Global Founders in Türkiye: The Türkiye Tech Visa Journey

Global Founders in Türkiye: The Türkiye Tech Visa Journey

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM · 20 min. (Europe/Istanbul)
Main Stage
Fireside Chat
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Republic Of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and TechnologyRepublic Of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology BoothMinistry of Industry and Technology is a very active and strong supporter of the startup ecosystem in Türkiye and offers various programs and policies to enable the establishment and growth of startups such as National Startup Strategy, Turcorn100 Program, Türkiye Tech Visa Program, The Startup Badge Execution, Technology and Innovation Fund and more. The "National Startup Strategy" prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Technology with the contribution of relevant institutions, in order to increase the development rate of technology entrepreneurship and further strengthen the ecosystem in this field. The Strategy includes 30 strategies and 90 actions that take into account the dynamics of the startup ecosystem and require all actors of the ecosystem to take an active role. The Turcorn100 Program was launched in order to bring new Turcorns to the startup ecosystem. The program provides tailor-made support to Turcorn candidates at the scaling stage with global ambitions. Startups are provided with promotion, mentors, field-based consultancy, and access to business networks and financial resources. Türkiye Tech Visa is a special invitation program for talents with critical expertise in the field of technology and startups with innovative business models and technology-based work. Within the scope of Türkiye Tech Visa, talents and startups are provided with many privileges and opportunities that accelerate their becoming a part of Türkiye's technology ecosystem and facilitate their life in our country. The Startup Badge Program is an official certification system developed to identify, define, and classify startups operating in Türkiye that develop technology and innovation; oriented business models, enabling them to benefit effectively from public support mechanisms and the investment ecosystem. The Technology and Innovation Fund provides venture capital support to companies that have growth potential, carry out technology and innovation-based activities and need financing. The Technology and Innovation Fund operates through "fund of funds", "co-investment" and direct investment mechanisms.

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