A Next Generation Facility with Integrated Solutions 

The Food Innovation Center (FIC) , operated by the Food Institute of TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (TÜBİTAK MAM) in Gebze, offers state-of-the-art solutions to the food and beverage sector such as cost-effective product development, next generation processes, comprehensive analysis and access to specialist expertise, while ensuring high product quality & safety prior to production & market release.

Key Hub for R&D and Innovation: 

FIC provides SMEs, start-ups and large companies excellent trialing and testing opportunities with the guidance of highly proficient food processing experts. 

By combining advanced and well-equipped pilot plants and laboratory with industry leading scientific & engineering know-how, FIC will be the key hub for   

R&D and Innovation in the food and beverage sector. FIC can also be considered as a service station for SMEs and start-ups through practical in-plant demonstrations at selected enterprises, on-the-job trainings and know-how transfer. 

Value-Added & Faster Outcomes   

Following 8 Cutting-Edge Pilot Processing Lines covering a wide variety of food & beverage products with an In-House Advanced Food Safety Lab will help to create value in products, execute ideas & try new recipes, investigate product characteristics, improve process & efficiency and increase yield by saving both time & cost. 

• Dairy Processing
• Fermented Fruit Processing
• Hazelnut Processing 
• Instant tea / Herbal Extraction
• Minimally Processed Food 
• Pomegranate & Fruit processing
• Ready-To-Eat Meal Processing
• Seafood Processing
• Starter culture