Luminairo helps OEMs and AgTech firms make better R&D decisions — faster and with less risk. From autonomous systems feasibility to portfolio governance, we bring OEM-level judgment to your technology strategy.
Most R&D organizations are good at starting projects. Very few are good at stopping them. The difference between an R&D portfolio that creates value and one that merely consumes budget is decision quality — knowing which technology bets to make, at what TRL, with what timeline. That judgment comes from having done it at OEM scale.
Each engagement is scoped to your needs. Start with a single service and expand as the need grows.
Which of your projects create value and which ones drain resources — we measure it. Every project gets a Stop / Fund / Pivot decision.
Duration: 3–4 weeks · Deliverables: Portfolio report + Board-ready presentation
How was €1.2M in capital reallocated? →Is your autonomous systems or precision agriculture investment technically and commercially viable? We assess technology readiness, identify transition risks between TRL stages, and deliver a clear go/no-go recommendation — before you commit the budget.
Duration: 3–5 weeks · Deliverables: TRL assessment + feasibility report + risk matrix
Discuss your autonomous systems challenge →We build actionable technology investment plans tied to market timing and portfolio decisions. Global policy direction, capability gaps, competitive positioning, and R&D balance — analyzed together and translated into a roadmap your leadership can execute against.
Duration: 4–6 weeks · Deliverables: Roadmap + capability gap analysis + investment priority decisions
How was €2.8M in misallocated investment prevented? →Not sure where to start? Our Quick Scan captures a snapshot of your portfolio in 2 weeks — the fee is credited toward the main engagement.
Selected work from leadership roles at an international agricultural equipment OEM.
Fully autonomous mechatronic system integrating autonomous navigation and electric power management. Managed from TRL 3 → 6 through a structured gate process at an international agricultural OEM.
AI-powered precision spraying robot developed under a structured sprint and gate process. Taken to field-ready prototype stage and exhibited at an international agricultural fair.
Life cycle analysis (LCA) and carbon footprint program built from scratch at an international OEM. A product sustainability roadmap was developed and approved for execution based on analysis results.
Capability development and investment plan across 4 technology axes. The plan was approved by senior management and put into execution.
120+ projects, €35.5M+ in R&D investment governed across 2 R&D centers. 11 independent audits, zero financial findings. EIB and EBRD low-interest R&D loan applications successfully managed.
11 projects, €1.17M in external funding secured and managed. Served as national and international coordinator under a European collaborative R&D program; project completed successfully.
Experience and results are real. Explore our case study pages for detailed breakdowns.
Operator experience, not advisor theory: We took projects in autonomous systems, IoT, and precision agriculture from concept to field. We managed the budgets, passed the audits, and delivered results. We weren't watching from the outside — we were the ones taking the risk.
We've governed R&D investment from the inside: We were hands-on at every stage of the portfolio and funding governance process — from project inception to external audit. We don't optimize at the last mile; we build defensible, value-generating portfolios from day one.
Evaluator perspective: We have served as reviewers on national and European R&D funding programs. We build investment cases from the evaluator's perspective — we know which work packages are funded and which get rejected.
Two founders, complementary expertise: Agricultural technology and defense industry experience combined. Academic rigor meets industry's need for speed — your projects work in the field, not just on paper.
European institutional experience: We have managed R&D programs co-funded by European institutions including the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside national and EU-framework funded projects.
Luminairo is a new firm. But the methods behind it are not.
For years, we took risks on behalf of the organizations we worked for — today, we stand behind our own name.
Complementary expertise: agricultural technology, defense industry, autonomous systems, and incentive management.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from METU. 21 years of academia and industry experience. As Advanced Technologies & Incentives Manager at an international agricultural equipment OEM, led autonomous systems development, R&D portfolio governance, and early-stage product development, managing €35.5M+ in R&D funding across 11 independent audits with zero findings.
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M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from METU. 16 years of academia and industry experience. Engineering work at Turkiye's leading defense industry organizations. Deep expertise in defense industry R&D processes and product development. Brings defense-grade discipline to industrial R&D decision-making. Project details are classified under defense industry confidentiality.
LinkedIn →Illustrative outputs based on our diagnostic model — not from specific client engagements: a Portfolio Diagnostic Sprint reallocated €1.2M in capital to high-value projects. An R&D investment review recovered €285K in misallocated budget and unlocked €430K in additional funding capacity. A feasibility sprint prevented €2.8M in misallocated investment.
Request an introductory assessment — a 20-minute call where we look at your situation and tell you directly whether we can help.
No sales pitch — just an honest assessment.
Typical response: 1–2 business days.
In our first call, we'll understand your situation and assess whether we can help. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you directly — your time is valuable, and so is ours.