"CarbonZero360: Scenario-Based Carbon Accounting Software," led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mücahit Öztürk of the Faculty of Education at Aksaray University (ASÜ), has been awarded the "Seal of Excellence" under the 1812 Investment-Based Entrepreneurship Support Program (BIGG Investment), one of TÜBİTAK's prestigious grants. The project, which is significant as it is the first "seal of excellence" to be awarded to Aksaray University, is among 101 startups supported from the 2031 business plans that applied for the program. The R&D team for the project includes Prof. Dr. Onur Can Türker from the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Atıl Emre Çoşgun from the Department of Software Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.
Preparations Have Begun for the Technopreneurship Badge Application
The project leader, Assoc. Prof. Dr. In his statement, Mücahit Öztürk said: “The CZ360 software, which digitizes carbon management and strengthens it with artificial intelligence, will offer an innovative solution for industrial organizations and businesses seeking to comply with the European Union’s Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (BCDM). Furthermore, thanks to the Platform we will integrate into the software, it will guide institutions and organizations not only with emission measurement but also with AI-supported greenhouse gas reduction strategies, real-time monitoring, automatic alerts, and digital consulting services. In the first phase, CZ360, which will offer scalable and customizable scenario-based solutions specific to sectors such as iron and steel, cement, aluminum, logistics, and energy, aims to contribute to the green transformation of the industrial ecosystem in full compliance with Turkey’s 2053 Net Zero Emission target. Finally, our team has begun preparations to apply for the ‘Technopreneurship Badge,’ which will be awarded by the Ministry of Industry and Technology to distinguished startups. With this step, we also aim to register the success of our project at the national level.” Aksaray University (ASÜ) Rector Prof. Dr. Alpay Arıbaş congratulated Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mücahit Öztürk and his team on receiving the "Seal of Excellence," saying, "Aksaray University is making significant progress in both scientific and technological development, as well as value-added entrepreneurship. With the implementation of such successful projects, our university will play a significant role in regional and national development."
