Murat Ocak Email and Phone Number
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European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Ankara, Turkey
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Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye, Turkey
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About Murat Ocak
- Over 20 years of post-graduate professional experience in senior roles, including Senior Training Coordinator for SMEs, Senior SME Expert, Project Manager, and Senior Business Diagnostic Expert.- Extensive expertise in social entrepreneurship, fostering green business transitions, and supporting SMEs in adapting to Green Deal policies and climate change mitigation strategies.- Significant involvement in green finance and eco-innovation, advising on sustainable investments and developing strategies to help businesses transition to low-carbon models in line with the European Green Deal.- Experience in developing and implementing projects focused on climate change resilience, sustainability, and green technologies, supporting businesses and public entities in integrating these principles into operations and business models.- Over 17 years of consultancy experience on EU instruments, supporting public bodies, NGOs, and SMEs in transitioning to greener, more sustainable business practices.- Coordination of multi-stakeholder projects addressing climate change impacts, renewable energy adoption, and green innovation for sustainable business models.- Over 15 years of experience in developing R&D projects, especially in sustainable manufacturing and green innovation technologies, drafting applications for TUBITAK and EU grants, including EUREKA and FP7 projects.- Comprehensive understanding of climate action policies at both EU and national levels, applying knowledge to local business development, public sector reform, and support for green entrepreneurship.- Proficiency in managing EU-funded grant projects focused on sustainability, green business practices, and climate action.- Experience in delivering formal and on-the-job training on project cycle management for EU and donor-funded programs, emphasizing climate action, sustainability, and green business strategies.- Skilled in preparing needs assessments, business plans, and corporate strategies that integrate sustainable practices, climate resilience, and green technology adoption.- Extensive experience in evaluating and monitoring projects under the European Union’s FWC Program and Regional Development Agencies’ grant funding schemes, with a focus on sustainability and green initiatives.- Over 15 years of expertise in financial management and procurement, following national and EU procurement rules, particularly in the context of green business projects
Murat Ocak Work Experience Details
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Eic Tech To Market (T2M) Programme - CoachEuropean Innovation Council And Smes Executive Agency (Eismea)Ankara, Turkey -
Eic Tech To Market (T2M) Programme - CoachEuropean Innovation Council And Smes Executive Agency (Eismea) May 2023 - PresentThe EIC T2M Business Idea Validation Bootcamp aims to help researchers to bring theirproject from the research stage to impact creating innovation by using the Design Thinkingmethodology to strengthen the value proposition and align it with respect to the marketneeds, get feedback and insights from customers and investors, get tailored training andsupport to pre-validate the business model. -
Managing DirectorBsm Consulting Llc Jun 2010 - PresentAnkara, TurkeyDelivering business advisory and training services to SMEs, governmental/non-governmental bodies and individuals around Turkey. Developed grant projects for different SMEs to be served to Regional Development agencies on Machinary, Clean Manufacturing Technologies and Tourism development. Developed many R&D project for different SMEs to be served to Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) on Machinary and Chemical Products Manufacturing.
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Key Expert -2: Training CoordinatorWeglobal Türkiye Oct 2023 - Aug 2024Adana, TürkiyeWorked as Key Expert -2: Training Coordinator. Project details: “Social Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and Cohesion in Refugee and Host Communities in Türkiye Project (SEECO)”, funded by World Bank & European Union and led by WeGlobal Türkiye. As the Training Coordinator (TrKE) for the Project, I undertook a comprehensive array of responsibilities aimed at facilitating effective training initiatives and organizational activities. My key functions included:• Training Design and Coordination: Led the design, coordination, preparation, organization, and delivery of diverse training programs, encompassing identification of skills essential for potential Project Beneficiaries, workshops, demo days, focus group meetings, and other beneficiary meetings.• Awareness Raising Activities: Spearheaded the design, coordination, preparation, and organization of impactful awareness-raising activities, contributing to the project's overarching goals.• Outreach and Information Dissemination: Took charge of the coordination and organization of all outreach and information dissemination efforts, ensuring widespread awareness and engagement, particularly under Task 1.• Overall Training Activity Coordination: Assumed responsibility for the overall coordination of training activities under Task 4.A, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.• Compliance and Supervision: Coordinated and supervised the organization and delivery of inputs essential for the proper implementation of training programs, adhering to EU and World Bank rules and procedures.• Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Documentation: Played a crucial role in preparing ToRs in collaboration with DAs for activities requiring Non-Key Expert (NKE) support. Additionally, worked closely with non-key experts to produce comprehensive training guidelines, materials, and documents.
