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<p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Istanbul is taking a monumental step toward becoming a global entrepreneurship hub with the launch of its official ecosystem platform and the release of the most comprehensive ecosystem report to date.</strong></p>
<p data-path-to-node="4">The <strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="4">Istanbul Development Agency (İSTKA)</strong> is proud to announce the launch of <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://startin.istanbul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwi4roiq9OyTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLw">startin.istanbul</a>, a brand-new digital gateway designed to make Istanbul&rsquo;s entrepreneurship landscape more visible, accessible, and structured for international investors and local entrepreneurs alike.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="5">A Unified Digital Hub for Istanbul</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="6">The <strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="4">Start in Istanbul</strong> platform serves as a "single point of truth" for the city's tech scene. By consolidating real-time data, resources, and networking opportunities, the website aims to bridge the gap between global capital and local innovation.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="7">The State of Istanbul Startup Ecosystem Report</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="8">In addition to the platform launch, the event will feature the unveiling of <strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="76">"The State of Istanbul Startup Ecosystem"</strong> report. Prepared in collaboration with <strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="157">startups.watch</strong>, this report provides a deep dive into current trends, investment data, and the future potential of the city, offering stakeholders a clear roadmap of Istanbul's trajectory in the global tech race.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="15">Event Program</h3>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">13:00</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,1,1,0">Networking</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,1,2,0">&mdash;</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">13:30</strong></span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,2,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Dr. Ziya Taşkent</strong> (İSTKA)</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">13:40</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,3,1,0">Start in Istanbul Website Introduction</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,3,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,3,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Serkan Korkmaz Arslan</strong> (İSTKA)</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">13:55</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,4,1,0">"The State of Istanbul Startup Ecosystem" Report</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,4,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,4,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Serkan &Uuml;nsal</strong> (startups.watch)</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">14:10</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,5,1,0">Q&amp;A Session</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,5,2,0">&mdash;</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">14:20</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,6,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,6,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Panel:</strong> Istanbul Through the Lens of Investors</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,6,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,6,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Arın &Ouml;zkula</strong> (e2vc), <strong data-path-to-node="16,6,2,0" data-index-in-node="20">Haluk Zontul</strong> (DCP)</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">14:45</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Panel:</strong> Ecosystem Insights from Stakeholders</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Aslı Kurul T&uuml;rkmen</strong> (Endeavor), <strong data-path-to-node="16,7,2,0" data-index-in-node="31">Mehru &Ouml;zt&uuml;rk</strong> (Girvak)</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,8,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,8,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">15:10</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,8,1,0">Networking</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,8,2,0">&mdash;</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="16,9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">16:00</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="16,9,1,0">Closing</span></td>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="16">Join Us</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="17">We invite all members of the community to join us as we explore Istanbul&rsquo;s potential and shape its future together.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="18,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,0" data-index-in-node="0">Registration is required to attend.</strong> Please secure your spot by registering through the link below:</p>
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