a competition organized by TESEV to promote public policy-oriented research and encourage young researchers in this field. Turkish Informatics Foundation The Eczacıbaşı Group is a corporate sponsor of the Turkish Informatics Foundation, established in 1995 through the efforts of the Group's vice-chairman, Faruk Eczacıbaşı, also the foundation's current chairman. The foundation's main goal is to contribute to the development of the legal, technical and physical infrastructure required for Turkey's transition to an information-based society. See also List of companies of Turkey Eczacıbaşı Sports Club References External links The Eczacıbaşı Group Industrie Ceramiche - Vitra Kanyon Levent İstanbul Modern Conglomerate companies established in 1942 Companies based in Istanbul Conglomerate companies of Turkey Eczacıbaşı family Holding companies of Turkey Turkish companies established in 1942