Turkey Boot Camp Demo Day

February 5, 2015

The US Department of States Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative
empowers young innovators through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing
to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. Since 2011, GIST has
engaged with science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs in 86 emerging economies around
the world, providing training and resources to help them build successful startups. This is done through
competitions, startup boot camps, and interactive online programs. GIST Startup Boot Camps empower
young science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs through virtual training and two days of
on-the-ground training and mentoring delivered by top US mentors and in-country partners. From
more than 50 applications, 20 teams were selected, based on a review of scientific concepts, market
potential, and a statement of intent. GIST Demo Day offers the top seven teams the opportunity to pitch
to the public, and allows the public to interact and network with all 20 teams.
www.gistnetwork.org

The Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) initiative is led by the US Department of State.
This GIST Boot Camp is implemented by the IC Institute at The University of Texas at Austin
in partnership with TTGV and Cyberpark.

Meet the

MENTORS

Heath Naquin, BBA, MSTC, PMP

Heath Naquin serves as Executive Director for the SW I-Corps Node at The University of
Texas at Austin. Previously, he served as a Managing Director for a multi-university NSF
Industry University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC). Heath was a founding member
of three different start-up business initiatives across sectors. He has helped companies raise
more than $30 Million in funding. Heath actively works on international commercialization
initiatives and efforts focusing on industry collaboration, new project development and
deployment along with building linkages between industry, government, academia, and the
venture capital community. Heath has worked in more than 20 countries on international
commercialization and entrepreneurship initiatives in countries such as Colombia, Jordan,
Iraq, Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Armenia, and Turkey. Mr. Naquin has extensive experience with the NSF, EPA, and
NIH SBIR programs as an active commercial reviewer for many years. Heath also currently serves as faculty for the
Concordia University Executive MBA program Entrepreneurship and Innovation course.

Max Green, BS, MSTC

Max Green is an engineer with a passion for identifying strategies to translate early-stage
innovations into successful products and services. He currently serves as a Project Director
at the IC2 Institute, where he manages programs that teach practical, hands-on education
to entrepreneurs and scientists around the world. He leverages his background in science,
engineering, and business, which allows him to be uncommonly effective at technologybased opportunity analysis, product launch strategy, marketing/sales, and the negotiation
of complex agreements. Before joining the IC2 Institute, Max worked at The University of
Texas at Austins Office of Technology Commercialization, NASA's Innovative Partnerships
Program at Kennedy Space Center, and at Applied Materials Inc. He has established a deep
understanding of the technology commercialization process, leading customer development efforts and negotiations
to close more than 50 intellectual property license agreements. He also played a central role in establishing 10
startups at UT Austin, with efforts including early discovery of product-market fit, establishing initial revenue models,
facilitating engagements with investors, entrepreneurs and strategic partners, and negotiating corporate agreements.
Max holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Technology Commercialization, both from The University
of Texas at Austin.

Aprille C. Raabe, BA,JD

Aprille C. Raabe joined the IC2 Institute after three years with the US Department of States
Office of Science and Technology Cooperation. During her time with the State Department,
she fostered international science and technology relationships with countries in Latin
America, Europe, and Africa, to encourage joint research, innovation, and economic growth.
A significant effort in her work was to engage the private sector and strengthen the links
between basic research, innovation, and product development. One of Aprilles key roles
was to serve as the US secretariat for the US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership
Steering Committee, which promotes joint research endeavors among the partners (the
United States, Ireland, and Northern Ireland). Aprille began her career with the late Senator
Ted Stevens (AK), and served as his Staff Director and Chief Counsel on the Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery,
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Prior to this work, Aprille was Defense Counsel
for Representative Don Young (AK). Aprille received her BA in Communication from Saint Marys College and a
Concentration in International Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. She received her JD from Tulane
University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she specialized in International and European Union law.

Meet the

TEAMS

ArBeep
Augmented Reality Based Educational Experiment Platform
(ArBeep) is an educational support software for students
that includes interactive holograms. ArBeep allows students
to conduct educational experiments in difficult areas while
avoiding safety hazards.

Tugrul Erdogan
h.tugrul.erdogan@gmail.com

Nuri Oner
mnurioner@hotmail.com

Birds Eye

Taha Ozdemir
tahaozdemir@gmail.com

Birds Eye develops high-tech, easy to operate surveillance

equipment drones with UAV platforms.

