Özyeğin University has been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Future Universities Alliance’s Innovation Sandbox Program, a global initiative supported by Duke University. As the only university from Türkiye selected to participate in the inaugural cohort, we will share our OzU-X ecosystem with the global higher education community, showcasing an integrated model that brings together education, research, entrepreneurship, and industry partnerships.

Connecting 49 universities from 23 countries, the program will provide a platform for institutions to explore innovative approaches to the future of higher education and work together to develop and refine new models. Our University is participating in the “Amplifying Signature Innovations” pathway designed for scaling high-impact practices. The program will create opportunities to further develop the OzU-X model on a global scale while raising the international visibility of our innovative approach to higher education.