Boğaziçi

GreenAI Boğaziçi Chapter: Shaping the Future of Sustainable AI in Türkiye

Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Boğaziçi University is a leading center for innovation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As one of the founding and most dynamic chapters of the GreenAI Institute, GreenAI: Boğaziçi brings together a vibrant community of students, researchers, and professionals dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence can drive environmental sustainability and social impact.

Why Boğaziçi?

Boğaziçi University has long been recognized for its excellence in engineering, data science, and environmental studies. Its strong academic foundation, combined with an entrepreneurial student culture and a scenic campus overlooking the Bosphorus, makes it the ideal environment to develop and test sustainable AI solutions.
GreenAI: Boğaziçi leverages this ecosystem to build bridges between academia, industry, and civil society turning ideas into real-world impact.

Key Activities and Initiatives

Collaborative Research Projects

We collaborate with faculty and institutes across computer science, environmental engineering, and data science to produce research that advances sustainable AI. Projects include optimizing machine learning models for energy efficiency, using AI for climate and biodiversity monitoring, and developing tools that help institutions measure their environmental footprint.

Industry and NGO Partnerships

GreenAI: Boğaziçi partners with organizations and sustainability focused startups to translate research into practical solutions. These partnerships help us integrate the Green AI Framework into real-world systems and promote ethical, resource conscious AI practices in the Turkish innovation ecosystem.

Workshops, Panels, and Educational Outreach

We organize frequent panels, hands on workshops, and interdisciplinary talks that bring together experts from technology, academia, and sustainability fields. These events empower students and professionals alike to learn about responsible AI design, environmental data analytics, and the global trends shaping the Green AI movement.

Innovation and Student Entrepreneurship

At Boğaziçi, innovation thrives through student led initiatives. GreenAI: Boğaziçi mentors and supports student founders developing AI-driven sustainability solutions ranging from climate tech startups to data tools for circular economy initiatives. Through hackathons, incubation programs, and global collaboration, we foster the next generation of impact-driven innovators.

Policy and Advocacy

Our chapter contributes to national and regional discussions on sustainable technology governance. By collaborating with policy experts and public institutions, we help shape frameworks that align Türkiye’s digital transformation with climate goals and ethical AI principles.

Community and Collaboration

GreenAI: Boğaziçi serves as a hub for individuals passionate about merging technology and sustainability. Members can connect across disciplines, collaborate on research or community projects, and take part in international GreenAI Institute initiatives representing Türkiye in a global network of sustainable innovation.

Join GreenAI: Boğaziçi

Whether you are a student, researcher, or industry professional, GreenAI: Boğaziçi invites you to join a mission that unites artificial intelligence with planetary responsibility. By being part of our chapter, you will contribute to building the foundations of sustainable AI right from the heart of Boğaziçi University, where ideas and impact converge.