Salzburg, Austria / Klagenfurt, Austria – 12.05.2026 – The ETCOP Institute is pleased to announce a high-level exchange meeting between its Academic and Administrative Director, Alptekin Erkollar, and Şükrüye Bayar, the Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Salzburg.
The meeting focused on the international research and cooperation activities of the ETCOP RESEARCH Institutes, which currently engage in interdisciplinary initiatives across six continents in the fields of education, digital transformation, innovation, and applied research.
Strengthening International Cooperation and Innovation
The exchange provided an opportunity to discuss several strategic topics related to digital transformation, education, and international cooperation, including:
- Digital Transformation and IT Security for businesses and institutions
- International Education and global adaptation strategies
- Integration projects and research initiatives within the State of Salzburg
- Collaboration opportunities for multinational research institutes within the European Union
The discussions underlined the growing importance of international academic and institutional cooperation in addressing current societal and technological challenges in an interconnected world.
Expanding Synergies Across Borders
Through its global network and interdisciplinary research activities, ETCOP RESEARCH continues to foster cross-border collaboration between academia, industry, public institutions, and international stakeholders. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening dialogue, innovation, and sustainable international partnerships between Austria and Türkiye.
“We highly appreciate the warm hospitality and the inspiring exchange with Consul General Bayar. International dialogue and cooperation play a key role in developing sustainable research and innovation initiatives with meaningful societal impact,” said Prof. Dr. Alptekin Erkollar following the meeting.
