TTG International and Istanbul Esenyurt University have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to advance 5G technology, OpenRAN, and next-generation networks through hands-on education, telecommunications R&D, and industry-academia collaboration.
As part of the collaboration, a TTG VELOX 5G OpenRAN Laboratory will be established at Istanbul Esenyurt University, providing students and academics with a practical environment to work directly with 5G, OpenRAN, Private 5G, and next-generation mobile network technologies.
Bringing TTG International’s telecommunications engineering and 5G R&D expertise into academia, the VELOX OpenRAN Laboratory will support education and research across 5G technology, OpenRAN, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, network management, and data analytics.
The laboratory is also expected to provide a strong technology infrastructure for academic research, including TÜBİTAK and European Union projects, patent studies, and industry-oriented R&D initiatives, while creating new opportunities for university-industry collaboration and telecom innovation in Türkiye.
The signing ceremony was held at Istanbul Esenyurt University’s Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Conference Hall, with the participation of TTG International Chairman Dr. Mehmet Beyaz, TTG executives, Istanbul Esenyurt University Chairman of the Board of Trustees Orhan Özyurt, Rector Prof. Dr. Süleyman Özdemir, university executives, academics, and students.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Mehmet Beyaz, Chairman of TTG International, emphasized the importance of investing in the next generation of technology professionals:
“Supporting young talent and creating opportunities for them to work directly with emerging technologies is a responsibility we strongly believe in. At TTG, we are proud to bring technologies such as 5G and OpenRAN closer to students, helping the next generation gain hands-on experience, stay equipped with the latest technological capabilities, and become the engineers and technology leaders who will shape the future. Through stronger collaboration between industry and academia, we aim to contribute not only to their development, but also to Türkiye’s technological capabilities and global competitiveness.”
From Industry Technology to Academic R&D
As mobile networks evolve toward more open, flexible, and software-driven architectures, OpenRAN and Private 5G present significant opportunities for developing local R&D capabilities and strengthening Türkiye’s technological independence in telecommunications.
The TTG VELOX 5G OpenRAN Laboratory aims to bring real-world telecom technologies into the academic environment, enabling future engineers to move beyond theoretical 5G education and gain practical experience with technologies shaping the future of mobile networks.
By bringing its TTG VELOX, 5G and OpenRAN engineering expertise together with academia, TTG International aims to support the development of future-ready engineering talent while helping transform university-industry collaboration into tangible 5G R&D, telecommunications R&D, and innovation projects.
We thank Istanbul Esenyurt University for their trust in TTG International and VELOX. We look forward to developing innovative projects together and contributing to Türkiye’s growing capabilities and global competitiveness in 5G, OpenRAN, and future networks.
TTG VELOX — Connecting Innovation.
