Innovation Catalysed by Smart Strategies and Skilled Network
As the famous quote goes, “The one most adaptable to change is the one that survives, not the strongest nor the most intelligent”. In today’s fast-paced global landscape, change is unavoidable not only for individuals but also for institutions and even governments to remain relevant and sustain their presence. Innovation is hence not merely a buzzword; it’s the cornerstone of survival.
Innovation takes diverse paths and holds varying performance metrics and anticipated impacts for each entity within the value chain. Recognizing the need for tailored support services for different actors, Catalysade emerges with a multilingual business model. This model thrives on an intimate understanding of the core dynamics within each entity, coupled with a system-level approach that fosters synergy, resulting in amplified impact.
Drawing upon our global expertise combined with regional knowledge, Catalysade specializes in enhancing the innovation capabilities of diverse stakeholders, spanning from universities and research institutions to startups, corporations, governmental bodies, and industry organizations. Also acting as a vital bridge between these entities, we facilitate collaboration and unlock new opportunities to drive innovation forward.
About the founder
Sanem Yalçıntaş is a multidisciplinary engineer and innovation consultant with over 25 years of experience across academia, government and the private sector. As a Certified Licensing Professional, she has hands on experience in advancing early-stage technologies to commercial success.
A pioneer in Turkish technology transfer, she founded one of the country’s first technology transfer offices and played a key role in establishing several others in different higher education institutions, resulting in tangible impact on research-to-market initiatives.
She has provided guidance to numerous stakeholders globally within the quadruple helix innovation framework, advising governments, universities, companies, and industry organizations. Sanem has designed and implemented several centers for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer, platforms for technology and innovation, and sectoral clusters.
In addition to her expertise in innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship, Sanem possesses specialized knowledge in the agri-food domain. She has mentored numerous startups and entrepreneurs and delivered a multitude of courses on innovation management, technology development, and entrepreneurship at both graduate and undergraduate levels. In 2015, she was recognized as the Mentor of the Year” at the Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP), organized by TUBITAK and UNIDO in Turkiye.
Her experience extends across various cultures, countries and regions, including the European Union, the United States, the MENA region, and Eastern Europe.
Currently serving as the CEO of CATALYSADE, Sanem also holds positions as a member of the Executive Board for the Technology Transfer Mechanisms Support Group at TUBITAK and as an Expert Evaluator for the European Commission Innovation Framework Programs.
