According to the number of patent / utility model applications first published in 2020, Istanbul Gelişim University became the patent champion university with 92 patent applications. In addition, in the analysis of all patent / utility model applications published as of December 31, 2020, Istanbul Gelişim University ranked 2nd among universities / research centers with the largest patent portfolio. As of 2020, it ranked 3rd in terms of the number of registered (patented) patents in its portfolio.