Established in 2012, BUG Lab (Bahçeşehir University Game Laboratory) has been a pioneer in game development education in Turkey. With its Master’s in Game Design (Master BUG) and Bachelor’s in Digital Game Design (BUG Jr) programs, it has become a crucial hub for independent game developers in Turkey.
With the motto “Press Start for Casual and Beyond,” BUG Lab TEKMER has set out to empower startups developing casual and advanced game projects or business ideas related to the gaming industry, supporting them to materialize remarkable success in the international market.
By combining BUG Lab’s experience of over 10 years with support from KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization), BUG Lab TEKMER boosts technological development and innovation in the gaming sector. BUG contributes to the growth of independent game developers and other innovative ventures in the industry.
BUG Lab TEKMER combines over 10 years of experience from BUG Lab with support from KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization) to promote technology development and innovation in the gaming industry. By doing so, it provides support to independent game developers and other innovative ventures, contributing to their growth.
BUG Lab TEKMER aims to create an organic ecosystem by bringing together gaming industry entrepreneurs, academics, publishers, investors, and all other stakeholders. Leveraging valuable academic experiences unique to BUG Lab and the expertise of seasoned industry professionals, it guides new entrepreneurs. Additionally, BUG Lab TEKMER benefits from the pool of well-educated students from BUG Lab’s undergraduate and master’s programs, addressing the qualified personnel needs of startups.
When you become part of BUG Lab TEKMER, you not only benefit from what BUG Lab and KOSGEB offers but also directly engage with a professional team who are experienced in game development and entrepreneurship
Nil Girgin Kalıp
Chairperson of the Board
Güven Çatak
General Manager
Erdem Yurtseven
Administrative Director
Oytun Kal
Executive Producer
Züleyha İşidir
Program Coordinator
Doğa Aytuna
Creative Coordinator