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Senior Non-Key Expert; Consultant For Market Research And Accelerator ProgrammeWyg Türkiye Feb 2024 - Apr 2024Eskişehir, TürkiyeWorked as Senior Non-Key Expert; Consultant for Market Research and Accelerator Programme. Project details: “Technical Assistance for Advanced Prototype Station (APS) NEAR/ ANK/TR14C2.2.04.-04/001, led by WYG Türkiye. Main responsibilities and duties;• Counselling Services (Activity 3.2.4.): Provided tailored market research consultancy to Accelerator Programme companies, helping them understand their sectoral positioning. Delivered comprehensive market analysis for each participant, focusing on target audience identification, competitor exploration, and strategies to gain a competitive advantage. This enabled companies to assess market opportunities and growth potential effectively, facilitating informed decisions on pricing, marketing, and sales strategies.• Accelerator Trainings (Activity 3.2.1.): Supported the development and delivery of accelerator training sessions aimed at preparing 21 SMEs and start-ups to attract investors. The training covered key aspects of product-market fit, ensuring the participants could align their product offerings with market demands, enhancing their appeal to potential investors. -
Senior Training Coordinator For Smes TrainingsWyg Türkiye Feb 2023 - Feb 2024Konya, TürkiyeWorked as Senior Training Coordinator for SMEs Trainings. Project details: “Technical Assistance for Smart Technologies Design, Development and Prototyping Centre (STEDEC), EUROPEAID/139990/IH/SER/TR, led by WYG Türkiye. Main responsibilities and duties;• Conducting consultancy services to prepare; Trainings for Different Purposes and Awareness Raising on Smart Technologies; TNA Report for Target SMEs, Evaluation Report of Each Training Programme, Consolidated Report on Training Programme for SMEs.• Carrying out business development studies to prepare STEDEC for the post-project period and to ensure sustainability by filling the capacity of the equipment infrastructure and services provided.
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Senior Non-Key Training ExpertEptisa Türkiye Sep 2023 - Feb 2024Ankara, TürkiyeWorked as Senior Non-Key Training Expert. Project details: “ECITE: Emergence of Creative Industries and Transformation of Economy of Gaming, Wearables and New Generation Film Production NEAR/ AN K/2022/EA-RP/0008, led by EPTISA Türkiye. Main responsibilities and duties;• Activity 1.3 Conducting training needs analysis for the prospective users of the Hub. Identify needs, determine design of training needs assessment, collect data from min 150 participants, analyze data and report (TNA) -
Founding PartnerNextus Innovative Development Cooperative Jun 2020 - Feb 2024Gaziantep, Türkiye -
Business Development ExpertElazığ Chamber Of Commerce & Industry May 2019 - Sep 2021Elazığ, TürkiyeWorked as Business Development Expert. Provided consultancy services in project design, development and preparation services for the calls for proposals within the scope of the European Union and other Grant Programs listed below;• ELAZIĞ AGROPARK Innovation and Training Center proposal has been developed for grant programme of Attraction Centers Support led by Ministry of Industry and Technology (MoIT) and Fırat Regional Development Agency.• Ecosystem-Based Approach for Climate Change Adaptation in Food Sector proposal has been developed for Climate Change Adaptation Grant Programme (CCAGP), Reference: EuropeAid /170484/ID/ACT/TR call.• Biological Recycling Plant Feasibility Study and Project Proposal Preparation (Fırat Regional Development Agency – Supporting Programme of Attraction Centres)• Feasibility Studies for developing alternative tourism opportunities of Elazığ via Tourism Master Plan (EU Delegation & Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MoCT) -Grant Scheme for Common Cultural Heritage: Preservation and dialogue between Türkiye and the EU-II (CCH-II)• Women's Digital Entrepreneurship Centre (EU Delegation & Turkish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services - Promoting decent future of work approach with a focus of gender equality grant scheme (EuropeAid/167108/ID/ACT/TR))• EFIC – Elazığ Food Innovation Cluster (EU Delegation & Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, Directorate General for European Union and Foreign Affairs / IPA II - CISOP 2.1/02)• Elazığ I4CC- Elazığ Industry 4.0 Conversion Centre (EU Delegation & Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, Directorate General for European Union and Foreign Affairs / IPA II - CISOP 1.2/02)• Online Interactive OHS Risk Assessment System (O-IOHS) Project • Establishment of Elazig Regional Foreign Trade Acceleration Center Project
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AssessorEuronet Consulting - Eeig Consortium Feb 2019 - Mar 2019EgyptTechnical Support for Assessment of Grant Applications in the field of SMEs’ Access to Innovation for Inclusive Economic Growth in Egypt (Call for Proposals EuropeAid/2018/161377/ DD/ACT/Egypt)Worked as Senior Non-Key Expert, Assessor. 12 Concept Notes evaluated according to Prag Practical Guide for Procurement and Grants for European Union.
