Teknopark Izmir, the largest Technology Development Zone in the Aegean Region, contributes to the Izmir entrepreneurship ecosystem with its projects and events also it continues to highlight Izmir’s role in the field of entrepreneurship in Turkey.
“Izmir NIC Project Closing Event”, which is carried out by Teknopark Izmir under the Competitive Sectors Programme, financed within the framework of the financial cooperation of the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology was successfully held on February 13, 2024.
At the end of the 3rd cohort of the Accelerate İzmir International Growth-Focused Acceleration Programme, which is carried out in partnership with Teknopark İzmir and İZKA, 17 startups ready to carry their technologies from İzmir to the World and the technologies of almost 50 companies from the previous cohort of the Accelerate İzmir Programme were presented to investors and interested participants in the ecosystem.
Izmir NIC Project, which is one of the most important projects which serve the Turkish entrepreneurship ecosystem at the international level, and the Accelerate Izmir International Growth-Focused Acceleration Programme developed within the framework of this project, are amongst the most comprehensive events organized within the ecosystem.
“İzmir NIC Project Closing Event” which is carried out by Teknopark İzmir under the Competitive Sectors Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, financed within the framework of the financial cooperation of the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye and “Accelerate İzmir 3rd Cohort Demo Day” which is carried out in partnership with İZKA was organized with great interest.
Full-day organization focused on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship has started with the opening speeches of İzmir Institute of Technology Rector and Chairman of the Board of Teknopark Izmir Prof. Dr. Yusuf Baran, Head of Project Management Department of the Ministry of Industry and Technology Ahmet Alperen Sağkaya, Secretary General of İzmir Development Agency Dr. Mehmet Yavuz and Teknopark İzmir General Manager and İzmir NIC Senior Representative Prof. Dr. Metin Tanoğlu.
After the opening speeches, presentations continued with the Project activities which were held during the 3 years and effects of the Accelerate Izmir International Growth-Focused Acceleration Programme on the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Key note speaker of the event Mehmet Onarcan (Mentors Network Turkey Founder, Investor) contributed with his speech entitled “Growth Challenge: The Art of Scaling Your Business”.
ACCELERATE İZMİR 2024 AWARDS FOUND THEIR OWNERS
In the afternoon part of the event, 17 companies of Izmir ready to open up to the world, which participated in the 3rd Cohort of the International Growth-Focused Acceleration Programme Accelerate Izmir, presented to the investors. More than 20 investor companies participated the organization and the stands of nearly 50 technology companies from the 1st and 2nd cohorts of the Accelerate Izmir Acceleration Programme took place in the exhibition open to visitors throughout the day.
At the end of the entrepreneur presentations, “Accelerate İzmir 2024 Awards” and “BlueTech & GreenTech Special Awards” given by İZKA found their owners. The award categories and the Startups who won the award were listed as follows:
- Highest Growth Potential – Some Carbon
- The Most Remarkable Technology – Tayko Pil
- Best Presentation – Move On
- BlueTech İZKA Special Award – Bioclean
- GreenTech İZKA Special Award – Cyclizm
Accelerate İzmir International Growth-Focused Acceleration Programme will continue for 5 years in partnership with Teknopark İzmir and İZKA. New cohort schedule will be shared with the public in the upcoming period.