Beespenser: Advancing Europe’s electronics resilience with rapid BCP prototyping
13 October 2025
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Rapid PCB prototyping, endless iterations
Printed circuit boards (PCB) sit at the heart of modern electronics, yet their manufacturing and prototyping remain heavily dependent on overseas supply chains, particularly in Asia. In this context, innovations like those from Turkish startup Beespenser are key to strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty and resilience. By developing a compact, in-house PCB printer that enables faster and safer electronics prototyping, Beespenser is helping researchers, engineers and educators bring their ideas to life, locally and sustainably.
Founded by three physics engineers from Istanbul Technical University, Beespenser emerged from a desire to make electronics prototyping faster and more accessible.
We simply wanted to make prototyping more efficient and accessible, so we adapted a 3D printer to dispense conductive inks instead of filament, and that’s how Monobee started.
Kaan Yapici, Co-founder and CEO of Beespenser
From concept to compact innovation
Traditional PCB prototyping typically involves long wait times or reliance on third-party fabrication services. Beespenser’s Monobee offers an elegant solution: an in-house, rapid PCB printer that supports flexible and stretchable electronics, ideal for use cases like wearables, IoT, biosensors and smart packaging.
Using a proprietary dispensing mechanism and specially formulated conductive inks, Monobee prints electronic circuits directly, without the need for soldering or harsh chemicals. Prototypes can be created in under an hour, giving users full control over the design and iteration process.
We started this journey with the slogan: ‘Draw the Future.’ In essence, we simply hand users a pen. They can write a novel or draw a picture. In the end, the only limit is the user’s imagination.
Ömer Faruk Güleç, Co-founder and CTO of Beespenser
A name that reflects purpose
The name “Beespenser” blends identity and technology: “bee” pays tribute to Istanbul Technical University’s emblem, while “spenser” reflects the core dispensing technology of their device. It’s a nod to their academic roots and a symbol of their commitment to advancing technology.
Beespenser is developing innovative devices for rapid and flexible electronic circuit prototyping, making the process faster, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Growing interest from the field
Though still early in its commercial journey, Beespenser is already generating significant interest. After a successful demo at LOPEC, Europe’s leading printed electronics trade fair, the team received inquiries from over 60 potential customers. With strong interest from European universities, research labs and industrial R&D teams, the company is now planning a second base in the Netherlands to support international expansion.
Scaling through collaboration, academic research and strategic support
In 2024, Beespenser joined the EIT Manufacturing Venture Building Programme, gaining not only investment but also guidance on market strategy, investor readiness and business development.
Being part of EIT Manufacturing opened valuable opportunities. It gave us access to a network of industry experts and helped us strengthen our business model, especially important as a hardware startup.
Kaan Yapici, Co-founder and CEO of Beespenser
The team also benefited from in-person mentoring and networking opportunities.
Meeting people face-to-face brings energy and insight you just can’t get online. Those interactions were key in refining our ideas and building relationships with potential partners.
Yaren Özdemir, Co-founder of Beespenser
The programme, part of EIT Manufacturing’s efforts to help tech and deep-tech startups move from research to market, provides early-stage support and access to industrial partners across Europe.
Beespenser’s journey also caught the attention of Sabancı ARF, the innovation and investment arm of Sabancı Holding, one of Turkey’s leading conglomerates. Through the Sabancı ARF acceleration and commercialisation programme, the team gained tailored mentorship, access to corporate partners and R&D support from Sabancı University’s Nanotechnology Laboratory, a partnership that becomes central to its technological development. Working closely with leading researchers, Beespenser is advancing its work on conductive inks and next-generation PCB printing systems with scientific precision and industrial focus. This collaboration bridges the gap between research and market-ready innovation, positioning Beespenser as a deep-tech company ready to scale globally.
As part of its long-term roadmap, Beespenser is committed to becoming a global leader in electronics prototyping. The founders are developing advanced conductive inks and high-resolution PCB systems that will define the next generation of rapid electronics manufacturing, making Beespenser an exciting example of innovation emerging from Türkiye’s deep-tech ecosystem.
Yeliz Erinçkan, Leader of Sabancı ARF
Innovation driven by young talent
With all founders under 30, Beespenser brings new energy to Europe’s electronics manufacturing, combining technical expertise with a strong entrepreneurial vision. Their cross-disciplinary background in materials science, mechanical engineering and physics helps them approach challenges with creativity and precision.
As they prepare for wider production and certification milestones, the team is already working on expanding the precision and scalability of their technology to meet advanced industrial needs.
We want to empower people to innovate faster, more sustainably and with greater independence, Monobee is just the beginning.
Yaren Özdemir, Co-founder of Beespenser
With its blend of academic excellence, strategic investment and bold innovation, Beespenser represents a new generation of European startups working to localise manufacturing, shorten supply chains and bring agility back to the heart of hardware innovation.