Burak Bayram

Teknopark Istanbul | Business Development Specialist | Technology Transfer | Strategic Partnerships | Innovation Ecosystems

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I work at the intersection of defense innovation, startup ecosystems, and international business development, focusing on building strategic partnerships across public institutions, corporates, and deep-tech startups. At Teknopark İstanbul, I design and execute ecosystem-level programs that connect 600+ startups and R&D companies with industry stakeholders, defense ecosystem actors, and international innovation networks. My work includes dual-use technology identification, structured B2B matchmaking, and cross-border collaboration initiatives. I specialize in enabling access to international funding mechanisms such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and NATO DIANA, while also supporting defense-related innovation pathways in collaboration with national institutions. My focus is on turning fragmented innovation ecosystems into structured, high-impact collaboration networks that generate long-term strategic value.

Experience

  • Business Development Specialist at Teknopark İstanbul A.Ş.
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Co-Founder - Project Manager & Coordinator at Innatolia R&D Consultancy
    Mar 2020 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Key Achievements and Responsibilities: • Conducted literature reviews, identifying project-related studies, and analyzing market gaps to build product strategy. • Aligned product development with user needs and market trends, leading strategic planning, design, and management in eHealth, mHealth and public health. • Collaborated with consortium partners on project management, including extensive market research, end-user profiling, and product development to align with user needs and market trends. • Collaborated with UI/UX designers to integrate user-centric design principles into the product development process. • Oversaw project schedules, ensuring timely task completion and milestone achievements in a dynamic product development environment. • Produced regular progress reports, summarizing project status, challenges, and achievements. • Managed key account relationships, fostering collaborations with healthcare stakeholders. • Initiated hospital engagements for pilot studies, conducting comprehensive training sessions. • Utilized Power BI for data analysis and reporting, contributing to informed decision-making. • Developed websites via WordPress and created digital content for dissemination.

  • Health Technology Project Coordinator at Tech4Care
    Aug 2019 - Mar 2020 · 8 mos

    Key Achievements and Responsibilities: • Managed device procurement within project budgets, ensuring seamless distribution to end-users. • Led training sessions for healthcare professionals and patients on project-developed mobile applications. • Collaborated with software engineering team to optimize app functionality addressing bugs and enhancing features for increased utility. • Gathered feedback to assess project impact and improve app usability.

  • Intern at ESİT Elektronik Sistemler İmalat ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
    Dec 2018 - Jan 2019 · 2 mos

    • Gained practical knowledge in electrical circuit design, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic components • Assisted in testing and quality control procedures for electronic components and devices, ensuring product accuracy and reliability

  • Intern at ATA Mimarlık Mühendislik
    Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 · 2 mos

    • Discovered the design and implementation electrical systems in various construction projects via collaboration with the engineering team • Learned and assisted in the preparation of electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams, contributing to the accurate and efficient installation of electrical components