Bursa Uludağ University (BUU) Once Again Tops the Patent Champions List
Bursa Uludağ University (BUU) strengthens its position among higher education institutions in patent applications and registrations. BUU, which has been among the best universities in Turkey for patent applications over the last 4 years, was also one of the top 10 universities with the best performance in the 2023 ranking.
The 2023 Patent Report of Turkey, based on data released by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, was announced. According to the data on the website Patentraporu.com, institutions and organizations with the best performance in domestic and international patent applications were listed. BUU made a strong mark once again in the university rankings. In 2023, BUU, with 19 patent applications, ranked among the top 10 higher education institutions and was also listed among the top 20 universities with 6 patent registrations. BUU entered the top 12 with 10 international patent applications (PCT) in 2023, ranked 20th based on European patent application numbers for 2023, and maintained its position among the top 14 universities in all-time European patent applications. BUU also ranked among the top 15 in the United States (USA) patent applications for 2023, with a position of 13th in the general ranking for US applications.
TEXTILE CHAMPIONSHIP IN TURKEY
The 2023 patent report also revealed the patent application and registration numbers based on Turkey’s technological competence. BUU successfully ranked among the top 10 universities in 5 different sector rankings within a total of 20 categories. BUU ranked among the best in categories such as Additive Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Food & Beverages, and Automotive, and was the best-performing university in the Textile category. Having previously ranked highly in this category, BUU took the top spot in 2023 with 21 patent/useful model applications.
AMONG THE TOP 5 UNIVERSITIES IN PATENT COMMERCIALIZATION
In the 2023 ranking of universities in terms of commercialization, BUU found its place among the top 5 institutions, with 3 Commercialization/Contract numbers and 3 Licensed/Transferred Patents/Useful Models. BUU was also ranked among the top 7 universities in the all-time commercialization ranking.
ULUTEK TECHNO PARK MAINTAINS ITS LEADERSHIP
ULUTEK Technopark, operating on the Gorukle Campus of Bursa Uludağ University, continues to solidify its position among the best technoparks. In the ranking of technoparks hosting patent-holding startup companies, it was ranked among the top 6.
CONTINUING TO WORK WITH DETERMINATION AND RESOLVE
Emphasizing that the success achieved is not a coincidence, BUU Rector Prof. Dr. Ferudun Yılmaz highlighted that they have been working intensely on this matter for the last 5 years. Prof. Dr. Ferudun Yılmaz stated that efforts have been made since the previous administration to reveal the existing knowledge and potential within the university, saying, “We are striving to truly realize the potential of our university and academics. Bursa Uludağ University, with its nearly half-century experience, is at a level where it can do even better with its academic accumulation and project development capabilities. Through our Technology Transfer Office, we have created a tomography of the scientific and academic data of our university. We have filed patent applications for hundreds of academic studies. Our patent count, which was 60 five years ago, has now surpassed 400. We believe that this number will continue to rise significantly. We are proud to be among the higher education institutions that contribute to our city of Bursa and Turkey, and to be at the top of the 2023 patent application list. This success came with the support of our academics and the administrators guiding them. I thank each of them individually. Bursa Uludağ University, as a research university, will continue to work with the same determination and resolve as it has until today.