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Senior Non-Key Expert, AssessorWyg International Jun 2018 - Jul 2018Nicosia/ CyprusWorked as Senior Non-Key Expert, Assessor. 52 Concept Notes evaluated according to Prag Practical Guide for Procurement and Grants for European Union. Project details: Setting up a Programme Management Unit to support the implementation of grant schemes for the Turkish Cypriot community - northern part of Cyprus
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Non-Key Expert For Service Manual Production For İşgemGopa Consulting Dec 2016 - Nov 2017Osmaniye/ TurkeyTechnical Assistance For Osmaniye Enterprise Development Centre (Osmaniye İŞGEM)The project will facilate establishment and operationalization of Osmaniye Enterprise Development Centre (Osmaniye İşgem) with a view to improve the entrepreneurial infrastructure in Osmaniye. As an expert my duties were; a) to work with the TAT on service manuals to produce the service manuals for Osmaniye ISGEM and b) to assist the Key Expert 1 and the stakeholders a defined list of service manuals to be produced.
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Senior Non-Key Tna ExpertGopa Consultants Sep 2017 - Oct 2017Technical Assistance for Establishment of a Common Use Facility (Furniture and Auto Mechanics) and Small Business Advisory Services in Amasya. Implement interviews with the selected SMEs from target group, approx. 30. Distribute questionnaires for TNA to the target group, approx. 500. Implement Focus Group Meetings for discussion of draft survey result (2 meetings with 6 participants each). Preliminary list of subjects to be covered; Marketing & sales, Customer interface, Financial management, Management capacity, Quality management,Strategy, and Innovation. Prepare a short TNA report on each SME as basis for the consolidated TNA report. Prepare a consolidated TNA report. Prepare draft training plan based on the consolidated TNA Report (Computer based).
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Senior Business Diagnostic ExpertWyg Consulting Nov 2016 - Sep 2017Gaziantep/ TurkeyTechnical Assistance For Osmaniye Enterprise Development Centre (Osmaniye İŞGEM)The project will facilate establishment and operationalization of Osmaniye Enterprise Development Centre (Osmaniye İşgem) with a view to improve the entrepreneurial infrastructure in Osmaniye. As an expert my duties were; a) to work with the TAT on service manuals to produce the service manuals for Osmaniye ISGEM and b) to assist the Key Expert 1 and the stakeholders a defined list of service manuals to be produced.
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Senior Non-Key ExpertNorm Consulting Feb 2017 - Jun 2017Tokat, TurkeyTechnical Assistance for the Establishment of Common Use Facility (CUF) under the Operation of "Big Partnership of Small Industrialists" Develop the Business Plan & Service Delivery Manuals. Develop a business plan for the CUF which defines its future and describes its services with financial forecasts. The Business Plan includes a comprehensive analysis of the Operations, Services, Human Resources, Marketing and Finance to ensure the operational and financial sustainability of the CUF. Within the scope of this project, overall objective is to contribute to the economic development of Tokat. Purpose of the project is to provide technical assistance to increase competitiveııess of the small and medium sized furniture manufacturers, machinery manufacturers and auto mechanics in Tokat. -
Senior Non-Key ExpertNorm Consulting Nov 2016 - Jun 2017Samsun/ TurkeyTechnical Assistance for Bafra Business and Export Development Unit(BEDU)Support and mentor BEDU staff in the delivery of start up services such as business idea assesment, start up diagnostic, business planning, sustainibility model development, access to finance, intellectual property support,legal drafting and registration, establishment of accounting system, introduction to business angels and start up aftercare.
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Senior Institutional Development ExpertProject Group International Mar 2017 - May 2017Elazig, TurkeyTechnical Assistance For The Expansion Of Elazig Enterprise Development Centre. To provide technical assistance for “the developing of Service Manuals for Enterprise Development Centre (ISGEM)”. Worked on Business Incubator’s Operational Structure and Processes, Operational Policies, Monitoring and Evaluation strategies and policies for management.
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Operations ManagerZinedent İmplant Manufacturing Co. Oct 2015 - Jul 2016Ankara, TurkeyA private company which acts on dental implant sector, wanted to start manufacturing facility in Ankara/Turkey with a partner from Switzerland by setting-up a local Joint Venture Company. From the beginning of negotiations to end of project, I have followed all procedures in feasibility studies, budgeting, legalization, finance, market research, team-building and overall coordination of new company.Main duties;- Planning and controlling change. - Organization of fiscal documents.- Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. - Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost.
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Business Development ManagerBati Dental A.Ş. Jan 2015 - Nov 2015Ankara, TurkeyBatı Dental is executive distributor of Straumann Dental Implant Systems. Since 20 years, the company had wide network and marketing of dental implants to clinics/dentists. Main responsibilities and duties;- Studying sector and competitor analysis by doing field visits to regional offices, - Preparing a needs analysis reports for institualization processes.- Following negotiations with the Swiss partner of company to prepare detailed Project logical frame & activity/time plan tables.- Managing organisation and evaluation works of Challenger Sale Training for Coaches & Sales Reps.- Pre-studies of digital dental implantology and planning and appliction procedures of CoDiagnostiX System.
