Research, projects and R&D
Run research and competitions, prepare association projects, evaluate applications and support delivery.
Bylaws — 22 articles
Medical Innovation, Technology and Quantum Association
This page is the public summary of the MİNTEK bylaws. Name, seat, purpose, working methods, membership and bodies follow the articles. The original PDF is at the bottom.
Article 1
Name and seat
- Official name
- Medikal İnovasyon, Teknoloji ve Kuantum Derneği
- Short name
- MİNTEK
- The seat of the association is Ankara, Türkiye.
The bylaws do not allow branches. Representative offices may be opened in Türkiye or abroad where needed (Article 17).
Article 2
Purpose
The association is established to take part in innovative medical projects; hold project meetings and competitions; provide project support; publish articles, books and journals; conduct R&D and patent work; turn projects into industrial products; educate the public, students, healthcare staff and scientists; convene specialists; and collaborate with public, private and legal persons.
Field of activity
The association works in health, medical and medico-social fields, and in related multidisciplinary areas such as biology, physics and chemistry, in Türkiye and abroad.
Article 2
Working methods
The bylaws list the activities used to pursue that purpose. Public summary:
Education and scientific meetings
Organize courses, seminars, conferences and panels, and national or international R&D work.
Publishing and documentation
Collect documents, maintain a documentation centre, issue journals, books and bulletins, and use online channels.
Patents, technology and industry
Patent work, technology transfer, digital libraries, university TTO cooperation, and industrial conversion of projects.
Science clubs and working groups
Found and manage scientific clubs and working groups to carry out projects and scientific activity.
Cooperation and representation
Domestic and international representative offices, joint public projects, and platforms with other civil-society bodies.
Articles 3–5
Membership
Any natural or legal person with legal capacity who accepts the association’s aims and statutory conditions may apply. Foreign natural persons must have a right of residence in Türkiye; honorary members are exempt from that condition.
Application and decision
Applications by letter, SMS, email, WhatsApp or Telegram are decided by the board within thirty days and the applicant is notified.
Member types
Full members are the founders and those admitted by the board. Persons who provide substantial support may become honorary members. Secondary-school students may join as youth members with guardian consent.
Resignation and expulsion
Any member may resign in writing. Grounds for expulsion include breach of the bylaws, persistent neglect of duties, unpaid dues for six months, or loss of membership conditions.
Articles 6–11
Governing bodies
Article 6 names four bodies: the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, the Supervisory Board and the Presidents’ Council.
Articles 7–9
General Assembly
The highest decision-making body, composed of registered members. Ordinary meetings are held every three years in December. It elects organs, amends the bylaws, and approves the budget.
Article 10
Board of Directors
Seven principal and seven substitute members are elected by the general assembly. At its first meeting it appoints a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and three members.
Article 11
Supervisory Board
Three principal and three substitute members are elected by the general assembly. They audit activities, books and accounts at intervals of no more than one year.
Articles 6 and 10
Presidents’ Council
Former presidents sit on this council. It becomes active with at least two former presidents and advises the board. The Discipline and Honour Board is drawn from this council.
Article 12
Income
The bylaws list these main sources:
- ·Entrance fee and annual dues (amounts set by the general assembly)
- ·Donations from natural and legal persons
- ·Income from meetings, conferences, symposia and similar events
- ·Assets, enterprises, project, R&D and patent income
MİNTEK Association Bylaws
This page is a public summary. The full 22-article text is published as a PDF.