The Center for Competitiveness and Innovation Research and Application (REKMER)

The Center for Competitiveness and Innovation Research and Application (REKMER), operating under Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, is a project and consultancy hub specializing in competitiveness, innovation, entrepreneurship, clustering, and strategy. By bridging academia and the business world, REKMER develops innovative projects and provides solutions to challenges, contributing to the university’s visionary goals. Bringing together numerous academics, students, public officials, and business professionals, the center aims to unlock entrepreneurial potential within the university, foster awareness of project management and strategy development, and engage in activities that provide value to society. REKMER not only addresses the complex challenges of the rapidly changing and evolving business world but also brings together various disciplines within the university to execute high-value-added projects through a holistic approach. Academics and students from different disciplines and departments contribute to REKMER’s activities, making it a center that supports both practice-oriented initiatives and advancements in the international scientific community. Additionally, REKMER provides consultancy, technical support, and training services to SMEs, non-governmental organizations, chambers of commerce and industry, industrial zones, local governments, trade unions, and other private and public institutions. While delivering these services, REKMER prioritizes academic discipline and quality, creating projects that generate value for its stakeholders and society.