Izmir Agricultural Technology Center (ITTM)

Background

The Izmir region, home to Turkey's most productive agricultural lands, lacked a dedicated innovation center to bridge the gap between agricultural producers and cutting-edge technology. Stakeholders recognized the need for an ecosystem management company that could accelerate digital adoption and connect farmers with research institutions and technology providers.

Our Approach

Over four years at Izmir Commodity Exchange, we orchestrated the establishment of ITTM from concept to operational entity. This involved conducting comprehensive stakeholder mapping, developing compelling business cases, and engaging Turkey's three largest banks (Turkiye Is Bankasi, Denizbank, and Ziraat Bankasi) as founding shareholders. We secured seed funding through strategic partnerships and grant applications while building the organizational structure and governance framework.

Impact & Results

ITTM launched as a cutting-edge ag-tech ecosystem management company with over €3M in seed funding. The center achieved a 184% increase in stakeholder engagement and now serves as the foundation for multiple EU-funded initiatives, including AgrInnovate EDIH. ITTM has become a model for public-private partnership in agricultural innovation.

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Official foundation ceremony with bank partners

Strategic stakeholder engagement session

AgTech demonstration day