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InvenDO Up is a technology-focused startup acceleration program operated under the InvenDO Venture Studio umbrella, which itself is part of Doğuş Teknoloji&rsquo;s innovation ecosystem. Launched to support early-stage B2B tech ventures, InvenDO Up provides structured acceleration pathways that help startups refine their strategies, develop their products, and prepare for scalable growth. The program leverages Doğuş Teknoloji&rsquo;s industry network to give startups access to potential corporate partners, market insights, and investor introductions.
Over multiple cohorts since its inception in 2022, InvenDO Up has supported dozens of early-stage technology companies &mdash; particularly in domains such as AI agents, cybersecurity, robotics, and quantum technologies &mdash; by offering mentorship, technical guidance, and opportunities for Proof of Concept (PoC) collaborations. The program continues to evolve, regularly opening applications and advancing startup growth through curated acceleration phases that combine business development and ecosystem engagement.

InvenDO Up

Yapay Zeka Fabrikası (AI Startup Factory) is Turkey&rsquo;s first AI-focused investment fund and ecosystem builder dedicated to supporting high-growth artificial intelligence startups with global ambitions. Backed by T&uuml;rkiye İş Bankası and its group companies, the organization invests in innovative AI ventures that have validated business models and are ready for scale-up, providing not just capital but strategic support, industry connections, and momentum for international expansion.
As a holistic ecosystem platform, Yapay Zeka Fabrikası facilitates access to corporate collaborations, PoC opportunities, mentorship from industry leaders and experts, and participation in major events such as international AI gatherings. The platform also leads acceleration programs like Workup and Workup AStart, offering tailored workshops, investor matchmaking, and growth support to help startups strengthen their market access and operational foundation. Through its broad network of partners across academia, industry, government, and global markets, Yapay Zeka Fabrikası aims to accelerate the Turkish AI ecosystem and connect founders with the world&rsquo;s leading stakeholders.

Yapay Zeka Fabrikası

Workup is a technology‑focused entrepreneurship and acceleration program supported by T&uuml;rkiye İş Bankası and managed with partners like Hackquarters and Kolektif House, designed to help early‑stage startups develop, scale, and access investors and corporate collaboration opportunities. It has been running since 2017, providing a structured 6‑month program that includes mentorship, expert workshops, networking, access to workspace, technical and business support, Demo Day exposure, and additional ecosystem benefits.

Workup by İş Bankası

Acıbadem University Technology Development Center (TEKMER) supports entrepreneurs and businesses at the intersection of health and technology with structured services across pre-incubation, incubation, and post-incubation stages, including business development, mentorship, financial guidance, and access to prototyping infrastructure.The center is part of the KOSGEB TEKMER program and offers startups a unique environment within the university&rsquo;s health innovation ecosystem.

Acıbadem University Tekmer

İBB Tech Istanbul is a comprehensive entrepreneurship and technology ecosystem initiative led by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) under its Department of Information Technologies &ndash; Smart City Directorate. The program supports innovation and startup growth by offering tailored mechanisms that guide entrepreneurs from idea stage to global scalability. With multiple collaboration spaces, pre-incubation and growth programs, and a wide network of mentors and corporate partners, Tech Istanbul aims to strengthen Istanbul&rsquo;s position as a leading hub for tech-driven ventures.
Operating across several locations including Şişli, Şişhane, Başakşehir and Kayışdağı, Tech Istanbul provides entrepreneurs with fully equipped workspaces, workshops, training events and networking opportunities. Its programs &mdash; such as &Ouml;n Kulu&ccedil;ka (pre-incubation) and Growth &mdash; help early-stage startups refine business models, engage with public and private sector partners for PoC projects, and connect with investors. The initiative has been recognized internationally, winning the Global Startup Awards&rsquo; top accolade as one of the world&rsquo;s best accelerator/incubator programs.

İBB Tech Istanbul 

The AZ Lab Program is a health technology accelerator run by İT&Uuml; &Ccedil;ekirdek in collaboration with AstraZeneca, designed to empower innovative startups developing science-based, patient-focused healthcare solutions. The program brings together entrepreneurial talent, AstraZeneca&rsquo;s global healthcare expertise, and İT&Uuml; &Ccedil;ekirdek&rsquo;s internationally recognized innovation ecosystem to support ventures working on transformative technologies such as diagnostics, personalized medicine, digital health tools, and AI-powered clinical solutions.
Participants in the AZ Lab Program receive comprehensive mentorship, strategic guidance on regulatory and market entry, access to industry professionals, and opportunities for proof-of-concept development, culminating in a Demo Day event where selected startups showcase their technologies to healthcare leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners. The initiative aims to accelerate healthcare innovation in Turkey and beyond by helping startups refine, scale, and commercialize impactful solutions that meet real-world clinical needs.

AZ Lab

Inovent A.Ş. is Turkey&rsquo;s first technology commercialization, accelerator, and seed fund company, established in 2006 as a for-profit entity fully owned by Sabancı University. The organization focuses on transforming early-stage academic technologies into commercially viable ventures and supports faculty-led entrepreneurship with deep ecosystem expertise. Through strategic mentorship, investment readiness initiatives, and commercialization pathways, Inovent plays a key role in building high-potential tech ventures and advancing Turkey&rsquo;s innovation landscape.
Operating as both an incubator and accelerator, Inovent offers comprehensive support to startups &mdash; from idea validation to seed funding and strategic consultancy &mdash; aiming to create sustainable and scalable companies. With a growing portfolio of startups and active involvement in programs such as T&Uuml;BİTAK&rsquo;s BiGG3INN, it connects technology-driven founders to investment opportunities, industry networks, and commercialization infrastructure.

Inovent - Sabancı University

Boost The Future is a startup acceleration program organized by Endeavor T&uuml;rkiye in partnership with Akbank, designed to support technology-focused startups in scaling their businesses and accelerating growth. Launched in 2018, the program runs over approximately 10-12 weeks and offers participating founders access to strategic workshops, founder forums, and tailored mentorship sessions from Endeavor&rsquo;s local and international expert network.
Throughout the program, selected startups benefit from structured learning experiences covering product strategy, business development, marketing, sales, and investment readiness, while also gaining opportunities to collaborate with Akbank LAB and engage with corporate innovation stakeholders. At the end of the cycle, participants present their ventures at a Demo Day event, where they showcase their progress to investors and ecosystem partners. With multiple cohorts completed and dozens of alumni ventures, Boost The Future aims to accelerate startup growth and foster deeper connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Boost The Future

İT&Uuml; &Ccedil;ekirdek is one of T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s leading entrepreneurship and innovation centers, established within Istanbul Technical University ARI Teknokent to support technology-driven startups from idea stage to global growth. The program offers comprehensive incubation and acceleration services, including mentorship, investment readiness, prototyping support, corporate collaboration, and access to ITU&rsquo;s strong academic and industrial network. Each year, İT&Uuml; &Ccedil;ekirdek works with hundreds of startups across sectors such as deep tech, mobility, energy, AI, and advanced manufacturing, contributing significantly to Istanbul&rsquo;s innovation ecosystem.&nbsp;

İTÜ  Çekirdek Incubation Center

in4startups Germany Sustainability Acceleration Program is a specialized global accelerator designed to help sustainability‑focused startups expand into the German market. Organized by in4startups with the support of NRW Global Business Turkey, this program targets startups that are at least at the prototype stage and have strong sustainable business models. Participating companies receive structured mentorship, market entry guidance, investor networking, and tailored support to increase their readiness for international growth and competitive positioning in Germany.&nbsp;
The program offers comprehensive support components such as sustainability and venture analysis, training on globalization, connections with local and international investors, a market research report for Germany, support to join the AHK (German‑Turkish Chamber of Commerce), and inclusion in a global sustainability report. Top performing startups also gain the opportunity to participate in a Germany roadshow at the end of the program, facilitating deeper engagement with European partners and potential investors.&nbsp;

in4startups Germany Sustainability Acceleration Program 

Lonca Entrepreneurship Center is a corporate-backed innovation and entrepreneurship hub established by Kuveyt T&uuml;rk Participation Bank in 2017 to support technology-based and scalable startups. The center helps founders develop their business ideas through structured acceleration support, mentorship, and industry collaboration, while also offering cash grants, shared office space, API and technical infrastructure access, and participation in national and international events and competitions. Lonca engages entrepreneurs through a range of programs and community activities, including Demo Days where selected startups showcase their progress to investors and ecosystem partners, and innovation challenges like e-commerce solution competitions that foster creative problem-solving. Its cohort-based terms have supported and graduated nearly 100 ventures with sector-diverse projects, and ongoing events, workshops, and networking opportunities help startups refine their models and accelerate growth.

Lonca Girişimcilik Merkezi

İSO KOZA Industry Collaboration and Development Program, launched by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İSO) in 2015, supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem with a &ldquo;from entrepreneurship to industrialization&rdquo; vision. As Turkey&rsquo;s largest and oldest industrial chamber with over 24,000 members, İSO provides guidance and opportunities for startups to grow by bridging them with experienced industrial mentors, production facilities, and technology infrastructure.
The program complements existing incubation centers and entrepreneurship offices by helping startups accelerate to the next stage. Participating ventures benefit from mentorship, capacity building, business development, access to funding, and product development support, while their relationships with industrial partners enable faster prototyping, manufacturing, and market entry.

İSO KOZA

BTM (Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi) is one of Istanbul&rsquo;s leading entrepreneurship and innovation centers, established to support early-stage startups and transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses. Operating with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, BTM provides a structured support environment that includes pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration programs tailored to startups at different maturity levels. By offering office space, mentorship, training, and access to expert networks, BTM helps entrepreneurs develop their business models, validate markets, and prepare for growth.
Beyond startup support,&nbsp;BTM plays an active role in strengthening Istanbul&rsquo;s startup ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with investors, corporates, and public institutions. The center organizes demo days, pitching events, workshops, and networking activities, enabling startups to access funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. With its emphasis on commercialization, scalability, and ecosystem collaboration, BTM has become a key platform for nurturing innovative ventures and contributing to the city&rsquo;s entrepreneurship-driven economic development.

Endeavor T&uuml;rkiye is the Turkish chapter of Endeavor, a global nonprofit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs with the potential to scale internationally. Established to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in T&uuml;rkiye, Endeavor T&uuml;rkiye identifies and supports growth-stage founders through structured programs, mentorship, and access to a global network of business leaders, investors, and experts.
Through initiatives such as ScaleUp and other growth-focused programs, Endeavor T&uuml;rkiye aims to accelerate company growth, foster sustainable economic impact, and help entrepreneurs expand into global markets.

