Medipol META Talks “Green Transformation-Focused Entrepreneurship” conversation took place at Istanbul Medipol University Technology Transfer Office.
A “Green Transformation-Focused Entrepreneurship” conversation was held for Medipol META Talks meetings organized by Istanbul Medipol University Technology Transfer Office. As speakers, the Director of Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM) Prof. Rana Atabay Kuşcu, the Founder of MikroalgeX Giuliano Regonesi, and the Deputy Dean of the School of Pharmacy Dr. Ayşe Esra Karadağ participated in the meetings held at the North Campus. Prof. Kuşçu was the first to speak in the conversation and said that the biggest cause of climate change is humans. Kuşçu stated that carbon consumption, hunger, and migration are among the causes of climate change. Emphasizing the 17-item ‘Sustainable Development Goals’, Kuşçu underlined that the green transformation in the industry supports the economy by contributing to both the strategic goals of companies and employment. The Founder of MikroalgeX Giuliano Regonesi stated that their aim as a company is to ensure that the places where people live are clean, healthy, and livable. Noting that microalgae technology is used for cleaning the air, Regonesi added that the device they developed absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen, and destroys bacteria, viruses, and chemicals in the environment. Dr. Ayşe Esra Karadağ also emphasized that microalgae can be used in raw materials, such as food, medicine, vitamins, and proteins, and that microalgae waste contributes to the circular economy.