Welcome to the Leo Drive Newsletter!

We have culminated in the first quarter of 2024 with many achievements and exhilarating news. Our venture into European expansion marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey. With this expansion, we're proud to announce the launch of two innovative brands, showcasing our commitment to diversity in our business models and our continuous stride toward advanced autonomous transformation.

The anticipation of forming remarkable collaborations fuels our excitement for what lies ahead. Our adventure is driven by a relentless pursuit to address industry challenges with innovative solutions, making each stride a step towards revolutionizing the sector.

Let's dive into the highlights and happenings that have shaped our journey this quarter!

We’ve Made It to Europe! ?

We're thrilled to announce a major leap forward in Leo Drive's mission to innovate and lead in autonomous technology, introducing Leo Drive B.V.

As we deepen our ties with the European market, our first expansion has taken us to the Netherlands, landing us at the AutomotiveCampus . Our European expansion brings us closer to our partners and clients, enabling us to offer even more tailored, efficient, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you are an industry professional, a potential partner, or a tech enthusiast, we are excited about the opportunities this expansion creates.

The decision to choose the Netherlands as our gateway to Europe was driven by the country's exceptional reputation for technological innovation and sustainability. This strategic move aligns perfectly with our mission to lead and innovate.

Our Project Granted under TüB?TAK 1501!

We are pleased to announce that our project for developing autonomous vehicle software aimed at offering innovative transportation solutions has been granted under the TüB?TAK 1501 Industrial R&D Support Program.

This program plays a vital role in advancing R&D ecosystem and commercializing innovative technologies. We take great pride in being included in the 1501 Industrial R&D Support Program and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all other projects that have been accepted.

Introducing Leo Store!

We are excited to introduce Leo Store - the latest initiative of Leo Drive - established to take our sensor and system solutions and customer experience to the next level. At Leo Store, our primary goal is to offer the best-suited hardware and software on the market to meet the needs of our customer's autonomous systems and to make these solutions more accessible for everyone.

As a leading distributor, we aim to accelerate customer experience and support our customers' projects by offering a wide range of advanced solutions such as autonomous EPAS systems, automotive radar sensors, GNSS/INS and antenna solutions, hyperspectral camera systems, industrial computers, inertial sensors, lidar sensors, and radar altimeters.

We invite you to visit our website to discover solutions from more than 15 manufacturers around the world and get to know Leo Store!

We Keep Supporting the University Teams!

At Leo Drive, we recognize that the advancement of autonomous technologies is a collective endeavor driven by shared knowledge and collaborative efforts across the board. This spirit of collective ingenuity inspires us to support university teams that play a crucial role in nurturing a free and innovative approach.

We're thrilled to continue our sponsorships with some of the most inventive teams across campuses in 2024. Our goal is to provide these teams with the essential resources to explore, create, and make significant contributions to the future of technology.

As we look forward to the competitions ahead, we extend our best wishes to all teams for their hard work and dedication.

YTU Technopark Maslak Campus is Opened!

The opening of the YTü Technopark Maslak Campus heralds a new era for the entrepreneurial and R&D ecosystem, showcased by the attendance of Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih KACIR, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Y?lmaz, and our deputies. As Leo Drive, we had the opportunity to attend this opening and make a presentation introducing our company's vision and projects.

As a member of the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem nurtured by YTü Y?ld?z Teknopark , we take immense pride in its growth. This expansion signifies a crucial step toward fostering the development, integration, and innovation of new technologies.

We express our gratitude to all participants for sharing this momentous occasion, reinforcing the commitment to driving forward entrepreneurship and R&D in the community.

As we move into Q2, bursting with more projects and developments, we invite you once again to follow us on our social media and check out our updated website . By connecting with us, you'll be part of every innovative step we take.

See you on the next one!