Endeavor Türkiye

Inventures is one of Istanbul&rsquo;s most established early-stage digital business accelerators and seed investment partners, known for supporting web and mobile focused startups across the EMEA ecosystem. The organization blends structured mentorship, strategic business development guidance, and seed-stage capital to empower founders navigating early growth phases. With deep experience in analytics, internet technologies, e-commerce infrastructure, and organizational scaling, Inventures helps selected ventures refine product-market fit, build operational capacity, and connect with co-investors and ecosystem partners for broader growth opportunities.
As an accelerator and seed investor spun off from Turkey&rsquo;s innovative software firm Inveon, Inventures has backed a diverse portfolio of technology startups and facilitated a number of successful exits. The support model includes mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, access to up to ~$200,000 in seed financing, technical and business development partnership support, and introductions to strategic networks. While not structured as a strict cohort program with published application dates like some accelerators, Inventures continues to operate actively as an investor-accelerator hybrid, engaging with startups for funding and acceleration opportunities.

Inventures

Fark Labs is a global innovation and transformation hub born in Istanbul that supports entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, and investors in building future-ready solutions and creating positive impact worldwide. Originally established as the R&amp;D center of Farplas Automotive, the organization has expanded its presence internationally &mdash; including in Seoul, Paris, and Michigan &mdash; while developing an ecosystem that spans acceleration, incubation, and investment activities across the full startup lifecycle.
Fark Labs focuses on four key verticals &mdash; mobility, life sciences, sustainable lifestyle, and emerging technologies &mdash; and applies an investment-oriented approach to innovation, helping early-stage ventures grow through mentorship, funding, strategic partnerships, and access to global networks. The hub also hosts technology programs, corporate collaborations, and ecosystem initiatives such as its TEKMER Technology Development Center and participation in European innovation networks, positioning itself as a bridge between visionary founders, industry leaders, and international markets.

Fark Labs

ArzLab is a growth-stage startup acceleration program launched by Arz Portf&ouml;y to support ambitious technology ventures in scaling their businesses and preparing for investment. Positioned as a &ldquo;Growth Laboratory&rdquo; for startups, ArzLab offers comprehensive mentorship and advisory support in sales, marketing, product development, finance, and investment readiness, while connecting participant teams with innovation networks and potential investors.
Designed for startups with demonstrated product&ndash;market fit or early traction, the program runs over a multi-month cycle and culminates in opportunities for global exposure, including partnerships with international ecosystems such as Global Scale Ventures in London. Through curated mentorship, strategic planning sessions, and investor engagement preparation, ArzLab aims to accelerate growth trajectories and help founders confidently navigate the challenges of scaling both locally and internationally.

Arz Lab

KWORKS is a startup accelerator and entrepreneurship support hub founded by Ko&ccedil; University in 2014 and based at its Şişli campus in Istanbul, T&uuml;rkiye. It helps technology‑based entrepreneurs grow ideas into sustainable, scalable ventures by offering pre‑acceleration, acceleration, and incubation programs, mentorship, community events, and investor connections. KWORKS also supports corporate innovation projects and provides prototyping resources through KWORKS LAB for hardware‑focused founders.
KWORKS serves startups across multiple stages, beginning with idea/business‑model validation (pre‑acceleration), moving into product development and commercialization (acceleration), and extending support through incubation and investment readiness. Its programming attracts ventures from diverse technology sectors including software, AI, healthtech, cleantech, mobility, and digital platforms, and facilitates engagement with mentors, customers, and investors via Demo Days and ecosystem events.&nbsp;

KWORKS

Migros Up is the joint innovation platform of Migros that brings entrepreneurs and Migros experts together to collaborate on shared goals and co‑create innovative solutions. The program fosters a culture of open innovation where startups can test and refine their business models in real retail environments and gain access to mentorship, resources, and strategic partnerships.&nbsp;
Launched to add value to Turkey&rsquo;s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Migros Up supports ventures at various stages&mdash;especially those with market‑ready products&mdash;by offering opportunities for agile collaboration, iterative learning, operational testing with Migros teams, and potential commercialization support.

Migros Up

BAU Hub Incubation Center is an innovation and entrepreneurship hub operated by Bah&ccedil;eşehir University, designed to support technology-driven startups on their path from early development to commercialization. Located at BAU&rsquo;s Kemerburgaz Future Campus and Galata Campus in Istanbul, BAU Hub offers startups a dynamic environment that combines modern infrastructure with strong academic and industry connections. The center provides incubated startups with office space, technical facilities, mentoring, business development support, and access to Bah&ccedil;eşehir University&rsquo;s extensive local and global network. Through one-on-one guidance, expert mentorship, and ecosystem-driven programs, BAU Hub helps entrepreneurs refine their products, scale their businesses, and connect with investors and strategic partners. As part of a broader entrepreneurship ecosystem that includes pre-incubation, acceleration, and internationalization initiatives, BAU Hub plays a key role in transforming innovative ideas into sustainable and globally competitive ventures.

BAU Hub Incubation  Center

The TİM-TEB Girişim Evi (Startup House) is a comprehensive entrepreneurial support initiative launched in 2015 through a partnership between T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s Exporters Assembly (TİM) and T&uuml;rk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB), with the mission to strengthen high value-added, technology-focused entrepreneurship across multiple cities in Turkey, including Istanbul. The program&rsquo;s structured support network spans incubation, acceleration, mentor engagement, and access to global opportunities, connecting startups with industry, investors, and export-oriented growth pathways.&nbsp;
İM-TEB Girişim Evi offers a range of tailored programs &mdash; including Start Up, Level Up, Global Up, Fintech, Green Up, and Woman Entrepreneurship &mdash; designed to help ventures advance from early stages to scaling and international expansion. Through workshops, mentoring, corporate networking, and demo events, participating startups gain strategic guidance, capacity building, and opportunities to engage with both local ecosystem players and international partners.

TİM-TEB Girişim Evi 

EnterInvest is an investment readiness and acceleration program operated by Entertech Istanbul Technopolis that helps advanced-stage startups prepare for investment and scale their ventures. The program offers a structured journey of training, one-on-one mentorship, investor-entrepreneur matchmaking, and networking opportunities, guiding participating founders through key aspects of fundraising, company growth, and investment readiness.
Designed for startups that have reached or are approaching the investment stage, EnterInvest includes focused workshops on topics such as team building, sales systems, exit strategies, finance and intellectual property, personalized case study support, and culminates in a Demo Day where founders present their ventures to national and international investors. By connecting entrepreneurs with over 200 investors and facilitating direct engagement in curated sessions, the program aims to strengthen startups&rsquo; positioning in the funding ecosystem and accelerate their growth.

EnterInvest

Cube Incubation is a deep-tech focused startup incubation center operating within Teknopark İstanbul, designed to support technology-based entrepreneurs from ideation through early growth and commercialization. It fosters an innovation ecosystem that connects deep tech founders with mentors, investors, and corporate partners, offering infrastructure, training, business development support, and networking opportunities to help startups scale and enter national and international markets.&nbsp;
Cube Incubation provides tailored programs across stages&mdash;including pre-incubation, incubation, and post-incubation&mdash;along with access to clean rooms, laboratories, co-working space, and strategic guidance. It is integrated with Teknopark İstanbul&rsquo;s broader ecosystem and collaborates with partners, industry stakeholders, and academic institutions to strengthen startup innovation capacity and commercial potential.&nbsp;

Cube  Incubation

B-Connector is an innovation platform and startup support ecosystem that bridges the gap between corporate enterprises and early-stage ventures by facilitating collaboration, growth, and strategic innovation. The organization offers a core acceleration program designed to support startups beyond traditional financing models by providing mentorship, business development guidance, and access to investor networks. In addition to acceleration services, B-Connector delivers corporate innovation services that match established companies with agile startups for co-creation, product testing, and partnership opportunities.
B-Connector also operates a Startup Business School to equip founders with practical business skills, and a Code In T&uuml;rkiye program offering coding and technical training, helping foster a skilled entrepreneurial talent pool. Other ecosystem initiatives include Connect İstanbul events, strategic networking, and an R&amp;D Investment Club that supports effective investment strategies and collaborative innovation across sectors. Through its diverse offerings, B-Connector aims to empower startups to grow sustainably while driving meaningful innovation within the broader business community.

B-Connector

Albaraka Garaj is a pioneering startup acceleration center established within Albaraka T&uuml;rk, recognized as the world&rsquo;s first acceleration hub under a participation banking institution dedicated to supporting technology-based ventures. The program offers selected startups a comprehensive range of resources including mentorship, tailored training, financial support, collaborative workspaces, API access, networking opportunities, and potential engagement with Albaraka&rsquo;s fintech investment ecosystem.
Designed to accelerate early-stage and growth-oriented companies across sectors such as fintech, AI, SaaS, big data, and payment technologies, Albaraka Garaj guides entrepreneurs through structured pre-acceleration and acceleration phases. Participating startups gain access to Albaraka&rsquo;s strategic business units, mentorship from industry leaders, opportunities for proof-of-concept development, and the chance to connect with venture funds managed by Albaraka Portf&ouml;y Y&ouml;netim.

Albaraka Garaj

The B-Stars Mobility Acceleration Program is a sector-focused acceleration initiative by Bilişim Vadisi designed to empower startups developing innovative mobility solutions &mdash; from smart transportation and connected vehicles to autonomous systems, electrification, micromobility, logistics technologies, and related smart city applications. The program offers selected ventures a structured acceleration journey that includes mentorship, sector-specific training, hands-on workshops, and industry networking, enabling them to refine their solutions, strengthen go-to-market readiness, and expand their industry connections.
The program runs in partnership with key ecosystem players like Anadolu Isuzu and Yandex Cloud, providing practical opportunities such as Proof-of-Concept (PoC) collaborations with corporate partners, investment linkage opportunities, cloud credits, and exposure to strategic industry stakeholders. Graduates of the program also gain extended access to the broader Bilişim Vadisi GO ecosystem, which supports long-term scaling, investor engagement, and further internationalization

B-Stars Mobility

Eksim Pulse is a startup support and acceleration program developed by Eksim Holding, with collaboration and backing from industry partners like Dicle Elektrik and Eksim Ventures, focused on empowering innovative ventures in the energy sector. The program targets entrepreneurs and teams working on technologies in areas such as energy distribution, energy management, digital solutions, renewable energy, and energy efficiency, offering a blend of financial support, structured education, technical and business mentorship, and consulting services to help promising projects scale and enter the market.
Throughout its cycle, Eksim Pulse provides participants with tailored guidance through training sessions, expert mentoring hours, one-on-one advisory support, and opportunities for investment readiness, enabling them to refine their solutions and prepare for growth. At the end of the program, selected teams are evaluated and often receive awards or further support, including potential connections to wider funding opportunities via Eksim Ventures, making Eksim Pulse a comprehensive energy-focused entrepreneurial acceleration platform.

