Solar Technologies Open Innovation Program (G-TAP)
What Is G-TAP?
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G-TAP is ODTÜ-GÜNAM’s membership program that brings together research, testing and validation, data sharing, qualified human resources, capacity building, entrepreneurship, incubation, and strategy and policy development in the field of solar energy.
The program creates long-term and structured collaboration opportunities for companies, start-ups, academic stakeholders, and public institutions, going beyond one-off service procurement. Members engage with ODTÜ-GÜNAM’s research infrastructure, technical expertise, training activities, and collaboration networks in line with their technology development objectives.
Purpose of the Program
Developing competitive products, processes, and business models in solar technologies requires not only production capacity, but also R&D capability, testing and validation infrastructure, qualified human resources, technology monitoring, and effective collaboration.
G-TAP responds to these needs by aiming to:
- Strengthen the flow of knowledge among industry, academia, public institutions, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem;
- Support joint R&D and technology development activities;
- Facilitate access to testing, characterisation, validation, and pilot-scale implementation processes;
- Enhance the capabilities of organisations’ technical teams;
- Explore national and international funding opportunities for collaborative projects;
- Support R&D centre capacity building and project maturation activities within the scope of Law No. 5746; and
Contribute technical expertise and data-based input to sectoral policy and strategy documents.
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G-TAP Membership Structure
G-TAP membership is structured into three categories, taking into account each organisation’s level of engagement, needs, and the scope of the collaboration it seeks to develop with ODTÜ-GÜNAM.
| Membership category | Appropriate collaboration approach |
|---|---|
| Tier-1 – Strategic Partner | Organisations seeking to develop long-term, multi-dimensional, and strategic R&D collaboration with ODTÜ-GÜNAM |
| Tier-2 – Main Partner | Organisations seeking to structure technical needs, product or process development objectives, and joint project opportunities |
| Tier-3 – Business Partner | Organisations, start-ups, and other stakeholders seeking access to the program’s knowledge, training, network, and collaboration opportunities |
Membership Rights and Areas of Access
| Rights and areas of access | Tier-1 – Strategic Partner | Tier-2 – Main Partner | Tier-3 – Business Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| National visibility | Inclusion in promotional materials and premium showroom visibility | Inclusion in promotional materials and premium showroom visibility | Inclusion in promotional materials and standard showroom visibility |
| International visibility through PVCon | Platinum Sponsorship, 10 participants per event, and the right to organise a dedicated session | Gold Sponsorship and 5 participants per event | SME Sponsorship and 2 participants per event |
| Consultancy service | Two sessions per year, each of up to two hours, with the participation of up to 5 ODTÜ-GÜNAM researchers | One session per year of up to two hours, with the participation of up to 3 ODTÜ-GÜNAM researchers | One session per year of up to one hour, with the participation of up to 3 ODTÜ-GÜNAM researchers |
| Participation in PVDemy training programmes | 5 participants per year | 3 participants per year | 1 participant per year |
| Multi-partner project development | Group 1 in project evaluation | Group 2 in project evaluation | Group 3 in project evaluation |
| Access to GÜNAM Incubation | Group 1 in evaluation | Group 2 in evaluation | Group 3 in evaluation |
| Cost advantage for bilateral joint projects and procured services | 20% discount | 10% discount | Not available |
| Service discount and Fast Test Corridor | 20% discount and access to the Fast Test Corridor | 10% discount and access to the Fast Test Corridor | Not available |
| R&D centre capacity building and project maturation under Law No. 5746 | Establishment of a strategic collaboration framework addressing obligations under Law No. 5746 | Establishment of a strategic collaboration framework addressing obligations under Law No. 5746 | Not available |
| Policy participation | Providing input to policy documents | Providing input to policy documents | Not available |
| Strategic partnership arrangements | Joint laboratory, office space opportunity under WorkNet@ODTÜ-GÜNAM, and a commitment to competence-based collaboration | Not available | Not available |
Membership and Collaboration Process
1. Assessment of Needs
The organisation’s field of activity, technology development objectives, technical needs, and collaboration expectations are assessed jointly with ODTÜ-GÜNAM.
2. Determination of the Membership Category
Following the assessment, the appropriate membership category, membership period, and associated rights are determined. Payment of a fee alone does not automatically confer membership; membership becomes effective upon ODTÜ-GÜNAM’s approval and the signing of the agreement by both parties.
3. Establishment of the Annual Work Plan
Technical consultations, project development topics, training activities, service needs, and other areas of collaboration to be addressed during the membership period are planned jointly.
4. Implementation of Projects and Services
Joint projects, testing and validation requests, specialised technical work, training activities, and access to infrastructure are carried out under the relevant quotation, service list, project protocol, or separately executed agreement.
5. End-of-Period Review
At the end of the membership period, completed activities and the collaboration objectives for the following period are reviewed. The terms of the new membership period are determined through the written agreement of both parties.