Consulting Services

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Through INNOmaker Consultancy, I offer structured, high-impact advisory services that help organizations accelerate innovation, digital transformation, and R&D capacity. Each engagement is tailored—ranging from one-off diagnostics to long-term transformation programs.

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🧭 Digital Maturity Assessment & Transformation Roadmap

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I help organizations assess their digital maturity using the TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE DDX model and translate those insights into funded, phased transformation plans. This service is aligned with national support mechanisms (KOSGEB, Ministry of Industry and Technology), and extends beyond diagnostics—offering strategic guidance and hands-on support throughout the transformation journey.

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•  Certified digital maturity assessment using TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE DDX, with formal report and scoring across key dimensions

•  Issuance of official DDX maturity certificate for use in government funding applications

•  Facilitation of internal workshops to interpret findings and define strategic priorities

•  Development of a phased transformation roadmap with initiative prioritization and sequencing

•  Mapping of roadmap items to relevant public support programs (e.g. KOSGEB, TÜBİTAK, Ministry, EU programs)

•  Optional implementation support: project planning, KPI definition, monitoring, and mentoring of digital teams

 

🧪 Innovation System Design & R&D Structuring

I support organizations in building innovation systems and R&D structures that are sustainable, auditable, and aligned with business strategy. Whether you're a growing SME or a formal design/R&D center, I help establish ISO 56000‑aligned processes, governance models, and tools that turn creativity into results. This service also prepares you for public funding eligibility and long-term capability growth.

 

• Designing innovation management systems aligned with ISO 56000 standards

• Structuring R&D teams, processes, and governance aligned with strategic goals

• Developing tools for idea management, project evaluation, and prioritization

• Integrating best-practice frameworks (e.g. TRL, PMBOK, FMEA) into your workflow

• Defining innovation KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures

• Aligning your innovation structure with TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB, and design/R&D center expectations

 

💡 Intellectual Property Strategy & Commercialization

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I support organizations, startups, and universities in building IP strategies that protect innovation and unlock commercial value. With experience across university TTOs, corporate R&D, and high-tech startups, I offer a 360-degree approach—from invention disclosures to valuation, portfolio design, and commercialization. I also support internal IP capability building through team structuring and training.

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• Creating IP strategies and managing patent portfolios across sectors

• Supporting invention disclosures, protection decisions, and patent application planning

• Conducting IP and patent valuations for commercialization, licensing, and funding

• Establishing internal IP teams, roles, and operational models for corporates and R&D units

• Mentoring in IP-centric acceleration programs 

• Aligning IP processes with national and international programs (TÜBİTAK, EIC, WIPO)

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🚀 Startup Support & Incubation Program Design

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I help organizations design and deliver startup support programs that empower innovation-driven ventures. From incubation and acceleration program design to hands-on startup mentoring, I bring cross-sector experience spanning academia, public programs, and international ecosystems like EIC and NATO DIANA. My approach focuses on building sustainable support structures while directly mentoring founders through early-stage challenges.

 

• Designing incubation, acceleration, and startup support programs for institutions

• Structuring mentor networks, training curricula, and startup evaluation systems

• Mentoring startups on business model development, funding strategy, and scaling

• Supporting academic spin-offs in commercialization and venture creation

• Connecting startups to global innovation platforms (EIC, DIANA, Eureka, etc.)

• Advising on investor readiness and public funding opportunities

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🧩 SME Support & Public Innovation Programs

 

I work with development agencies, technoparks, and public institutions to design and implement SME support programs that foster innovation, growth, and digital transformation. My experience includes preparing proposals for and managing TÜBİTAK BiGG+, UNDP and Development Agency programs, and delivering consulting and mentoring services across regional and international initiatives.

 

• Designing and managing SME support programs (TÜBİTAK BiGG+, UNDP, regional agencies)

• Supporting public institutions in call design, evaluation setup, and program delivery

• Consulting and mentoring SMEs during proposal preparation and implementation

• Aligning SME programs with national priorities (digitalization, sustainability, R&D)

• Delivering training and capacity building for participating SMEs and program staff

• Integrating monitoring, reporting, and impact assessment tools for program success

 

📑 Project Structuring & Funding Strategy

 

I support organizations in turning ideas into fundable, high-impact projects. With deep knowledge of national and EU-level funding mechanisms (Experience as Eureka, EIC, NATO DIANA evaluator/expert), I help institutions, R&D teams, and startups design and structure proposals that align with strategic priorities and evaluator expectations. I also provide institutional support during project implementation, reporting, and monitoring.

 

• Structuring R&D and innovation projects aligned with national/international funding programs

• Designing work packages, KPIs, and budgets that meet evaluator and program criteria

• Consulting on TÜBİTAK (1501, 1507, 1702), KOSGEB, Ministry,IPA, Horizon, Eureka, EIC, and NATO DIANA calls

• Managing collaborative proposals, consortia, and multi-partner submissions

• Supporting proposal writing, documentation, and submission strategy

• Advising on project reporting, monitoring, and funder communication

 

🧠 Organizational Transformation & Change Management

 

Successful transformation goes beyond strategy and tools — it requires structural change, cultural shift, and internal alignment. I support organizations in navigating this journey through change management, capability development, and strategic organizational design. My work helps companies not only implement projects but evolve the way they think, work, and lead.

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• Designing new organizational roles, workflows, and leadership structures during transformation

• Facilitating change management processes and stakeholder engagement strategies

• Supporting cultural shift toward innovation, agility, and data-driven thinking

• Building internal coaching, learning, and mentoring mechanisms

• Defining transformation KPIs and feedback loops to drive sustained progress

• Coaching leadership on managing uncertainty and fostering long-term change readiness

 

 

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