Eksim Pulse

The 1773 Startup Acceleration Program is a targeted entrepreneurship acceleration initiative operated by 1773 İT&Uuml; Teknopark under Istanbul Technical University. Designed to support high-growth potential startups and early-stage ventures, the program offers tailored mentorship, business development guidance, and access to investors to help participants refine, scale, and commercialize their ideas.
Structured around a multi-month curriculum, the program selects a cohort of promising startups from across Turkey and provides individualized support&mdash;including strategic planning, investor matchmaking, legal and negotiation assistance, and integration with university and ecosystem partners. By facilitating direct engagement with mentors, industry experts, and potential funders, the 1773 Startup Acceleration Program aims to accelerate growth trajectories and strengthen the foundation for long-term success in competitive markets.

1773 Girişim Hızlandırma Programı

CrazyHubs Istanbul is a game-focused startup accelerator operated by CrazyLabs, one of the world&rsquo;s leading mobile game publishers. Designed for hyper-casual and hybrid-casual game developers, the program supports early-stage studios in transforming game ideas into globally scalable mobile titles. As part of CrazyLabs&rsquo; international CrazyHubs network, the Istanbul hub provides teams with access to industry know-how, publishing expertise, and a structured acceleration environment tailored to the fast-paced mobile gaming ecosystem.
Throughout the program, participating teams benefit from hands-on mentorship by CrazyLabs professionals, financial and operational support, office space, and advanced game development and publishing insights, including user acquisition and monetization strategies. In collaboration with Bah&ccedil;eşehir University Game Lab (BUG Lab), CrazyHubs Istanbul also contributes to talent development and ecosystem growth. By combining creative freedom with data-driven publishing expertise, the program helps game studios accelerate production, validate their games, and reach global audiences.

CrazyHubs

eTohum is one of T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s longest-running and most established startup acceleration programs, dedicated to supporting early-stage and growth-stage technology ventures with high global potential. Founded in 2008, eTohum has played a pioneering role in T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s startup ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, and international networks, and by helping startups refine their business models and scale beyond local markets.
Through its selective programs, bootcamps, and flagship eTohum Demo Day, the platform provides startups with strategic mentorship, investment readiness support, and strong exposure to local and global investors. With a broad alumni network spanning multiple industries and regions, eTohum continues to act as a key bridge between innovative founders and the capital, expertise, and partnerships they need to grow sustainably and compete on a global stage.

eTohum

Enerjim Sensin is an energy sector acceleration program run in partnership with the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), the Electricity Distribution Services Association (ELDER), and İT&Uuml; ARI Teknokent / İT&Uuml; &Ccedil;ekirdek to support startups developing innovative, technology-driven solutions for the energy industry. The program focuses on empowering ventures that address digital transformation, sustainability, smart grids, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other sectoral challenges by offering comprehensive support, including mentorship, training, industry networking, prototype development resources, and access to R&amp;D and laboratory infrastructure.
Participants in the Enerjim Sensin Acceleration Programme can benefit from tailored mentoring, opportunities to engage with electricity distribution companies on pilot projects, cash awards and prizes totalling millions of Turkish Lira, and access to national and international events and investor networks. The initiative aims to help energy startups scale their businesses, commercialize their technologies, and integrate into the broader energy ecosystem while contributing to the digital and sustainable transformation of the sector.

Enerjim Sensin

The Kayacan Ventures Acceleration Program is a technology-focused startup accelerator initiated by Kayacan Ventures, the venture investment arm of Kayacan Holding, aimed at supporting early-stage companies working on artificial intelligence (AI), high tech, deep tech, and related innovation areas. The program is designed to empower founders with structured acceleration support including mentoring from industry specialists, tailored education, networking opportunities, and investor access to enhance product development, global growth strategies, and fundraising readiness. It particularly prioritizes startups that leverage AI technologies and high-impact business models to compete both in domestic and international markets.
Operating on a cohort basis, the acceleration program provides participating ventures with not only strategic guidance but also guaranteed investment opportunities under predefined valuation terms, alongside access to corporate partnerships, legal and financial advisory resources, and networking events designed to elevate their commercial readiness. In 2025, the program ran a major cycle inviting applications from February to April with subsequent acceleration activities and global engagement events through June. By supporting up to 100 AI-centric startups with millions in combined investment, this initiative aims to boost Turkey&rsquo;s technological entrepreneurship base and help ventures reach scalable success.

Kayacan Ventures Acceleration Program

K&ouml;k Accelerator is a sector-focused startup accelerator initiative operated by K&ouml;k Projekt, a vertical accelerator and innovation partner based in Istanbul that empowers entrepreneurs working across the agri-food, water, energy, and climate technology sectors. The program targets early-to-growth-stage startups developing climate-adaptive, impact-driven solutions with a strong focus on scalable commercialization and integration into real field operations. It provides tailored support to founders aiming to build, validate, and scale technology solutions that contribute to sustainable food systems and resilient environmental outcomes.
The accelerator&rsquo;s 2025 cohort &mdash; known as K&ouml;k Accelerator T&uuml;rkiye 2025 &mdash; brought together startups innovating in AgriTech, farm management systems, agri-biotech, water management, irrigation solutions, logistics, and upcycling technologies, offering mentorship, field integration opportunities, corporate partnerships, and connections to K&ouml;k&rsquo;s extensive global ecosystem across Europe, MENA and APAC. The program also links selected startups with business development support and investment opportunities through K&ouml;k&rsquo;s venture network.

Kök Accelerator

Lorien Accelerator is a 12-week hands-on accelerator program designed to empower early-stage gaming studios and gametech startups to build world-class, high-growth game businesses and secure funding or publishing support. The program helps founders with comprehensive mentorship, masterclasses, investor access, and industry connections from global partners and mentors drawn from leading companies in the gaming ecosystem such as Blizzard, Valve, Activision, Unity, Microsoft, and AWS. Its mission is to support founders in scaling their ventures, refining business strategy, and preparing for investor readiness.
Lorien runs hybrid accelerations (primarily online with key events in Istanbul) and accepts founders globally, positioning itself as one of the first dedicated gaming accelerators in T&uuml;rkiye. The program culminates in a high-impact Demo Day where startups present to investors, publishers, and partners. Beyond the structured 12-week cohort, Lorien remains engaged with alumni through ongoing support and ecosystem connections that extend well past graduation

Lorien Accelerator

Mastercard Lighthouse T&uuml;rkiye is a startup acceleration program launched by Mastercard to support and scale fintech and financial-services-adjacent startups in T&uuml;rkiye by offering them access to global networks, strategic mentorship, investor connections, training, and go-to-market support. The initiative is part of Mastercard&rsquo;s broader Lighthouse global acceleration platform &mdash; originally established in the Nordic and Baltic regions &mdash; which has facilitated hundreds of partnerships and significant investment flows for participating startups. Lighthouse T&uuml;rkiye aims to elevate innovative startups to international standards while helping them expand regionally and globally through structured curriculum and strategic ecosystem connections.
In 2025, Mastercard Lighthouse T&uuml;rkiye expanded its offerings via a partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development&rsquo;s (EBRD) Star Venture program, creating a combined acceleration pathway lasting up to 18 months. Selected startups engage in a comprehensive program beginning with a 3-month Mastercard Lighthouse T&uuml;rkiye curriculum, followed by long-term support through the EBRD Star Venture program. This integrated model allows startups to benefit from training, mentoring, investor access, investor-ready guidance, and access to EBRD funds for consultancy and international event participation.

Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye

Marmara University Innovation and Technology Transfer Application and Research Center (commonly known as MİTTO) is an institutional center established to support university-industry cooperation, enhance innovation capacity, and facilitate technology transfer across academic and industrial fields. Founded initially under the University Senate decision in May 2012 and later formalized as a research center in October 2017, MİTTO operates within Marmara University&rsquo;s G&ouml;ztepe Campus to bring together national and international research support mechanisms, project facilitation, legal and technical guidance, and commercialization pathways for research outputs. The center plays an essential role in enabling scientific research to transition into practical impact by offering legal support, intellectual property services, funding consultation, and project management assistance.
MİTTO&rsquo;s scope includes fostering collaborations between academic researchers, industry partners, and public stakeholders; managing project support services for competitive national and international funds; and delivering entrepreneurship and incorporation activities such as pre-incubation programs and training. Through partnerships with national innovation systems and participation in programs like T&Uuml;BİTAK 1513 Technology Transfer Offices Support, the center contributes to enhancing technological outcomes, supporting start-ups and research teams, and strengthening Marmara University&rsquo;s strategic innovation agenda.

MİTTO | Marmara University Innovation and Technology Transfer Application and Research Center

Monster Gaming Lab is a gaming-focused acceleration and incubation program launched by Monster Notebook, one of Turkey&rsquo;s leading gaming hardware brands, to support game developers and early-stage gaming studios with mentorship, technical resources, business development, and go-to-market acceleration. The program is designed to help founders develop, test, and scale their game projects with access to expert mentors, industry professionals, publisher networks, and growth support. It combines phases of incubation, development support, and investor readiness to increase the chances of success for participating teams as they refine their ideas and bring playable titles to market.
Throughout the program &mdash; typically running over approximately three months &mdash; participants receive tailored guidance on game design, technical development, legal and financial structuring, marketing strategy, and publishing pathways. In later stages, the initiative also helps teams seek investment opportunities, publisher partnerships, and broader ecosystem connections to launch commercially viable games.

Monster Gaming Lab

NEOHUB Deniz Akvaryum is an innovation hub and startup acceleration initiative launched by NEOHUB, the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of DenizBank Financial Services Group. Deniz Akvaryum focuses on fostering early‑stage startups and innovators by offering structured mentoring, tailored development support, and pathways for scaling through corporate engagement and ecosystem integration. The program supports founders with access to expert mentors, investor networks, and collaboration opportunities within DenizBank and broader tech ecosystems, helping them refine business models, improve go‑to‑market readiness, and integrate emerging technologies into practical use cases.
Operating under DenizBank&rsquo;s broader innovation agenda, Deniz Akvaryum runs interaction and acceleration programs &mdash; including Yaşam ve Deneyim Teknolojileri Etkileşim Programı and Yapay Zeka Etkileşim Programı &mdash; that target startups across technology domains like AI, customer experience, wellbeing tech, and digital transformation. Participants receive mentorship, strategic guidance, ecosystem exposure and collaboration pathways that culminate in Demo Days or showcase events where innovations are presented to corporate partners and potential investors.

NEOHUB Deniz Akvaryum

Finext Istanbul is a leading fintech community and innovation hub in Turkey that brings together startups, corporates, investors, and industry stakeholders to accelerate digital transformation in financial services. Launched with the vision of fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth in fintech, Finext organizes a wide range of activities including networking events, accelerator programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that help founders refine their products, expand their market reach, and connect with strategic partners from both the local and global ecosystem.&nbsp;
Rooted in a strong community-oriented approach, Finext Istanbul serves as a platform for sharing insights, building relationships, and showcasing emerging technologies across payments, banking infrastructure, regtech, insurtech, and other fintech verticals. Through partnerships with industry leaders, investors, and institutional supporters, Finext contributes to the growth of Turkey&rsquo;s fintech landscape by empowering startups, facilitating business development, and promoting a collaborative innovation culture.

