Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) has been awarded a grant for its project titled “İpekyolu Gaziantep Digital Design and Application Social Entrepreneurship Center (HKU Design)” as part of the “Social Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Cohesion Project (SEECO),” which is financed by the European Union, coordinated by the World Bank, and executed by the General Directorate of Development Agencies of the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology.
The signing ceremony for the project protocol took place at the HKU Rectorate Senate Hall, with the participation of HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, İpekyolu Development Agency Secretary-General Ahmet Paksu, HKU Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Mehmet Lütfi Yola and Prof. Dr. Gül Rengin Küçükerdoğan, and Technology Transfer Office Coordinator Cengiz Helvacıkara.
Within the scope of the project, a Design Center will be established under HKU’s Faculty of Communication, aiming to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required in digitally focused sectors. The center plans to provide training on topics such as “Digital Advertising Design and Marketing,” “Film Production and Directing,” “Copywriting for Advertisements,” “Content Creation and Management on Social Media,” and “Social Entrepreneurship,” particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as women, young people aged 18-29, and individuals with disabilities.
Speaking at the protocol signing ceremony, HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli emphasized that they constantly strive to develop new projects addressing the changing needs of society and the processes of digital transformation. He stated, “In this direction, our departments also propose pioneering projects in the field of social responsibility. This project, supported within the framework of SEECO, will offer a significant opportunity for those who wish to improve themselves in digitally evolving sectors, especially women, youth, and individuals with disabilities. By participating in this project, they will acquire the knowledge and skills required by digitalization. We will continue to take every step that accelerates regional development and contributes to our country’s progress. We thank everyone who contributed to this project and all supporting institutions, especially the İpekyolu Development Agency.”
