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Arçelik

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Region
Kocaeli, Istanbul
Sector
Electronics
Mode
Private
Contact information (website, SM, other)

https://www.arcelikglobal.com/en/sustainability/intouch/areas/open-innovation/

Criteria of innovation
Innovation of product, service, and use
Keywords
FlexiCrisp, CookReady and PerfectForm, Telve Turkish Coffee Machine
How the company was founded

The synergy achieved with the General Electric company in the light bulb factory renewed Vehbi Koç's hopes in the white goods sector, and Arçelik was established in Sütlüce in 1955 with the partnership of Vehbi Koç, Lütfi Doruk and General Electric.

What type of company it is

With over 45.000 employees throughout the world, Arçelik's global operations include subsidiaries in 53 countries, and 30 production facilities in 9 countries and 12 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko).

Which open innovation practice are you describing

Garage Innovation Centre (GIH) is a digital platform that connects companies, mentors and institutions with the right match. The Garage Innovation Hub web platform, which contains information about matters important to the company, calls and applications for our programs, portfolio of our startup network, internal projects, mentors, business partners, community-oriented content and events. Through this open innovation platform, they aim to create eco-friendly home concepts and design thinking methodology.

Why it was successful

Thanks to open innovation, Arçelik has created new opportunities to achieve its sustainability goals. For example, Arçelik collaborated with start-ups to produce new products by recycling plastic waste2. In addition, Arçelik has developed smart refrigerator technology to prevent food waste. It has been successful because it works in line with the 'Technology for the Future' strategies, which show a passion for creating smart technologies to meet the needs of the planet and society.

Who is the target group of the solution

Universities, start-ups, entrepreneurs, suppliers and other organizations

What is the portability of the practice and are there any transversal aspects for application across other sectors

With technological products and solutions developed through open innovation, Arçelik's aim is to be one of the leading companies in reaching a low-carbon future. For this reason, the products and solutions developed can be used and adapted in all other fields of activity related to climate change and low carbon emissions.