Finext

PharmUp is a health innovation entrepreneurship program and platform initiated by Sanofi T&uuml;rkiye back in 2019 to support startups and innovators developing solutions across the healthcare spectrum. Originally launched as the PharmUp Girişimcilik Programı, it brings together entrepreneurs with ideas in areas such as digital health, diagnostics, smart health devices, healthy living solutions, and data analytics, offering structured mentorship, training, and acceleration support. Over the years, it has evolved into a multi-stakeholder platform (PharmUp Hub) with partnerships spanning corporate venture capital, academic research institutions, and innovation ecosystems to help healthcare innovations move from concept toward commercialization.
The program operates on a cohort-based acceleration model where selected startups go through a roughly 3-month acceleration period with mentoring, workshops, and Demo Days where they can pitch to industry professionals and investors. Successful participants have gained opportunities such as presenting at international events like VivaTech in Paris and collaborating with partners including TT Ventures and Teknopark Istanbul. Its mission is to strengthen Turkey&rsquo;s healthcare innovation ecosystem and enhance global competitiveness for health tech solutions.

PharmUp

QNBEYOND is the innovation and entrepreneurship platform of QNB T&uuml;rkiye, operating as a corporate accelerator, incubator, and venture support ecosystem designed to help early-stage startups grow and innovate in alignment with future banking and financial technologies. Since its establishment in 2018, QNBEYOND has supported founders with mentorship, access to strategic corporate networks, and structured acceleration programming, enabling startups to accelerate their growth and collaborate with QNB T&uuml;rkiye units while benefiting from executive sponsorship and ecosystem resources.
The platform is composed of key components &mdash; including a Corporate Entrepreneurship Program, a dedicated Accelerator Program, and QNBEYOND Ventures &mdash; which together promote ideation, prototype development, investment support, and scaling across technology sectors such as fintech, insurtech, enterprise software, and digital platforms. Over multiple cohorts, QNBEYOND has helped launch and graduate dozens of startups while also investing through its venture arm to support long-term growth, reinforcing its role as a bridge between the corporate banking world and the broader startup ecosystem.

QNBEYOND

Sabancı ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) is an early-stage acceleration program initiated by Sabancı Holding to support visionary startups and entrepreneurs in accelerating their path from prototype or MVP to commercialization. The program is structured as a 20-week acceleration cycle providing selected teams with mentorship, access to Sabancı Holding&rsquo;s corporate networks, structural support, and pre-seed investment opportunities. Its mission is to foster open innovation and help founders achieve product maturity, customer validation, and investor readiness through a structured acceleration framework.
Designed to be inclusive of both Sabancı Group employees and external entrepreneurs, Sabancı ARF focuses on catalyzing innovation that aligns with Sabancı Holding&rsquo;s strategic priorities. Throughout its terms, the program has brought together startups from diverse sectors &mdash; empowering them through collaboration with Group companies, preparation for investor pitching, and Demo Days where seed and follow-on investment opportunities can be realized.

Sabancı ARF

ScaleUp is a growth-stage acceleration program organized by Endeavor T&uuml;rkiye, specifically designed to support technology startups that have already achieved product-market fit and are ready to scale their business locally and globally. This structured 4- to 5-month cohort program offers in-depth strategy workshops, one-on-one mentoring sessions with seasoned industry experts and successful entrepreneurs, and access to Endeavor&rsquo;s extensive local and global network spanning over 45 countries. The main goal is to help founders sharpen their growth strategy, enhance operational capabilities, and accelerate international expansion.
Throughout the program, participating startups engage in curated sessions covering investment strategy, legal frameworks, market entry execution, sales, marketing, organisational culture, and scaling operations. In addition to practical mentorship, ScaleUp provides founders with opportunities to interface with global advisors and prepare for deeper collaboration with investor networks and potential partnerships. While participation in the program does not automatically confer Endeavor Entrepreneur status, ScaleUp graduates are typically well positioned to be fast-tracked toward selection in Endeavor&rsquo;s broader entrepreneur network and ecosystem.

ScaleUp 

Fintech Factory is a fintech acceleration program based in Istanbul, T&uuml;rkiye, designed to support startups developing innovative financial technology solutions beyond the prototype or MVP stage. Organized by BC Partnering and hosted at the Ataşehir Municipality İNOVATA Entrepreneurship Center, the program provides tailored support including mentorship, expert-led training, business modeling and market validation, access to local and global stakeholders, investor connections, and complimentary office facilities &mdash; all aimed at helping startups achieve product-market fit and prepare for investment.
Participants in the Fintech Factory Acceleration Program benefit from a comprehensive ecosystem of opportunities such as one-on-one coaching, free technological infrastructure, research support, networking, and exposure to digital services valued at significant commercial worth, while engaging with sector experts, corporate partners, and potential investors. By fostering collaboration and providing strategic resources, Fintech Factory accelerates the growth of high-potential fintech ventures and contributes to the broader development of the financial technology ecosystem.

Fintech Factory

T3 Girişim Merkezi is a technology startup support and acceleration hub established under the umbrella of the T3 Vakfı (T3 Foundation) to help early- and mid-stage innovators turn their high-impact, technology-driven ideas into scalable ventures. Aligned with T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s Milli Teknoloji Hamlesi (National Technology Initiative), the center supports founders with structured programs focused on ideation refinement, prototyping, business model development, mentorship, and access to strategic networks. It operates as both an educational and acceleration ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurial talent from student levels up to established startup teams.
T3 Girişim Merkezi leads and manages multiple flagship programs, including the TEKNOFEST Girişim Programı and DENEYAP Girişim Programı, providing participating teams with hands-on training, mentorship sessions, office and prototyping support, and competitive financial awards. These programs culminate in key ecosystem events like TEKNOFEST and Take Off Girişim Zirvesi, offering founders a platform to showcase their innovations, connect with investors and corporate partners, and accelerate their journey from concept to commercialization.

T3 Girişim Merkezi

Accelerator Programs

International Incubation Center (IIC) was established through a trilateral agreement between the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Investment Office, IT Valley of T&uuml;rkiye, and the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) to foster global entrepreneurship and innovation. The center aims to empower young entrepreneurs by integrating international trends and digital‑age innovation into startup development, and by building platforms for personal growth, startup opportunities, and community engagement.&nbsp;
IIC supports startups from ideation through incubation by offering training in idea validation, team building, design thinking, product development, marketing, mentoring, access to funds, networking with global investors, and consultancy on business modeling and commercialization. The center&rsquo;s programs include pre‑incubation and incubation phases designed to help tech‑driven ventures scale and succeed internationally.

IIC | International Incubation Center

Tuzla Women&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship Center (KAGİM) is a public initiative launched by the Tuzla Municipality in partnership with the Istanbul Development Agency and Istanbul Medeniyet University under the Social Development Support Program. It provides vocational, technical, and business development education to women with entrepreneurial aspirations, helping participants to enhance their skills, create sustainable business ventures, and engage in online sales and other commercial activities. The center aims to increase women&rsquo;s participation in the economy by supporting business idea development, digital marketing, product commercialization, and market access.

Tuzla Kadın Girişimcilik Merkezi

YT&Uuml; Startup House is an entrepreneurship and innovation center operating under Yıldız Technical University, designed to support startups, entrepreneurs, and technology-driven ventures at various stages of growth. As part of one of Turkey&rsquo;s leading technical universities, YT&Uuml; Startup House connects academic knowledge with real-world entrepreneurship, offering a structured environment where innovative ideas can evolve into scalable businesses.
Through acceleration programs, corporate collaboration initiatives, mentorship support, and access to investors, YT&Uuml; Startup House plays an active role in strengthening the startup ecosystem. The center focuses on areas such as technology, SaaS, artificial intelligence, and innovation-driven business models, while fostering collaboration between startups, corporates, academia, and public institutions. By combining education, mentorship, and industry engagement, YT&Uuml; Startup House enables entrepreneurs to accelerate growth and create sustainable impact.

YTÜ Startup House

Başakşehir Living Lab is Turkey&rsquo;s first Living Lab innovation and technology center, established within the Başakşehir Municipality to support technology innovation, design, and entrepreneurship in real-life environments. Since opening to the public in 2012, the center has functioned as a collaborative space where information technology and design-focused products and services are developed, tested with real users, and refined toward commercialization. It is also a member of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), connecting the lab with a global community of innovation ecosystems.
Başakşehir Living Lab offers entrepreneurs access to co-working spaces, prototyping facilities (including electronics labs and 3D printers), mentorship, business development support, and networking opportunities. The center also facilitates real experience testing, investor engagement for promising innovations, educational programs, and community events that promote innovation culture and ecosystem growth. With a focus on bridging ideas and real-world impact, Başakşehir Living Lab supports early-stage innovators in turning concepts into market-ready solutions.

Başakşehir Living Lab

Ticaret Incubation &amp; Entrepreneurship Center operates under the Istanbul Ticaret University Technology Transfer Office, focusing on the development of innovative business ideas and the commercialization of academic knowledge. The center provides a structured pre-incubation environment that supports early-stage entrepreneurship and strengthens collaboration between academia and aspiring founders.
The center offers pre-incubation services, open office and desk space, technical and academic mentoring, and guidance for the T&Uuml;BİTAK BİGG program in cooperation with Teknopark Istanbul. Through expert support and university-industry interaction, it helps entrepreneurs advance their ideas toward market readiness.

Ticaret TTO

The Istanbul K&uuml;lt&uuml;r University Incubation Center is part of the Technology and Project Support Unit, established to help students, alumni, and academic innovators transform their innovative and technology‑based ideas into viable projects. The center offers support such as business development guidance, mentoring, and office facilities to help early‑stage ventures gain real‑world experience and progress toward commercialization.&nbsp;
Founded initially as a pre‑incubation unit in 2014 and expanded under the university&rsquo;s Technology and Project Support Unit, the center provides structured educational activities, mentorship opportunities, and network access to support entrepreneurial growth and innovation commercialization within the university community.&nbsp;
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Istanbul Kültür University Incubation  Center

AV&Ccedil;İM (Avcılar Applied Solution and Innovation Center) is an innovation and pre-incubation hub established by Avcılar Municipality to support entrepreneurship, skills development and economic growth within the local community. As part of the municipality&rsquo;s broader efforts to boost employment and cultivate innovation, AV&Ccedil;İM provides aspiring entrepreneurs, students and innovators with training programs, mentoring support, physical workspace access, prototype assistance, and opportunities to mature early-stage business ideas into scalable ventures.
Organized in collaboration with partners such as Entertech, the center&rsquo;s pre-incubation program guides participants through structured learning, professional guidance, and demo day events to help transform innovative ideas into sustainable and investment-ready projects. AV&Ccedil;İM functions as an accessible local ecosystem platform where individuals can gain entrepreneurial knowledge, network with peers and mentors, and take early steps toward launching successful enterprises.

