MÜSİAD | Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association

MÜSİAD (Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association) has increasingly expanded its role beyond traditional business advocacy to actively support Türkiye’s innovation and startup ecosystem. Through dedicated initiatives and platforms, the association seeks to nurture early-stage ventures and connect them with resources, mentors, and markets. One of its flagship efforts is the GM2 – Young MÜSİAD Entrepreneurship Center, an incubation and acceleration platform that supports technology-based startups by providing workspace, mentorship from experienced business leaders, access to investment networks, and training opportunities, while also enabling startups to scale through MÜSİAD’s national and international network.

In parallel, MÜSİAD and its youth organization implement programs that strengthen ties between startups, corporates, and institutions. A notable initiative in this regard is the Corporate–Startup Collaboration and Open Innovation Program, which brings together entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to develop joint projects, pilot collaborations, and open innovation partnerships between startups and established companies. By combining these structured programs with its extensive member base, international branches, and business forums, MÜSİAD contributes to building a more dynamic, interconnected, and competitive startup ecosystem in Türkiye.