Gokhan Celebi
agcelebi@gmail.com

BTech Innovation

Kuntay Akta
kaktas@btechgroup.com.tr

Murat Er
kaktas@btechgroup.com.tr

BTech Innovation delivers patient specific solutions for

problems such as facial, cranial and orthopedic defects. With the
use of 3D printing and design technology, BTech can reconstruct
the exact shape of the patients anatomy to provide personalized
health solutions.

Dermal Matrix

Evren Homan Gke

evrenhomangokce@gmail.com

Dermal Matrix offers a new wound healing solution for

diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, burns, and decubitus ulcers that
provides an effective and convenient pharmacological therapy
and offers strengthened tissue repair mechanisms with natural
skin components.

Mustafa akr
mustafa.cakir@ebiltem.ege.edu.tr

DrugSmart

Eda Ser
esuer@ku.edu.tr

DrugSmart offers a personalized mutation-oriented and

computer-aided cancer therapy and drug design.

Sezen Vatansever
svatansever13@ku.edu.tr

EFA Motor

Emrah etn
efa@efamotors.com

EFA Motors axial flux technology offers high power density

and lighter and smaller physical dimension motors suitable
for any applications already using conventional electric motor
technologies.

Muhammed Ali Uru

efa@efamotors.com

Endocrine Savers

zgr Gvenenler
ozgurguvenenler@gmail.com

Raziye Hilal enay

hilalsenay@gmail.com

Endocrine Savers combines never used before nanotechnology

and molecular imprinting methods for the advanced removal of
endocrine disrupting hormones.

Eres Biotech

Elin Eki
elcineksi@gmail.com

Eres Biotech develops DNA isolation kits for processed meat

and cooked meat samples and the diagnosis of single gene
diseases.

Ouzhan Erdur
oguzhanerdur@yandex.com

Gamma Protector
Gamma Protector brings a new metal-polymer composite with
better shielding efficiencies against gamma radiation. These
new composites are more lightweight and flexible and offer a
shielding efficiency that is higher than lead.

Melis Soylu
melisoylu@gmail.com

Semih Erden
erdensemih@gmail.com

Micro Fluid Benders

Micro Fluid Benders develops laboratory compatible,
exclusively pipette operated microfluidic devices that can
be used conveniently in laboratory automation, and can be
conducted in batches using robotic pipettors without human
intervention.

Ender Yildirim
enderyildirim79@gmail.com

Shan Mergen
suhanmergen@gmail.com

Morcellation bag
Morcellation Bag offers a laparoscopic surgery endobag
designed for enclosed specimen power morcellation and
specimen removal.

Ali Akdemir
mdaliakdemir@gmail.com

Beyza Baran
beyza.baran@ebiltem.ege.edu.tr

MRID

Emre Unal
unale@bilkent.edu.tr

MRID offers enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) image

resolution using bio-compatible and passive resonator hardware
with medical applications.

Ozgun Akyuz
oakyuz@bilkent.edu.tr

N2Z

Nursel Ylmaz
ny.nurselyilmaz@gmail.com

N2Z allows parents and teachers a fun and interactive way to

develop problem solving skills and teach basic programming
techniques to children. Our robotic material can be built,
programmed, and designed by children ages 4-8 without
requiring a computer or mobile phone.

Arafat Ylmaz
yilmaz.arafat@gmail.com

Nesibel
Nesibel is a unique social platform where companies can offer
discounts to users who can connect and share their experiences
with any good or service.

Neslihan Vural
neslihan.vural@yahoo.com

Sibel Yaprak
sibeldvl@gmail.com

Pigeon

Ozan Uysal
ozan.uysal@appcent.mobi

Pigeon is the ultimate marketing tool for your mobile

application. Pigeon enables you to increase retention, send
surveys, get user feedback, and more.

Baak Ylmaz
basakyilmaz84@gmail.com

RobArch

Merve Acer
acerm@itu.edu.tr

RobArch designs flexible and self-assembly furniture using soft

robotics methodologies.

Beril Alpagut
berilalpagut@gmail.com

Rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin offers a new drug formulation of a statin molecule
that reduces side effects in patients, offers faster treatment
response, requires lower dosages, and offers high efficiency, high
pharmacokinetic activity.

Evren Gndodu
evren.atlihan@gmail.com

lknur Alpak
ilknur.alpak@ebiltem.ege.edu.tr

Son Ceryan Bkcler

Mortaza Heidari
mortaza258@gmail.com

Yunus Ozel
yunus.ozel10@gmail.com

Son Ceryan Bkcler offers a new generation of wind turbines

based on the magnetic field that offers more efficiency, electricity,
and power.