Avcılar Belediyesi Avçim

Istinye Garage Incubation Hub is an entrepreneurship and incubation center established in 2022 under the leadership of Istinye University to support innovative ventures from the ideation stage through growth and scaling. The hub aims to deliver an end-to-end entrepreneurship experience by offering comprehensive support, including training programs, mentoring, office facilities, R&amp;D support, and technical resource packages for startups at every stage of development. It is designed to help both students and academic entrepreneurs build strong business foundations and achieve commercial success through hands-on engagement and ecosystem collaboration.
The hub hosts structured programs such as pre-incubation and incubation tracks tailored to early-stage startups, often in partnership with ecosystem players like ikas, and emphasizes practical skill development, industry engagement, and access to investment connections. With activities focused on ideation, business model validation, mentorship, and network building, Istinye Garage contributes to expanding Turkey&rsquo;s entrepreneurial ecosystem while promoting university-industry collaboration and innovation culture.

Istinye Garage Incubation Hub

The ITU GİNOVA Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center is the entrepreneurship and innovation application and research center of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), founded in May 2014 to foster an entrepreneurial mindset across the university&rsquo;s community. Its mission is to encourage students, faculty, and researchers to take initiative based on creativity and innovation, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, and provide necessary connections and resources to help transform ideas into action and viable ventures. The center also conducts research to expand knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation while serving as a collaborative hub where individuals from different departments can interact and co-create.
ITU GİNOVA offers a range of educational and capacity-building activities, such as certificate-bearing entrepreneurship programs, workshops, networking events, and tailored support to early-stage innovators. For example, the &ldquo;Jump Start Quick Start to Entrepreneurship&rdquo; program runs each semester, helping participants refine business models, design experiments, and prepare for investor pitches. Through these programs and events like co-founder matchmaking sessions, demo days, and career or innovation summits, ITU GİNOVA plays a pivotal role in building a vibrant entrepreneurial culture within the ITU ecosystem and beyond.

ITU GİNOVA Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

Sabancı University SUCool (Startup Company League) is the entrepreneurship and incubation center of Sabancı University, established in 2013 to support early-stage technology and innovation-based startups with structured pre-incubation and entrepreneurial support. The center operates as an academic hub where founders can refine their ideas, validate business models, and build venture-ready plans by participating in training, mentorship, workspace access, and networking opportunities with industry and investor partners. SUCool&rsquo;s programs help teams prepare for investment readiness and commercialization while offering exposure to international mentor networks such as The Venture Mentoring Team (VMT).
SUCool runs pre-incubation and incubation programs that include intensive 8-week training curricula covering business model validation, startup law, prototyping, and go-to-market strategy, along with co-working space on Sabancı University&rsquo;s Tuzla Campus for around three months. Graduates of SUCool&rsquo;s programs are often guided toward national funding programs such as T&Uuml;BİTAK BiGG (BiGG3INN) and connected with Sabancı University&rsquo;s broader innovation and seed support ecosystem.

Sabancı University SUCool

Incubation Centers

Boğazi&ccedil;i Ventures is an Istanbul‑based venture capital and alternative asset management firm founded in 2015 by technology entrepreneurs to invest in and support innovative tech companies across Turkey and beyond. It manages multiple tech‑focused investment funds that back startups from early‑stage to growth and pre‑IPO, while also offering tailored investment solutions and asset management services to its investor base.&nbsp;
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Boğazi&ccedil;i Ventures invests in sectors such as gaming, fintech, AI &amp; software, healthtech, retail technologies, HR tech, and blockchain, with funds targeting both early‑stage and growth‑stage ventures as well as specialized thematic vehicles. Its approach combines capital with strategic support to help startups scale and compete globally.&nbsp;

Boğaziçi Ventures

Arz Portf&ouml;y (officially Arz Gayrimenkul ve Girişim Sermayesi Portf&ouml;y Y&ouml;netimi A.Ş.) is an Istanbul‑based asset management and venture capital company established in 2015, managing a diverse portfolio of real estate and venture capital investment funds to generate long‑term returns for investors while contributing to the Turkish economy.&nbsp;
Through its venture capital funds, Arz Portf&ouml;y invests in early‑ and growth‑oriented technology ventures across sectors such as AI, healthtech, fintech, gaming, and more, partnering with qualified investors to support startups with high growth potential and diversified exposure.

ARZ Portföy

212 NexT is a venture capital investment fund launched in 2023 that focuses on seed to Series A (and up to Series B) investments in advanced materials and deep technology startups with global potential. The fund targets disruptive innovations in areas such as novel materials, biomaterials, catalysts, energy efficiency, sustainability, AI‑driven materials discovery, and other technologies that can transform global value chains. Its target fund size is around &euro;30 million with typical deal sizes between $500 K&ndash;$1 M&nbsp;and it is domiciled in Luxembourg with a global investment focus.&nbsp;
Launched with backing from industrial partners like Akk&ouml;k Next, 212 NexT aims to fill a strategic niche in deep tech and materials innovation, supporting early‑stage ventures that address pressing challenges in sectors such as energy, automotive, construction, biomedical, and sustainability. It complements 212&rsquo;s broader VC activity by expanding into vertical, technology‑intensive domains beyond traditional software and B2B tech investments.&nbsp;

212 NexT

Revo Capital is one of the leading venture capital firms in T&uuml;rkiye, focusing on early-stage and growth-stage technology startups with global ambitions. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and investors, Revo Capital backs visionary founders building scalable products in sectors such as SaaS, fintech, gaming, AI, marketplaces, and enterprise software. The firm combines strong local market insight with an international investment perspective.
With a proven track record of successful exits and follow-on funding rounds, Revo Capital plays a critical role in bridging T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s startup ecosystem with global investors. The firm focuses on startups with strong product-market fit and high growth potential, offering mentorship, operational support, and connections to corporate and institutional partners. Its portfolio companies benefit from Revo&rsquo;s hands-on approach, which combines local market expertise with a global outlook to foster sustainable scale and innovation.

Revo Capital

e2vc is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 with headquarters in Istanbul, T&uuml;rkiye, and additional global offices. It was originally part of 500 Emerging Europe and rebranded as e2vc in 2024 to operate independently while continuing to support globally‑focused startups from T&uuml;rkiye, Central &amp; Eastern Europe, and Emerging Europe. The firm has raised multiple funds, including a &euro;70 million Fund II, and plans to launch a third vehicle targeting around &euro;100 million to back ambitious technology founders building defensible and scalable ventures.&nbsp;
e2vc invests across pre‑seed to growth stages, with typical deal sizes around &euro;250K&ndash;&euro;2M, and focuses on startups creating transformative technologies in areas like AI, SaaS, gaming, big data, machine learning, and enterprise software. Its portfolio includes high‑growth companies that have attracted significant follow‑on funding and achieved international scale. The firm bridges local talent with global markets, facilitating connections to major investors and ecosystems in Europe and the U.S.&nbsp;

e2vc

Letven Capital Girişim Sermayesi Portf&ouml;y Y&ouml;netimi A.Ş. is a portfolio management company licensed by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey for establishing and managing venture capital investment funds. Founded in 2019 by Kamil Kılı&ccedil; and his team, Letven Capital has rapidly become one of Turkey's top seven venture capital portfolio management companies. As a locally owned asset management company with no bank, brokerage, or insurance subsidiaries, Letven Capital operates independently to create value-driven investment opportunities. The firm establishes specialized venture capital investment funds that enable individual and institutional investors to obtain shares in promising companies and profit as these companies grow and gain value. With a total fund value exceeding 11.3 billion TRY across eight distinct funds, Letven Capital has positioned itself as a significant player in Turkey's venture capital ecosystem.
Letven Capital's investment philosophy is embodied in their GENIUS strategy, which focuses on identifying and supporting companies with the potential to lead in their respective sectors and excel in global competition. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of funds targeting specific sectors including agriculture and food technology (TARS Fund), renewable energy (MİLRES Fund), fintech and smart city technologies (CODE Fund), robotics and battery technologies (GENIUS Fund), mobility and logistics (PREO Fund), real estate technology (RETİNA Fund), furniture and textile technologies (SOFA Fund), and healthcare technologies (TİMUS Fund). Beyond capital provision, Letven Capital actively supports the development of Turkey's venture capital sector through close collaboration with the Venture Capital Funds Association (GİSED) and VenTurkey Venture Capital Sector Magazine, contributing to ecosystem development and thought leadership. Led by founder and CEO Kamil Kılı&ccedil; and supported by experienced executives including Alptekin Murat Tanır and Mustafa Duman, the firm provides comprehensive support to portfolio companies through strategic guidance and extensive industry networks.

Letven Capital

APY Ventures is a venture capital platform based in İstanbul, T&uuml;rkiye, established under Albaraka Asset Management to manage and operate a suite of venture capital investment funds tailored to the needs of early-stage and high-growth technology startups. It focuses on connecting the right entrepreneurs with the right investors and actively participates in the Turkish innovation ecosystem by supporting founders with capital, strategic guidance, and scaling support.
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Under the APY Ventures umbrella, multiple funds invest across sectors including fintech, software, industrial tech, mobility, cybersecurity, gaming, and deep tech, with vehicles such as the Fintech VCIF, Start-up VCIF, Bilişim Vadisi VCIF, Ostim VCIF, T3 VCIF, and Next-Generation Technology VCIF. These funds support startups from pre-seed to early growth stages, helping accelerate digital innovation and strengthen T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s startup ecosystem.&nbsp;

APY Ventures

Invest101 (officially the Development ODT&Uuml; TEKNOKENT Venture Capital Investment Fund) is an early-stage venture capital investment fund established in partnership between the T&uuml;rkiye Development Fund (T&uuml;rkiye Kalkınma Fonu) and ODT&Uuml; Teknokent to support next-generation technology startups in T&uuml;rkiye. It provides capital investment, mentoring, and access to networks to help early-stage tech companies grow and scale, often co-investing with other VC funds.&nbsp;
Founded with the mission of accelerating tech innovation, Invest101 focuses on early-stage investments (typically seed to pre-Series A) across sectors including AI, machine learning, big data, cybersecurity, fintech, gaming technologies, IoT, cloud tech, AR/VR, advanced materials, robotics, biotech, mobility, renewable energy and more. The fund is actively deploying capital into startups with strong technology orientation and high growth potential within T&uuml;rkiye.

