METU Crea

"Embark on a Journey from Creative Ideas to Innovative Technologies"

METU Crea Embarks on a Transformational Journey: “From Creative Ideas to Innovative Technologies…”

Resource Integration: Leveraging METU’s rich academic and technological infrastructure, METU Crea becomes an indispensable resource within the creative sector ecosystem, connecting the fields of film, gaming, and wearable technologies. It promotes a culture of rapid prototyping, sustainable design, and user-centered development, effectively bridging the gap between academic research and industry practice.

Leadership and Innovation: METU Crea aims to be a leading force in fostering innovation, creativity, and Design Thinking, particularly focusing on the sectors of film, gaming, and wearable technologies.

Approach: With an approach that positions it as the center of innovative and immersive experiences, METU Crea provides a dynamic ecosystem for its beneficiaries, revitalizing the creative industries.

Philosophy: As a connector between the film, gaming, and wearable technology sectors, METU Crea defines its relationship with its beneficiaries as a journey from creative ideas to innovative technologies.

Goals: Along with its beneficiaries, METU Crea is navigating a transformational journey from “Creative Ideas to Innovative Technologies,” striving to set new benchmarks in the industry.

Vision and Collaboration: METU Crea aims to serve as a “gateway” for realizing innovative concepts in the field of creative technology. To achieve this goal, it collaborates with national and international creative sectors, creative organizations, research institutions, cultural and creative industry policymakers, and creative professionals. It acts as a bridge that facilitates the realization of innovative concepts in this dynamic field.

Interdisciplinary Bridge Building: Recognizing the power of interdisciplinary communication in developing creative ideas, METU Crea leverages METU’s extensive experience to build bridges. It enables collaborations between SMEs, freelancers, and entrepreneurs with METU’s affiliates such as the Design Factory, GİSAM, and ATOM, helping them bring innovative concepts to fruition.

Enhancing the Value of Creative Industries in Ankara and Turkey: METU Crea undertakes significant efforts to sustainably enhance the value of the creative industries in Ankara and Turkey. It aims to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of Turkey’s creative sectors by integrating its beneficiaries into national and global networks, thus fostering innovation.

Professional Development and Training: Dedicated to the professional growth of its beneficiaries, METU Crea develops various training modules and materials that aid in product development and commercialization within the film, gaming, and wearable technology sectors. It also offers online courses and face-to-face sessions that significantly contribute to their professional development.

Gaming, Wearable Technologies and Next Generation Films: Technical Support Project for Economic Development through Creative Industries (ECITE)

You can contact us about METU Crea and the project details, whose target audience consists of SMEs, micro enterprises, entrepreneurs and freelancers and has been created with the experiences of different experts in order to ensure the creation and development of the competitive power of the creative industries in Turkey, especially gaming, wearable technologies and next-generation filmmaking.