The Top 17 Accelerators in Istanbul

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

Istanbul
🇹🇷 Turkey
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Overview

The startup ecosystem in Istanbul is vibrant and rapidly growing, with a strong community of entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations. It offers a diverse range of sectors, including technology, e-commerce, fintech, and healthcare, making it an attractive destination for startups. In recent years, several accelerators have emerged in Istanbul, providing valuable resources and mentorship to early-stage startups. These accelerators offer programs tailored to different industries and provide access to networks, funding opportunities, and expert guidance, making them a crucial part of the city's thriving startup ecosystem.

The Top 17 Accelerators in Istanbul

1.

Turk Telekom PILOT

Turk Telekom PILOT is an innovation hub that aims to foster and support start-ups, entrepreneurs, and innovative projects in Turkey.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2013

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Consulting
Internet
1.

Innovate 21st

Innovate 21st is a platform for promoting and encouraging innovation in the 21st century.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2020

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

StartupFon

StartupFon is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm that supports early-stage technology companies with funding, mentorship, and resources.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
1
Exits
👶
2016

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Crowdfunding, Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Angel Investment
Crowdfunding
Crowdsourcing
Financial Services
Venture Capital
1.

İTÜ Çekirdek

İTÜ Çekirdek is a startup accelerator program that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to early-stage technology startups in Turkey.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2011

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Grant, Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Automotive
Gaming
Hardware
Health Care
Information Technology
1.

Workup by Turkiye Is Bankasi

A startup program by Turkiye Is Bankasi

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2017

HOW IT WORKS

📅
4 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Arya Women's Investment Platform

A startup accelerator program that invests in women-led startups and provides mentorship and resources to help them build successful businesses.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2013

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

Buldozer

Helps early-stage startups with investment, mentorship, and resources

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2019

HOW IT WORKS

📅
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Pre-Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️  Verticals

Finance
FinTech
Information Technology
Internet
Software
1.

BİGG Hızlandırma Programı

An acceleration program supporting startups in Turkey through mentorship, training, and investment opportunities

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2018

HOW IT WORKS

📅
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️  Verticals

Mobile
Real Estate
Robotics
Travel
Virtual Reality
1.

KWORKS Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center

KWORKS is an entrepreneurship research center established by Koç University that provides support and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs to help them turn their ideas into successful businesses.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2015

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed, Venture

⬆️  Verticals

Education
Incubators
Social Entrepreneurship
Universities
1.

TBIC B2B Accelerator

Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2004

HOW IT WORKS

📅
6-12 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Series A

⬆️  Verticals

Advanced Materials
AgTech
B2B
B2B SaaS
UrbanTech
1.

Startupbootcamp Istanbul

Startupbootcamp Istanbul is an accelerator program that supports early-stage startups in Turkey by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2013

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Business Development
Business Intelligence
Finance
Financial Services
1.

ITU SEED

Bridge to Global Growth

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
7
Exits
👶
2012

HOW IT WORKS

📅
2 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Hackquarters

Hackquarters is a startup accelerator and innovation hub that helps early-stage startups grow and connect with corporate partners.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
1
Exits
👶
2015

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Communities
Corporate Training
Information Technology
Innovation Management
Internet
1.

QNBEYOND

A startup program by QNB Finansbank

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2019

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

All Verticals
1.

AeroBased

AeroBased is an accelerator and venture capital firm that invests in startups in the aerospace and aviation technology industries.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2020

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Crowdfunding, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed, Venture

⬆️  Verticals

3D Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Blockchain
Internet of Things
1.

Lonca Girişimcilik Merkezi

Lonca Girişimcilik Merkezi is a startup incubator that provides support and resources to entrepreneurs in Turkey.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2017

HOW IT WORKS

📅
4 months
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Seed

⬆️  Verticals

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1.

Cube Incubation

Cube Incubation is an accelerator that supports and nurtures startups by providing them with resources, mentorship, and access to a network of industry experts.

📍
Istanbul
Turkey

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2014

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Advanced Materials
Cyber Security
Military
Software