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Senior Project CoordinatorAfyon Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Jan 2013 - Nov 2013Afyonkarahisar, TürkiyeWorked as a Project Coordinator. Project details: Civil Society Dialogue - EU-Turkish Chambers Forum-II: EU-Türkiye Chambers Partnership Grant Scheme - Reference: EuropeAid/132381/D/ACT/TR, CFCU/TR0135.03/02 Development of Sustainable Industrial Waste Management System in Afyonkarahisar. Overall objective(s): To improve the local and regional capacity to apply the process of implementing industrial waste management that support the implementation of the EU Waste Management Directive, helping SMEs in the Afyonkarahisar Region to address their problems with waste management and disposal. Responsibilities and Tasks:• Analysis of legal documents and desk reviews done. • Planning, setting up and administration of overall project. • Carry out business development studies on waste management, energy efficiency, renewable energy (biomass, biogas) and feasibility studies for the production of new products with innovative methods for the recovery of marble, livestock and slaughterhouse waste. • Management and technical capacity-building services provided to local SMEs (12) and chambers (9) in order to help them develop their positions• Conducted consultancy and training services to 12 SMEs capacity-building projects for waste management and process efficiency/productivity services in manufacturing sectors (marble, livestock and slaughterhouse)• Increase awareness of local start-up SMEs on export strategies, SME's /private sector development.
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DirectorSteinbeis Gmbh & Co. Kg Für Technologietransfer Jul 2008 - Jun 2010Managing Authority/Operating Structure / Contracting Authority or equivalent under pre-accession assistance, supplying relations between beneficiaries and local authorities, managing EU Funds and staff activities. Design /establishment of structure of an authority for managing EU funds. Overall coordination and implementation of the project and its constituent activities, Work planning, time management, organization of team members, allocation of tasks and ensuring effective coordination among them.Reviewing and signing-off on all formal reports of the project and being the main contact person for the contractor, beneficiary and stake holders in relation to the project.
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Director / ShareholderBsm International Ltd Mar 2007 - Jun 2008Consultancy services on business plan, quality management systems marketing, production management, change management, finance, international business networks and institutionalization to governmental and private sector bodies. TUBITAK and EUREKA research and development projects preparing, budgeting, monitoring. International and domestic grant project's consultancy, training and preparing services.
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Business Service ManagerWyg International Sep 2004 - Feb 2007Consultancy services on business plan, marketing, production management, change management, finance, international business networks and institutionalization to governmental and private sector bodies. Managing KOBI Portal Services and MIS (Management of Information Services). Responsibility of Promotion and Marketing of ABIGEM Gaziantep Business Centre. International and domestic grant project’s consultancy, training and preparing services. -
System AnalystSanko Holding Super Film A.S Sep 2003 - Aug 2004System analysis and developing software for all the group companies’ production, import-export, finance, stock, accounting software needs. As a member of software team we used Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Studio.NET programming languages. And also Lan&Wan applications.
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It EngineerTçmb Sep 2001 - Aug 2002Design and implementation of network and telecommunication projects and test. 60 client with 2 servers network management, upgrading and hardware & software technical support, Windows NT 4/ 2000 Proxy Server, terminal, SQL database set up & maintenance, electrical & electronic systems maintenance, control and reporting. Energy efficiency studies (energy control, data collection and analysis, simple and comprehensive measuring, calculation investment cost and repayment period) for cost reduction and optimization in production.
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Business Development ManagerSamko International Engineering L.L.C Mar 2000 - Sep 2001Design and implementation of network and telecommunication projects and tests. -
Front Desk ClerkAlanya / Antalya Jun 1997 - Sep 1997Management of hotel's front desk works
Murat Ocak Skills
Business Planning
Project Management
Change Management
Management Consulting
Project Planning
Entrepreneurship
Program Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
Budgets
Procurement
Strategic Planning
Management
International Project Management
Governance
Business Analysis
Analysis
New Business Development
Contract Management
Contract Negotiation
Negotiation
Engineering
Policy
Capacity Building
International Business
International Relations
Organizational Development
Proposal Writing
Energy
European Union
International Development
Process Improvement
Account Management
Business Process Improvement
Coaching
Feasibility Studies
Financial Analysis
Government
Leadership
Leadership Development
Managerial Finance
Market Research
Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Mergers
Operations Management
Performance Management
Private Sector
Project Coordination
Murat Ocak Education Details
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University Of GaziantepElectrical & Electronics Engineering -
Industrial Engineering Master'S Program -
Business Administration
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Circular Economy 2024 Edition
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