Istanbul, Türkiye / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 27.04.2026 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (Austria) and UKXperience (UKX Danışmanlık Ticaret A.Ş., Türkiye) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen international cooperation in research, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
Advancing International Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The agreement establishes a strategic partnership aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in the fields of digitalization, technological innovation, and applied research. By combining their complementary expertise, both institutions seek to develop impactful joint initiatives with a strong European and international dimension.
The MoU provides a structured framework for cooperation, including the joint development and implementation of research projects—particularly within European Union funding programmes. It further promotes the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and expertise, as well as the identification of new funding opportunities for collaborative initiatives.
Leadership perspectives
“At UKX, we believe that the future of institutions will be defined by how effectively they design, develop, and mobilize human potential,” said Uğur Karaboğa, Founder of UKX. “Our collaboration with ETCOP represents more than a partnership—it is a strategic step toward building globally connected talent ecosystems and redefining how organizations evolve in an increasingly complex world. Together, we aim to create models that not only respond to today’s challenges but also shape the institutions of tomorrow.”
Prof. Dr. Alptekin Erkollar, President of the ETCOP Institute, highlighted the significance of the partnership: “This collaboration reflects our commitment to building strong international networks that enable innovative research and sustainable knowledge transfer. By working together with UKXperience, we are expanding our capacity to contribute to forward-looking, interdisciplinary solutions."
About UKX
UKX is an integrated strategy, human capital, and technology ecosystem that designs and delivers end-to-end development and transformation solutions for institutions. By combining organizational development, talent management, learning and digital technologies within a unified framework, UKX goes beyond traditional consulting and HR models. Leveraging data-driven methodologies, scientifically grounded approaches, and global best practices, UKX aligns strategy, structure, people, and technology to build agile, resilient, and future-ready organizations. Its holistic model enables institutions not only to attract and develop talent, but also to create sustainable performance systems, strengthen organizational capabilities, and adapt to rapidly evolving global dynamics. Acting as a long-term transformation partner, UKX supports organizations from design to implementation—ensuring measurable impact, continuous improvement, and lasting institutional value.
About ETCOP
The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research is an international research and education organization dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship, innovation, and global academic collaboration. ETCOP connects researchers, higher education institutions, and stakeholders worldwide to initiate and implement high-impact research and education projects addressing complex societal and technological challenges. Through strategic international partnerships, ETCOP fosters knowledge exchange, applied and policy-relevant research, cross-sector collaboration, and scientific publishing with a strong focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and innovation.