Meet the founder of Global Resources Exchange
Didem Sevim Çapkurt
Didem Sevim Çapkurt is a student entrepreneur, project developer and sustainability advocate with a strong interest in circular economy, resource efficiency and innovation. Alongside her academic journey, she has actively engaged in project development, team leadership, civil society initiatives and strategic thinking focused on social impact and sustainable development. Drawing from her exposure to B2B sales environments and her passion for sustainability, she identified major inefficiencies in the global trade of recyclable materials. This inspired her to create Global Resources Exchange (GRX), an AI-powered platform designed to connect buyers and sellers, reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Transform waste into opportunity and build a smarter, more connected and more sustainable resource marketplace for future generations.
Future Roadmap
- 1Launch pilot partnerships with municipalities and industrial recyclers in Türkiye and the EU.
- 2Roll out AI matching engine, quality scoring and dynamic pricing for 35+ material categories.
- 3Expand verified supplier and buyer programs across MENA, EU, India and Southeast Asia.
- 4Integrate ESG impact reporting, recycled-content certification and carbon-avoidance metrics.