Deniz Celebioglu

As Manager of the Centre for Housing Innovation (CHI), Deniz leads government-funded programs to advance solutions in tackling the urgent issues in Canada’s housing industry. She built partnerships with leading organizations, supported CMHC’s Level Up Challenge, and leveraged municipal and government relations to adopt new technologies, materials, and construction approaches.

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With a decade of experience in corporate innovation and program leadership, she began her career at Turkiye’s industry giant, Sabanci Holding, building entrepreneurship programs and designing corporate innovation partnerships. This foundation informs her work at CHI, where she guides companies through multi-cohort accelerator and training programs, helping them navigate product development, commercialization, and industry partnerships.

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Holding a master’s degree in Political Science from Carleton University in Ottawa, Deniz applies her understanding of governance, policy, and regulatory environments to advance housing innovation. Design Thinking training at the Hasso Plattner Institut in Potsdam complements her approach, enabling human-centred solutions to complex sector challenges.

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Originally from Ankara, Türkiye, she moved to Canada in 2021 and now calls Toronto home.