Invest101

T&uuml;rkiye Kalkınma Fonu (TKF) is a strategic development and investment fund established under the Development and Investment Bank of T&uuml;rkiye (T&uuml;rkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası) to support the country&rsquo;s long‑term economic growth by investing in priority sectors and high‑potential technology ventures. The Fund aims to contribute to sustainable development, strengthen the national economy, and foster innovation by providing direct and indirect capital through its own investment vehicles and sub‑funds. It also plays a key role in expanding venture capital activities in T&uuml;rkiye by co‑investing in VC funds and startups.
TKF manages multiple sub‑funds that target different stages and strategic goals, including the Technology and Innovation Fund (supporting technology‑oriented startups and VC funds), Regional Development Fund, DIBT Capital Fund, and Development Participation VCIF, each focusing on areas from early‑stage ventures to growth‑stage and export‑oriented companies. These funds contribute to reducing current account deficits, increasing export capacity, supporting high‑tech innovation, and building scaleup companies with global potential.

Türkiye Development Fund

Finberg is a corporate venture capital company established in 2018 as a 100 % subsidiary of Fibabanka to support innovation, digital transformation and tech entrepreneurship by investing in high‑growth startups both directly and through VC funds. It has since become one of T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s most active corporate VCs, managing multiple funds including Finberg Yıldız VCIF (₺1.5 billion target) and a diversified portfolio across technology‑driven sectors.&nbsp;
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Finberg targets seed to Series B‑stage ventures in fintech, B2B SaaS, gaming, retail tech, crypto &amp; web3, deep tech and related areas, and also co‑invests with other funds and supports regional ecosystem growth in T&uuml;rkiye, the MENA region and Central &amp; Eastern Europe. Notable investments include backing Getir in a major round that helped its fund size exceed 100 million TL and participation in tech and financial innovation startups.&nbsp;

Finberg

ScaleX Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017, specializing in late seed and Series A investments in Emerging Europe's most promising technology startups. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and operators Dilek Dayınlarlı and Berkay Mollamustafaoğlu, both of whom have successfully built, scaled, and exited their own ventures, ScaleX brings authentic operational expertise to its portfolio companies. The firm is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a strong operational presence in Istanbul, Turkey. With investment tickets ranging from &euro;300,000 to &euro;3 million, ScaleX has built a portfolio of over 30+ companies across sectors including enterprise SaaS, deep technology, developer tools, and B2B software. The firm's mission is to level the playing field for exceptional founders from unexpected places, supporting their journey from early stage to global success.
What sets ScaleX apart is its unique Founders' Partner Program, where portfolio founders receive a share of the fund's profits (carry), creating an aligned community where success is shared collectively. The firm's team of 13 professionals, including proven founders, operators, and investors, works hands-on with portfolio companies to solve critical challenges in areas like talent recruitment, investor introductions, customer development, and market expansion. ScaleX has achieved notable exits, including one IPO (Cybeats on the Canadian Securities Exchange) and four acquisitions (including Kondukto acquired by Invicti in 2025, and Quantive). The firm is supported by InnovFin Equity with financial backing from the European Union under Horizon 2020 Financial Instruments, and actively collaborates with co-investors including Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and 500 Emerging Europe. Through its Founders Hub Program and comprehensive ecosystem support, ScaleX goes beyond capital to provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, and a global network of advisors and industry leaders.

ScaleX Ventures

ACT Venture Partners is a venture capital fund manager investing in early-stage deep-tech ventures since 2015. The VC fund backs technical founders with the vision and capability to transform industries, offering breakthrough technologies and novel business models. ACT focuses on AI, quantum technologies, sustainability, space, and health tech, targeting innovations that redefine industries and address global challenges. More than just providing capital, ACT actively supports its portfolio with strategic guidance on investment rounds, business models, product positioning, phased development, and regulatory landscapes by leveraging its team and global advisory network. ACT primarily leads pre-seed and seed-stage investments and continues supporting startups through Series A and B, ensuring they have the resources to scale globally and drive lasting impact. With a strong network of universities, tech transfer offices, and R&amp;D grant programs, ACT maintains a steady pipeline of high-potential opportunities.

ACT Venture Partners

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StartersHub is an early-stage venture capital fund and startup support platform based in Istanbul, T&uuml;rkiye, dedicated to backing technology-driven startups from Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The organization provides startups with seed and early-stage funding, mentorship, strategic partnerships, networking opportunities, and an inspiring work environment to help them grow and scale globally.
Originally known for running acceleration programs such as Startupbootcamp Istanbul, Game Garage, and industry-specific initiatives, StartersHub has evolved into a proactive investment partner that makes long-term commitments with its portfolio companies. It focuses on scalable, impactful solutions across sectors while leveraging its global network and experience to support founders from go-to-market strategy through scaling.
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Collective Spark Turkey is an Istanbul-based venture capital fund focused on investing in early-stage technology startups. Founded in 2013, the fund is active at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, primarily supporting startups from T&uuml;rkiye as well as selected ventures from Europe and the MENA region. Collective Spark typically makes initial investments in the range of USD 500,000 to USD 1 million and can participate in follow-on rounds with total investments reaching up to USD 5 million. Its investment focus includes fintech, SaaS and enterprise software, marketplaces, gaming, and AI-driven technologies.
Beyond capital, Collective Spark provides hands-on operational and strategic support to its portfolio companies, including guidance on product development, growth strategy, fundraising, and international expansion. The fund plays an active role in T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s startup ecosystem and collaborates with public programs such as T&Uuml;BİTAK Tech-InvesTR to strengthen access to finance for innovative startups. By combining financial investment with mentorship and global connections, Collective Spark aims to help Turkish startups scale sustainably and compete in international markets.

Collective Spark

212 is a venture capital firm originally established in 2012 and widely regarded as T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s first institutional VC fund, focused on investing in technology‑driven startups with a strong B2B orientation and global scaling potential. It operates across T&uuml;rkiye, Central &amp; Eastern Europe, and MENA, supporting founders with capital, strategic guidance, and access to its global network from hubs in Istanbul, London, Doha, Dubai, and San Francisco.
212&rsquo;s investment strategy includes early to growth stages, notably through vehicles like the Simya International Accelerator Fund (pre‑seed &amp; seed) and Growth Fund (Series A+), backing companies that have proven product‑market fit and are ready to scale internationally. The firm has helped create &euro;2 billion+ in portfolio value with successful investments such as İyzico and Insider, and continues to raise new funds targeting &euro;70 million+ to support emerging tech leaders.

Diffusion Capital Partners (DCP) is a leading venture capital fund manager with a focus on technology-intensive opportunities in the deep-tech sector. Established in 2015, with operations beginning in 2007, DCP has become one of Turkey's most experienced deep-tech VC fund managers. The firm invests in early-stage deep-tech startups that tackle complex challenges and hard-to-solve problems, backing entrepreneurial teams who are building the future through progressive science and technology. With over 70 years of cumulative experience across its team, DCP has established itself as a key player in Turkey's venture capital ecosystem.
DCP seeks business models where deep-tech innovations are employed in a transformative fashion to disrupt existing markets. The firm focuses on cross-industry sectors and interdisciplinary projects to discover innovations occurring at the nexus of technology domains where capital-efficient solutions can unlock significant value. Beyond providing capital, DCP closely works with founders and leverages its extensive network to help portfolio companies hit technical, financial, and product deployment targets, offering comprehensive support in technology, business development, legal, financial, and operational matters.

Diffusion Capital Partners

Founder One is a next-generation impact venture capital platform investing in early-stage startups solving the world's most pressing challenges, from climate and health to education and inclusion. Established in 2022, Founder One operates as Turkey's first fully impact-oriented venture capital fund with a fund size of 20 million USD. The firm brings together qualified investors with promising early-stage startups, aiming to generate both significant financial returns and measurable social impact. Founded by successful entrepreneurs who have previously built and exited their own ventures, Founder One brings practical, hands-on experience to portfolio companies and understands the unique challenges founders face throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
Founder One pioneers a distinctive model in T&uuml;rkiye by channeling performance fees into two foundations&mdash;the Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation and the Turkish Informatics Foundation&mdash;creating a sustainable investment cycle that gives back to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through their proprietary F1 CORE digital platform and Channel Management System, the fund has built powerful infrastructure for deal sourcing and evaluation, enabling them to efficiently assess over a thousand promising startups annually. The firm focuses on startups that promote inclusion, healthy and safe living, and a sustainable climate, with an average ticket size of 100,000 USD and a targeted portfolio of 100+ investments over the fund's 10-year duration. With a professional team led by General Partner Sina Afra and fund managers Ali Şahin and Cem Leon Menase, Founder One provides not just capital but comprehensive strategic support through digital processes and standardized investment contracts that enable fast decision-making and financing.

Founder One

Venture Capital Funds

Startupfon is a venture capital fund and investment platform focused on supporting early-stage technology startups. Founded in 2019, it enables investors to access carefully curated investment opportunities while providing founders with capital, strategic guidance, and strong ecosystem connections. In 2023, Startupfon began operating its regulated crowdfunding (co-investment) platform, expanding access to startup investments for a broader investor base.
Alongside its investment operations, Startupfon actively contributes to ecosystem development through investor education, mentoring, and community-driven initiatives. By combining venture capital expertise with a transparent and collaborative crowdfunding model, Startupfon plays a key role in strengthening the startup ecosystem in Turkey and internationally.

Startupfon

Nar Fon is a Turkey-based equity crowdfunding platform established by founders from diverse professional backgrounds with the aim of democratizing access to finance for both investors and entrepreneurs. The platform enables individuals to participate in innovative funding opportunities through small investments, while providing startups and growth-oriented companies with a transparent, digital, and participatory financing model that bridges the gap between capital seekers and a broad investor base.
Nar Fon was officially listed as an equity crowdfunding platform by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (CMB/SPK) on May 5, 2023, based on regulatory approval under the relevant legislation. Operating under a licensed and regulated framework, the platform seeks to offer practical and transparent access to funding, particularly for high-potential production and technology companies, and to contribute to the development of Turkey&rsquo;s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem.

Nar Fon

Ecofolio is a Turkey-based equity crowdfunding platform designed to connect investors with early-stage and growth-oriented companies seeking capital through a regulated and transparent digital marketplace. Built as a subsidiary of a licensed portfolio management company, Ecofolio aims to democratize access to finance by enabling individual and institutional investors to participate in equity funding opportunities that offer potential dividends or share sale profits. The platform emphasizes rational company valuation, long-term perspective investment, and financial performance visibility to support informed investment decisions.
Operating under a framework aligned with Turkish financial regulation, Ecofolio focuses on transparency, traceability, and accountability by providing periodic financial reports and independent audits for funded companies. By bringing together a broad investor base and vetted entrepreneurial ventures, the platform supports the growth of impact-oriented and technology-driven businesses, with the overarching goal of contributing to the development of Turkey&rsquo;s startup and investment ecosystem. Ecofolio also undertakes technical work to support the eventual listing of funded companies on Borsa Istanbul.

