Training Information Training Date: February 24-25, 2025 (Monday and Tuesday) Training Duration: 2 Days Training Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 Training Venue: Hasan Kalyoncu University Gaziantep OSB Technopark TTO (KALITTO) Başpınar (Organized) OSB Mh. OSB 2nd Region, 83235 No: 8, Şehitkamil/Gaziantep Training Registration Link: Click Here Day 1 The first day of training aims to introduce participants to the system, familiarize them with the user interface, and provide information about fundamental applications. Theoretical knowledge about Artificial Intelligence and Digital Platforms on a global scale will also be shared. Schedule Time Topic 09:00 – 09:30 Registration 09:30 – 10:00 Opening and Training Objectives – Introduction to the Smartnet Project, overview of the training process and objectives, and participant introductions 10:00 – 11:00 Introduction to Smartnet Platform and AI-Based Entrepreneurship – User interface introduction of the Smartnet application and explanation of AI operation methods 11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break 11:15 – 12:30 Introduction to Smartnet Platform and AI-Based Entrepreneurship – Examples of AI-driven acceleration platforms, AI trends, and applications in the global entrepreneurship sector 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break 13:30 – 14:45 Using the Smartnet Application – Understanding the system as a whole and discussing its integrated applications 14:45 – 15:00 Coffee Break 15:00 – 16:15 Smartnet Application: Data Security and Management – Importance of data management and security, GDPR (KVKK) compliance, and key security principles within the Smartnet platform 16:15 – 16:30 Coffee Break 16:30 – 17:30 Practice Session – Guidance on system usage and registration, reviewing required portal information, assisting participants in completing missing details, and utilizing data flow and reporting options 17:30 – 18:00 Q&A – Evaluation Day 2 On the second day, theoretical knowledge on mentoring, investment, and access to finance will be provided. Additionally, guidance will be given on how these applications can be implemented on the Smartnet platform. Workshops will be conducted to share best practices, gather participant feedback, and discuss ways to improve the sustainability of the Smartnet platform. Schedule Time Topic 09:00 – 09:30 Registration 09:30 – 10:00 Opening and Review of the Previous Day – Evaluation of Day 1, introduction to the training topics and objectives of Day 2 10:00 – 11:00 Practice Session – Reviewing and evaluating Smartnet platform and 'Best Practice' examples, assessing the impact of entrepreneur information and portal structure on mentor and investor matching processes 11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break 11:15 – 12:00 Current Mentorship Practices and Discussion – Providing information on mentorship practices and presenting examples from digital platforms 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break 13:30 – 14:00 Access to Finance: Investor Networks and Connecting with Investors – Introduction to crowdfunding and active financial opportunities, providing information about angel investors and venture capital, overview of investor networks and how to access them 14:00 – 14:15 Coffee Break 14:15 – 15:45 Workshop on the Sustainability of the Smartnet Platform – Reviewing global AI-driven matching examples, examining use cases of digital platforms (mentorship, matchmaking, commercialization, etc.), and comparing these best practices with the Smartnet portal 15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 – 17:30 Presentation and Feedback on Smartnet Platform Sustainability – Participants present their suggestions for the development of the Smartnet platform, followed by a discussion on sustainability and recommendation development 17:30 – 18:00 Q&A – Evaluation
Orientation Training for Enterpreneurship Mentoring
The mentoring support, which is among the opportunities offered by SMARTNET to entrepreneurs, is designed for technological initiatives that need guidance in the acceleration, commercialisation, national and international market opening and investor matching stages. In this context, candidates who have a mentoring background or who are suitable for potential mentoring were evaluated, informed through interviews and given comprehensive training to be assigned within SMARTNET.Between 9-18 January 2024 at total (8 days 42 hours) with the experienced expert trainers in the field, trainings were given on topics such as network creation, the role of the mentor, preparing a coordination plan, limits and limitations of mentoring, basic communication and management skills, conflict management, cultural diversity and inclusion, financial management and reporting, technological production, advanced engineering design and business plan development.There are 136 mentors registered in the SMARTNET system.