Özkan, Antalya Technopark General Manager Dr. İbrahim Yavuz, Yapı Kredi Bank SME Banking Business Development Manager Dr. Esin Eser, Mediterranean Regional Manager Hatice Yazıcı, Perge Branch Manager Aşkın Candan, and Mediterranean Region SME Banking Segment Manager Fatih Değirmencioğlu.

Within the scope of the cooperation, Antalya Technopark companies will be able to benefit from KGF-guaranteed loans and banking services provided by Yapı ve Kredi Bankası. Thus, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to develop and scale their projects with a financially supportive infrastructure.

In her speech at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Özlenen Özkan stated, “This collaboration will facilitate access to finance for entrepreneurs within our Antalya Technopark and will make significant contributions to the development of the regional innovation ecosystem. As a university, we will continue to stand by our entrepreneurs and support their projects.”

Antalya Technopark General Manager Dr. İbrahim Yavuz commented, “This cooperation with Yapı ve Kredi Bankası will support the growth targets of our companies and directly contribute to the realization of innovative projects. Through this partnership, our companies will be able to manage their financial planning and investment processes more effectively thanks to KGF-guaranteed loans and banking services. Strengthening the growth potential of our companies and supporting innovative projects are among the primary objectives of this cooperation.”

Officials from Yapı ve Kredi Bankası also stated that they will support technopark companies in their financial processes through KGF-guaranteed loans and banking services.

Thanks to this cooperation, companies will be able to benefit from the banking services and KGF-guaranteed loan opportunities offered by Yapı ve Kredi Bankası.

Within the scope of the cooperation, different upper limits will be applied for KGF-guaranteed loan facilities based on the establishment dates of the companies. Accordingly, companies operating for less than three years since their establishment will be eligible for a maximum loan limit of 1 million TL, while companies operating for more than three years will be eligible for a maximum loan limit of 10 million TL.

Yapı ve Kredi Bankası states that this cooperation marks the beginning of a dynamic and growth-oriented process for both the companies within Antalya Technopark and the regional entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Within the scope of financial support and information programs, it is expected that companies will strengthen their growth and development processes and bring innovative projects to life.