Ecofolio

Fon Angels is a Turkey-based equity crowdfunding platform that brings together startup founders and investors through a regulated digital investment marketplace. Launched and licensed by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (CMB/SPK) on February 24, 2022, the platform facilitates early-stage and growth capital formation by enabling individuals to invest in innovative companies through share offerings. Fon Angels supports campaigns in a variety of sectors, fostering diverse entrepreneurial growth in the Turkish startup ecosystem.
The platform focuses on transparency and accessibility, allowing investments starting from low minimum amounts and integrating with national financial infrastructure such as e-Devlet, Takasbank and Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK) to ensure secure transactions. By helping founders meet their funding needs and providing investors with access to high-potential projects, Fon Angels plays a key role in connecting capital to innovation and supporting sustainable business growth in technology-driven and other forward-looking industries.

FonAngels

Val&uuml; is a licensed equity-based crowdfunding platform in Turkey that enables investors and entrepreneurs to connect through transparent, regulated investment opportunities. Operating under the oversight of the Capital Markets Board (SPK), Val&uuml; empowers individuals and institutions to invest in early-stage and growth-oriented ventures by offering access to curated funding campaigns where investors can become shareholders in promising startups and businesses. 
Positioned as a bridge between innovative projects and capital seekers, Val&uuml; provides a secure and user-friendly digital environment with integrated systems such as Takasbank and the Central Registry Agency (MKK) to support seamless investment execution. The platform emphasizes long-term value creation, risk assessment, and opportunities that may attract follow-on investment from venture capital or strategic partners &mdash; making it a comprehensive crowdfunding ecosystem for Turkey&rsquo;s emerging entrepreneurial landscape.

Valü

FonTR is a Capital Markets Board (SPK)-approved equity-based crowdfunding platform in Turkey, established to bridge the gap between innovative startups and investors seeking early-stage opportunities. Founded in 2023 as a wholly owned initiative of Forte and supported by regulatory oversight, FonTR evaluates high-growth potential projects and provides entrepreneurs with access to capital while offering investors the chance to participate in emerging ventures across technology, software, agri-tech, defence, and other innovation-driven sectors. 
The platform emphasizes transparency, strategic support, and professional guidance, helping startups launch and manage their funding campaigns through a secure digital ecosystem. In addition to capital access, FonTR connects entrepreneurs with a broad investor network and supports them with key services &mdash; including legal, operational, and marketing assistance &mdash; to strengthen their growth trajectories.

Fontr

Fongogo is T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s leading crowdfunding platform, founded in 2013 and based in Istanbul, that helps creators, social projects, and startups raise funds by connecting them with a broad community of contributors. The platform supports both reward‑based and equity‑based crowdfunding, allowing project owners to gather financial support while offering backers rewards or share ownership in return. Fongogo&rsquo;s mission is to democratize access to capital and empower innovative ideas across diverse sectors such as technology, art, social impact, and creative business projects.&nbsp;
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Through its digital marketplace, Fongogo enables entrepreneurs to launch campaigns, build community engagement, and secure funding without relying solely on traditional investors or banking channels. The platform has hosted thousands of campaigns and facilitated millions in funding, offering a transparent, regulated environment for both project owners and contributors.

Fongogo

Startup Burada is founded in 2022 and based in Istanbul, backed by İnfo Yatırım Menkul Değerler' with over 30 years of investment experience. Licensed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK), the platform connects innovative entrepreneurs with visionary investors, enabling startups to raise funds from multiple investors who gain partnership rights in return. Through its digital marketplace, Startup Burada democratizes access to capital for early-stage and growth-stage ventures, offering a transparent and regulated environment integrated with the Central Registry Agency (MKK), Takasbank, and e-Government systems to ensure secure and trustworthy investment processes.
Since its establishment, Startup Burada has successfully funded over 15 ventures across diverse sectors including technology, fintech, pet services, and digital solutions, channeling more than 240 million TL to promising startups. The platform operates with a dedicated Investment Committee that carefully evaluates each startup's potential, providing both entrepreneurs and investors with comprehensive due diligence, advisory support, and detailed company information. By bringing together entrepreneurs seeking capital and investors looking for high-potential opportunities, Startup Burada plays a vital role in strengthening T&uuml;rkiye's entrepreneurship ecosystem and creating success stories that shape the nation's economic future.

Startup Burada

Fonlab&uuml;y&uuml;s&uuml;n is Turkey's share-based crowdfunding platform, operating as a service of Halk Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. since being authorized by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) on September 30, 2021. As one of Turkey's first platforms providing share-based crowdfunding intermediation services, Fonlab&uuml;y&uuml;s&uuml;n bridges the gap between entrepreneurs and investors by offering innovative financing solutions. The platform primarily focuses on deep technology ventures at early stages of their lifecycle, connecting entrepreneurs who need financing to scale their projects with investors seeking high-potential opportunities in cutting-edge technologies. With integration to the Central Registry Agency (MKK) and Takasbank, Fonlab&uuml;y&uuml;s&uuml;n operates within a secure and regulated infrastructure that ensures transparency and trust.
Since its establishment, Fonlab&uuml;y&uuml;s&uuml;n has successfully completed 10 campaigns, channeling over 75 million TL in investment requests to groundbreaking ventures across diverse sectors including biotechnology, agriculture technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. The platform works closely with ecosystem stakeholders such as technoparks, acceleration programs, and incubators to create healthy and sustainable investment opportunities. By emphasizing fair partnership culture in share-based crowdfunding, Fonlab&uuml;y&uuml;s&uuml;n brings a fresh perspective to the venture investment world, enabling investors to participate in early-stage ventures that target global markets and contribute to Turkey's high value-added export goals while focusing on sustainability and circular economy principles.

Fonlabüyüsün

fonbulucu is a pioneering fintech company established to develop the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem in T&uuml;rkiye. On April 8, 2021, it became the first platform to be officially listed and licensed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) to conduct equity-based crowdfunding activities.
The company operates with a mission to spread capital to the base by digitalizing the ancient Anatolian tradition of "imece" (collective work). Through its secure and transparent infrastructure, fonbulucu enables investors to easily access high-potential startups while providing entrepreneurs with the financing they need to scale. The platform supports a wide range of activities, including investment banking auxiliary services, corporate finance, risk capital financing, and financial consulting.
Beyond being a marketplace, fonbulucu has built a holistic ecosystem that includes a Venture Capital Investment Fund (GSYF) and an Angel Investment Network. By removing financial barriers and ensuring regulatory compliance, fonbulucu continues to lead the transformation of the investment landscape in T&uuml;rkiye

Fonbulucu

Birikim Fon is a licensed digital equity-based crowdfunding platform in Turkey that connects innovative startups and projects with individual and institutional investors seeking alternative investment opportunities. Operated under the regulatory framework of the Capital Markets Board (SPK), Birikim Fon enables entrepreneurs to raise capital through transparent fundraising campaigns, while offering investors the ability to support and co-own early-stage ventures that have growth potential. 
Designed to democratize access to investment opportunities, Birikim Fon combines technology and community-driven finance to make funding accessible, efficient, and inclusive. The platform facilitates the launch and management of equity-based crowdfunding campaigns, provides tools for investor engagement and project tracking, and supports sustainable and future-oriented business ideas. Whether users are looking to discover promising startups or bring their own projects to life, Birikim Fon offers a comprehensive digital ecosystem that bridges the gap between capital seekers and investors.

Birikim Fon

Crowdfunding Platforms

Galata Business Angels (GBA) is T&uuml;rkiye's first and leading angel investment network, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Istanbul. It operates as a non-profit association that brings together experienced angel investors and high-potential entrepreneurs to support the growth of early-stage technology startups. The network focuses on identifying startups with strong value propositions, scalable business models, and early traction, and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a wider investor community.
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GBA invests across a range of digital and innovative sectors, including internet, mobile, software, SaaS, fintech, AI, and other tech-driven businesses, typically at pre-seed and seed stages with ticket sizes often between $25K&ndash;$1M. The network has backed over 200 startups since inception and includes experienced founders and executives among its members. GBA also runs curated pitch events such as its Venture Academy to connect founders with investors and supports portfolio startups with mentoring and strategic guidance on growth and scaling.&nbsp;

Galata Business Angels

Keiretsu Forum T&uuml;rkiye is a licensed angel investor network and part of the global Keiretsu Forum ecosystem, active in Istanbul and across T&uuml;rkiye. It brings together 100+ angel investors to co‑invest in high‑growth potential startups and has deployed over 150 million TL in investments across nearly 100 ventures since its establishment in 2012. The network operates through monthly investor meetings where screened startups present to members, and individual investors make independent investment decisions. <a class="flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!" href="https://keiretsuforum.com.tr/hakkimizda/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">keiretsuforum.com.tr+1</a>
The network invests across a broad range of sectors including technology, consumer goods, internet, health, energy, AI, robotics, real estate and services, typically at angel, pre‑seed and seed stages, often co‑investing with other angels and ecosystem partners to help startups scale locally and internationally.&nbsp;

Keiretsu Forum Türkiye

ŞirketOrtağım is one of Turkey's first accredited angel investor networks, established in 2013 and officially accredited by the Treasury (now Ministry of Treasury and Finance) in June 2014 under the Individual Participation Capital (BKS) legislation. Founded by six experienced business leaders&mdash;Mehmet Buldurgan (Network President), Akın Kozanoğlu (Board Chairman), Sedef Korkmaz, Hasan Pehlivan, Dursun Akbulut, and Hasan Ulusoy&mdash;the network brings together decades of combined expertise from leading Turkish corporations including Sabancı Holding, Akbank, Temsa, and Eczacıbaşı. ŞirketOrtağım operates with a clear mission: to connect high-potential innovative ventures with experienced angel investors, providing not just capital but also smart money through knowledge transfer, business experience, and valuable network connections. The organization facilitates tax exemption benefits for licensed angel investors (BKY) under Turkish legislation, making it an attractive platform for both investors and entrepreneurs.
ŞirketOrtağım differentiates itself through its comprehensive approach to angel investing, offering investment amounts ranging from 1 million to 5 million TL to startups that have moved beyond the idea stage to commercialization and demonstrate rapid growth potential. The network is sector-agnostic, evaluating innovative ventures across all industries that show at least 3x value growth potential within three years. Through bi-monthly investor-entrepreneur meetings held regularly, ŞirketOrtağım brings together its growing community of licensed angel investors with carefully selected startups, facilitating transparent deal flow and investment processes. In December 2025, the network achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN), opening doors for Turkish investors and entrepreneurs to access international collaboration opportunities and cross-border investments across 50+ countries with over 150 investment networks. Recent investments include innovative startups like OKUT (dyslexia education platform) and Meetgate (HR digitalization platform), demonstrating the network's commitment to supporting ventures that create meaningful societal impact.

