The Latest Address of Digitalization and Innovation in the Energy Industry: Enerjisa Enerji Technology and Impact Center
Pioneering the industry with its people- and technology-oriented projects and services, Enerjisa Enerji is actively contributing to positive change through its newly established Enerjisa Enerji Technology and Impact Center, which has thus far offered innovation and entrepreneurship training to 750 university students.
As part of the Sabancı Youth Mobilization launched by Sabancı Holding with the vision of transforming brain drain into brain power, Enerjisa Enerji, which provides support to young people in terms of innovation and access to technology, hosts university students at its Customer Services Center, standing out with its digitally equipped, interactive Energy Tunnel in Söğütözü, Ankara.
As part of the Sabancı Youth Mobilization launched by Sabancı Holding with the vision of transforming brain drain into brain power, Enerjisa Enerji, which provides support to young people in terms of innovation and access to technology, hosts university students at its Customer Services Center, standing out with its digitally equipped, interactive Energy Tunnel in Söğütözü, Ankara.
The goal is to transform brain drain into brain power
Enerjisa Enerji brought together 750 students from 88 different universities as part of the Sabancı Youth Mobilization and set out to a widespread learning and development journey. The purpose of the program, which will expand and continue in 2025, is to raise awareness of young people on career opportunities in the energy industry by focusing on digital transformation and innovative practices in this field. The ultimate objective of the program is to transform brain drain into brain power by inspiring youth, who are invaluable to our country.
As part of the program, 7 separate sessions were held in 2024, and striking information was provided to the participants from various universities on various issues, including the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, the latest trends in the energy industry and digital transformation solutions. The content of the training sessions regarding innovation and entrepreneurship covered various approaches, such as customer orientation, design-oriented thinking and open innovation and was designed to lay the foundations of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The content focused on the impact of technological advancements, including productive AI, e-mobility, and sustainable energy technologies, which represent emerging trends within the entrepreneurial ecosystem and highlighted the role of innovation in driving economic growth, fostering the development of new markets, and generating employment opportunities.
Söğütözü Customer Services Center Transformed into a Technology and Impact Center
The customer services center of Enerjisa Enerji, which was launched with a novel concept in Söğütözü, Ankara, hosted the program. Standing out with technology and innovation, Söğütözü Customer Services Center, which was designed and launched with a particular focus on sustainability, has been granted a new title, ‘Technology and Impact Center.’ The center, featuring inspiring areas such as the energy tunnel, has evolved into a hub where young people can gain an in-depth understanding of the industry while also advancing their projects through innovation and entrepreneurship training programs.
A total of 750 students from 88 universities participated in an intensive training program at the Technology and Impact Center, where they enhanced their industry-specific knowledge and experience while also developing their individual projects.
“We must find a way to transform the high potential of young individuals into high efficiency”
The mobilization meeting, in which university students, Sabancı Holding and Enerjisa Enerji came together, was also attended by entrepreneurs previously supported by NAR and IVME, the technology and innovation programs of Enerjisa Enerji. During the event organized by a prominent social network, which enabled students to connect with professionals and gain insights from their experiences, Murat Pınar, CEO of Enerjisa Enerji, stated, "To excel in technology and innovation that will elevate our country on the global arena, it is essential not only to keep pace with current trends but also to retain the ideas and talents that will define our future within our borders. We encourage young individuals of this nation to assess their capabilities within our country. They are the driving force for the essential transformation of our country with their innovative ideas and energy. Preventing brain drain and ensuring that our youth assess their potential within our country’s borders is not only a social issue, but also a critical step in achieving our sustainable development goals.
Our responsibility in the energy industry extend beyond managing our financial and operational investments. We also function as a bridge for significant projects and their developers, ensuring they remain in the country to contribute to economic growth, employment, and technological advancement.
We, at Enerjisa, have been working on efficiency for a significantly long time via the ‘a better future for all platform.’ The high potential of young individuals is a starting point for high efficiency. However, efficiency is related to how much of the potential is used effectively. An organization, individual, or system can attain optimal efficiency by effectively utilizing its inherent potential.”
We empower the youth today
Expressing that he was happy to host the Technology and Impact Center at the Söğütözü Customer Services Center, which they are proud of having an inaugural innovative structure in the industry, Ersin Esentürk, General Director at Enerjisa Retail Sales Companies, stated, “Our decision to establish an innovative service center within the retail industry was driven by our commitment to technology, innovation, sustainability, and a journey that extends to the future. It has always been our priority to inspire the industry and our country by executing innovation, rather than confining ourselves to conventional expectations. Therefore, initiatives such as the Sabancı Youth Mobilization enables us not only to see young individuals of this country as the leaders of the future, but also inspire and empower them today through our center that will facilitate them to experience the sustainability mission and innovation spirit of Enerjisa. The support we offer to the entrepreneurial ecosystem enable young individuals to conduct their innovative projects and achieve individual and social contributions. Hence, the mentoring, financial assistance, and collaborative opportunities we offer not only support these young individuals but also enhance the energy industry in Türkiye, positioning our country to be able to make a significant global impact.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all voluntary contributions and to express my gratitude to Söğütözü Customer Services Center for assuming this significant task. I hope we will embark this journey together, which is expected to experience a significant growth in 2025.”
Digital Transformation and Youth in the Energy Industry
Whilst IVME and NAR programs of Enerjisa Enerji were launched in alignment with the vision to support the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem; the IVME Program, in particular, offers product scaling, growth, and commercialization to innovative startups that are transforming the future the energy industry, while also promoting innovation in key areas of the industry such as Renewable Energy Storage, Smart Grids, and E-Mobility. The NAR Program, on the other hand, ensures creative ideas developed by Enerjisa employees get investments and become commercialized. These programs, which have contributed to the success of over 10 startups thus far, continue enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing financial assistance, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities. Furthermore, the recently launched Employee Inventions program resulted in patent and utility model applications for three projects as part of the intellectual property rights.
This project, a crucial component of the future investment strategy of Enerjisa, highlights the significance of digital transformation within the energy industry and encourages young individuals to engage actively in this endeavor. Each training provided and each step taken open the door to enhancing the future through innovative ideas. Enerjisa Enerji maximizes the potential of the industry and young individuals by enhancing the skills of the leaders of the future.
KAPATMAK İÇİN (ESC)
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