The Fikret Yüksel Foundation was established in 1998 by Fikret Yüksel, a graduate of Darüşşafaka. The main objective of our foundation is to support the education of Turkish students and equip them with 21st century skills, particularly by including them in FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) programs.

Funded by the profits of Yüksel A.Ş. and corporate sponsorships, our foundation continues Fikret Yüksel’s passion for education. Our mission is to bring FIRST® programs to more students in Turkiye and help young people develop their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The Fikret Yüksel Foundation, which plays a pioneering role in the spread of FIRST® programs in Turkiye, provides teams with education, funding, and consulting support, and also contributes to the organization of competitions. By facilitating the participation of hundreds of teams in FIRST® programs, we enable young people to discover the spirit of innovation and teamwork.

We continue to work toward cultivating generations that will shape the future world.