ŞirketOrtağım

TRAngels is one of Turkey's pioneering angel investment networks, established in 2014 as TRANGELS Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş. by a group of experienced investors and entrepreneurs who hold official angel investor certificates. Operating as a multi-partner investment company with equal partnership rights among founders, TRAngels was created to enhance Turkey's visibility and recognition in both developed and emerging markets as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Accredited by the Turkish Treasury (now Ministry of Treasury and Finance), TRAngels brings together investors from diverse professional backgrounds and industries&mdash;each contributing unique expertise in business management and entrepreneurship. The network operates with corporate governance principles and ethical standards, enabling fast and objective decision-making processes while connecting promising early-stage technology startups with experienced angel investors who provide not just capital, but also mentorship, business acumen, and valuable network connections.
TRAngels focuses exclusively on early-stage technology startups across multiple sectors including energy, biotechnology, medical technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud and mobile solutions. The network's mission is to multiply successful entrepreneurship stories written in Turkey and spread globally, while contributing to sustainable and impactful business models that address real-world problems. Through partnerships with innovation ecosystem stakeholders such as ARI Teknokent at Istanbul Technical University, TRAngels has invested in numerous ventures including Batron Arge (battery management systems in collaboration with ERBAN), and maintains active involvement in Turkey's startup ecosystem through participation in panels, events, and industry conferences. The network evaluates project ideas submitted through platforms like GUST or direct applications, assessing market potential, team compatibility, and scalability to support entrepreneurs in transforming their visions into viable businesses that can operate independently without continuous support.

TRAngels

Arya Women Investment Platform is Turkey's pioneering gender-focused investment platform, founded in 2013 by Ahu B&uuml;y&uuml;kkuşoğlu Serter and M&uuml;nteha Adalı as a social enterprise with the vision of transforming the world through women's leadership. With over 300 accomplished women members, Arya operates as a collaborative intelligence ecosystem that educates women to become angel investors while supporting female-led and gender-balanced startups through investment, mentorship, education, and networking opportunities. Since its establishment, Arya has connected with over 800 women-led ventures and invested $5.4 million across 22 companies, demonstrating that gender-balanced founding teams achieve 25% higher valuations compared to all-male teams. The platform's unique approach combines smart money with strategic guidance, creating success stories that prove women's economic participation is not just a social imperative but a significant business opportunity.
Beyond direct investments, Arya has established comprehensive support mechanisms including the Arya Challenge Club with chapters globally, acceleration programs, investor development training, and the annual Arya Retreat that brings together entrepreneurs and investors from over 10 countries. Through strategic partnerships with leading institutions like T&uuml;rkiye İş Bankası and Akbank, Arya launched Turkey's and MENA's first gender-balanced impact investment fund (Arya Venture Capital Fund) targeting a minimum of $10 million, managed by Maxis Portfolio Management. The platform has also expanded its reach through partnerships with Galata Business Angels, Draper Ventures, and F+ Ventures, while supporting over 500 entrepreneurs through various programs in Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir. Arya's commitment extends to the global stage through the $100 Million campaign for Women Entrepreneurs in Turkey and Neighboring Countries, solidifying its position as a catalyst for gender equality in the venture capital ecosystem.

Arya Women Investment Platform

Decacorn Angels is a global angel investment network founded in May 2024, operating with a vision to support early-stage businesses developing innovative products and solutions to solve real-world problems on their path to becoming decacorns&mdash;companies valued at over $10 billion. With offices strategically positioned in San Francisco, Istanbul, London, and Dubai, Decacorn Angels bridges the gap between innovative startups and visionary investors through a sophisticated digital platform and database that accelerates the investment process. The network is led by CEO Duygu Eren and comprises over 50 individual angel investors and 10 corporate investors, including seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully exited their companies and professionals from various industries. Since its inception, Decacorn Angels has invested in early-stage ventures, primarily focusing on pre-seed to Series A funding rounds, with investments totaling $133.6 million across technology-driven startups from Turkey, the Turkish diaspora, and global ecosystems.
Decacorn Angels distinguishes itself as a new-generation angel investment network offering 360-degree services beyond capital provision. The platform organizes two monthly investor-entrepreneur meetings, reviews over 100 startup applications monthly, and has completed investments in ventures including Viseur AI, PulpoAR, and Exin Health. Through its DecaClub initiative, the network provides exclusive investor members with access to entrepreneurship hubs like Silicon Valley, foreign investor networking opportunities, and participation in special global events and hackathons. Additionally, Decacorn Angels operates a "Startup for Corporate" program that collaborates with Turkey's leading corporations to facilitate strategic investments and partnerships, while offering consulting services on innovation, internal entrepreneurship, and corporate transformation. The network adopts a sector-agnostic investment thesis with a strong focus on deep technology, emphasizing not only financial returns but also the societal and global impact of supported ventures.

Decacorn Angels

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İTÜ ARI  Teknokent

Altınbaş Teknopark is a technology development zone and innovation hub established as part of Altınbaş &Uuml;niversitesi&rsquo;s ecosystem to support research-driven startups and tech ventures. It provides 7/24 access to modern office and laboratory spaces, mentorship, financing and investment networks, patent support, and collaboration opportunities that bridge university research with industry needs. Designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage and R&amp;D focused projects across sectors like software, biotechnology, energy, defense, and health tech, it aims to foster commercialization of innovative solutions and strengthen T&uuml;rkiye's innovation ecosystem

Altınbaş Teknopark

Marmara University Technopark is a technology development zone founded in 2014 by Marmara University with the mission of transforming innovative ideas into high-value products and services. Located within the G&ouml;ztepe and Başıb&uuml;y&uuml;k campuses in Istanbul, the technopark supports a diverse range of R&amp;D activities spanning software, information and communication technologies, electronics, energy, aerospace, health technologies, and advanced manufacturing sectors. By providing an environment where academic research meets real-world industrial needs, Marmara University Technopark fosters collaboration among startups, research teams, and established technology companies.&nbsp; 
The technopark offers its ecosystem members access to a variety of incentives and support mechanisms, including tax exemptions, R&amp;D personnel benefits, and enhanced access to national and international funding programs. Startups and R&amp;D firms benefit from infrastructure that enables accelerated innovation, mentorship, and industry connections, while the close ties with Marmara University facilitate knowledge transfer and commercialization. Through its integrated innovation ecosystem, Marmara University Technopark aims to contribute to sustainable technological growth and strengthen competitive capacity at both national and global levels.

Marmara University Technopark

Zaim Teknopark is a technology development zone established under the leadership of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, with a strong focus on knowledge-based production, innovation, and sustainable development. Located in Istanbul, the technopark brings together academia, entrepreneurs, and technology-driven companies to create an environment that supports research, innovation, and the commercialization of high value&ndash;added products and services. With its interdisciplinary academic background, Zaim Teknopark promotes the integration of scientific research with real-sector needs. 
Through its incubation and acceleration programs, Zaim Teknopark provides startups and R&amp;D companies with mentoring, training, and access to academic expertise, while fostering strong university&ndash;industry collaboration. The technopark actively supports technology transfer, intellectual property development, and entrepreneurship-driven growth, aiming to contribute to national and global innovation ecosystems. By combining ethical values, scientific knowledge, and technological advancement, Zaim Teknopark positions itself as a hub for sustainable and impact-oriented innovation.

Zaim Teknopark

YTU Yıldız Teknopark, established by Yıldız Technical University (YTU) in Istanbul, is a leading technology development zone that supports innovation-driven entrepreneurship, research, and high-value R&amp;D activities. It provides startups, scale-ups, and technology companies with modern office and laboratory infrastructure while fostering strong university&ndash;industry collaboration. Leveraging YTU&rsquo;s academic strength and talent pool, the technopark enables the commercialization of research outputs across key sectors such as information technologies, energy, advanced manufacturing, defense, and engineering-based solutions.
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A central pillar of YTU Yıldız Teknopark&rsquo;s entrepreneurship ecosystem is YTU Startup House, which functions as a gateway for early-stage startups by offering pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration support. Through structured acceleration programs, mentorship, investor access, training activities, and close collaboration with YTU TTO and industry partners, startups are supported from idea validation to market entry and scaling. These programs also connect founders with public incentives, corporate partners, and venture capital networks, positioning YTU Yıldız Teknopark as a key contributor to Istanbul&rsquo;s and T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s broader startup ecosystem.

YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark

Medeniyet Teknopark is a dynamic technology development ecosystem that strengthens entrepreneurship, innovation, and university&ndash;industry collaboration, empowering startups and R&amp;D-driven companies to create impactful solutions. With strategically located campuses in G&ouml;ztepe and Tuzla, the technopark supports a range of technology sectors including financial technologies, biotechnology, health technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainable systems, and advanced materials. Medeniyet Teknopark provides flexible office and incubation spaces, networking opportunities, and a robust environment where academic research and industrial needs come together to drive technological progress.&nbsp; 
In addition to infrastructure, Medeniyet Teknopark offers comprehensive support through its Technology Transfer Office (TTO), established to accelerate commercialization, intellectual property development, and access to funding and mentorship. The technopark also facilitates international collaborations and market expansion programs, helping entrepreneurs explore global opportunities. By combining its multidisciplinary focus with active ecosystem engagement, Medeniyet Teknopark aims to nurture innovative ventures and contribute to the growth of T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s technology landscape.

Medeniyet Teknopark

Biruni Teknopark is a university-based technology development zone established under Biruni University in Istanbul, designed to foster R&amp;D-driven entrepreneurship and high value-added technology companies. The technopark provides startups and scale-ups with office and laboratory infrastructure, mentoring, acceleration programs, and access to national innovation support mechanisms, enabling companies to transform research outputs into globally competitive products and services.
With a strong specialization in health and life sciences, Biruni Teknopark brings together academia, researchers, and the private sector to support advanced technologies and export-oriented innovation. In addition to health technologies, the technopark also hosts ventures in software, digital technologies, biotechnology, and emerging tech fields, positioning itself as one of the rapidly rising technoparks in T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s innovation ecosystem.

Biruni Teknopark

Entertech İstanbul Teknokent is a technology development zone and innovation hub jointly founded by İstanbul University and İstanbul University‑Cerrahpaşa to support technology‑driven entrepreneurship, strengthen university&ndash;industry collaboration, and help innovative projects grow locally and globally. It provides infrastructure, programs, and networking opportunities for startups and R&amp;D‑focused companies, aiming to commercialize technological knowledge and enhance international competitiveness.&nbsp;
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The technopark hosts a variety of support programs&mdash;including incubation (Entertech GO), international expansion initiatives, and investment facilitation through its venture capital fund&mdash;to help startups scale, access investors, and enter global markets like Amsterdam and London. With a presence in sectors ranging from health technologies to creative technologies and software, Entertech plays a strategic role in Turkey&rsquo;s innovation ecosystem.&nbsp;

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