Business and Technology University unites 6 laboratory concepts within the framework of various initiatives and international projects:
Industry 4.0 Laboratory – The laboratory concepts was created by Business and Technology University, as part of HEIn4, one of the largest Erasmus+ institutional development programs sponsored by the European Union. The lab develops high-tech business solutions.
iOS and Android Laboratory – The iOS & Android Lab at the University of Business and Technology (BTU) has been designated as an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education (AATCE). Apple’s global network of training centers is dedicated to delivering the highest quality education to both lecturers and students. Selection for partnership involves rigorous adherence to Apple’s standards, which include the provision of suitable technological equipment, qualified academic staff, robust training courses, and comprehensive infrastructure. Funded by USAID, this lab is designed to educate students, instructors, and external stakeholders in iOS and Android technologies, fostering the initiation of projects and the exchange of expertise. This lab was established with USAID funding to train students, lecturers, and external beneficiaries in the use of iOS and Android, as well as to initiate projects and share experiences.
AI Laboratory concept was created with the support of a Mercedes Benz Georgia. BTU students and any interested person has the opportunity to cooperate with the world’s leading IT companies and develop interesting products for them.
The first Renewable Energy Sources Laboratory in Georgia is a platform for sharing knowledge and experience, through which the challenges faced by companies operating in the energy sector of Georgia are discussed and relevant research and consultations are held. The EU-funded Jean Monnet module, which focuses on energy security and sustainable development, has been implemented within the Lab since 2022.
Within the framework of the Blockchain Laboratory initiative, training and retraining in the direction of the development of blockchain systems, as well as its integration into organizational processes, is ongoing.
The Cyber Security Lab initiative was created at BTU in 2017. Among other activities, the Jean Monet project to support EU Cyber Security Education was developed and implemented within the laboratory.
In 2023, BTU established the Sustainability Laboratory. Its objectives include developing educational modules and resources in the field of sustainability, carrying out research and institutional development initiatives, assisting small and medium-sized businesses in developing sustainably, developing a sustainability strategy for university campuses, and more.
Microsoft Laboratory – is intended to assist Georgian students and lecturers in developing modern digital skills and knowledge. This lab’s opening is significant not only for students, but for anyone passionate about technology. The lab’s purpose will be to contribute to the development of the BTU AI platform, build various solutions utilizing artificial intelligence, and make them available to the public. The lab will be participating in all projects involving blockchain technology and other cyber security technologies.
MarTech Lab – a marketing innovation laboratory, was established at BTU through a collaborative effort with the Business and Technology University and the digital agency, Quick. The primary aim of MarTech Lab is to revolutionize the Georgian marketing sector, steering it towards technological advancement. Currently, the lab is hosting a project that includes teams composed of BTU students and representatives from Quick.
