TÜRemis

TÜRemis is a Turkish non-profit research consortium focused on data governance, interoperability, and standardization. Established in 2015 by major Turkish universities with support from industry partners and government bodies, TÜRemis aims to strengthen collaborative research, promote open data practices, and develop consensus-based standards for public and private sector data systems.

The organization coordinates cross-disciplinary projects across computer science, information science, and public administration. It operates an Open Data Portal for Turkey, which hosts datasets, metadata schemas, and best-practice guidelines to facilitate data reuse and transparency. TÜRemis also develops interoperability standards in collaboration with the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) and international partners, seeking to harmonize data formats, access controls, and ethical considerations across institutions.

Governance is led by a board of directors representing academia, industry, and government, supported by an executive director and several technical committees dedicated to data governance, interoperability, ethics, and education. The consortium routinely funds research initiatives, hosts working groups, and organizes events such as conferences and workshops to disseminate findings and promote capacity building.

Historically, TÜRemis has published multiple standards and guidance documents and expanded its network to include regional universities and municipal partners. Its impact is seen in greater data sharing among universities and local governments, improved metadata quality, and more standardized data exchange practices across public sector platforms.

Notable projects include a Data Governance Framework for the Public Sector, an Open Dataset Registry, and an Interoperability Standard for Local Government Data. TÜRemis continues to publish reports and provide training to support data-driven policy and innovation in Turkey.