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T3 Startup Center
As part of its mission to build a technology developing Türkiye, the T3 Startup Center operates under the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) and leads all startup-focused projects through five distinct programs. T3 Startup Center aims to eliminate technical, commercial, and financial barriers within Türkiye’s startup ecosystem, supporting the start, growth, and global expansion of national technology startups. By transforming local capital holders into technology investors, it contributes high value-added, tech-driven startups to the Turkish economy. Through entrepreneurship training programs designed for students, the T3 Startup Center is also dedicated to nurturing a new generation of capable and visionary startup founders.
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TEKNOFEST Startup Program
At the T3 Startup Center, our goal is to support technology-focused, scalable startup ideas by helping participants transform their projects into sustainable business models and rapidly turn them into commercially viable startup.
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DENEYAP Startup Program
Within this framework, the program is designed for high school students currently enrolled in DENEYAP Technology Workshops, as well as graduates of the program, to help them transform their ideas into sustainable startups.
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Take Off Startup Summit
Receiving thousands of applications each year from over 100 countries, Take Off has hosted more than 1,350 entrepreneurs, over 800 mentors and investors, and 253 speakers since 2018. Throughout the summit, more than 2,871 one-on-one meetings have been held, and over $1.8 million in awards and investments have been brought together with startups.
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Entrepreneur Training Program
We are embarking on an exciting journey to raise young entrepreneurs who will shape Türkiye's technology and innovation future!
Our 2024 Entrepreneur Training Program is designed for high school and university students. The Program aims to equip students with skills that will benefit them throughout their startup journey, from problem identification to MVP development, from business model development to project management, and to overcome the difficulties they will encounter along the way.
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T3 Venture
We support startup that will bring our country to the forefront in the field of technology and increase its competitiveness.
The T3 Venture Capital Investment Fund (T3 VCIF) operates with the spirit of the National Technology Initiative, aiming to enhance Türkiye’s technological independence and innovative potential. The fund focuses on supporting high-potential technology startups by providing the financial resources needed for their growth and scalability. Through this, it seeks to drive progress in future-shaping sectors, foster sustainable growth, and create lasting social impact.
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