Turkey's startup environment provides many options for new companies. Programs cover a wide range of industries, including automotive, blockchain, and health technology.

Some programs focus on volume, like Workup which has made over 150 investments. Others, such as Fark Labs, have a strong record of 7 company exits.

Below is our list of the best 19 accelerators and incubators in Turkey.

Failory's Top 10 Picks

Fark Labs Logo

Fark Labs builds new ventures and connects startups with corporate partners through its innovation and transformation hub. They primarily support entrepreneurs in mobility, life sciences, and sustainability, offering a collaborative ecosystem to help them scale their solutions.

Year Founded2018
FoundersAhu Serter
Nº of Investments29
Nº of Exits7
Workup Logo

2. Workup

Backed by Turkey's İşbank, Workup supports early-stage, technology-focused startups aiming for scalable growth. The program helps founders build sustainable business models through mentorship and access to a wide network of resources.

Year Founded
Founders
Nº of Investments156
Nº of Exits4

Focusing exclusively on women-led entrepreneurship, Arya Women's Investment Platform provides acceleration and investment opportunities. They connect female founders to capital and resources by building a network of strategic partnerships.

Year Founded2013
FoundersSelin Çelikel, Deniz Alexandra Duygu, Ahu Serter
Nº of Investments27
Nº of Exits3
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)6

Lonca Girişimcilik Merkezi champions technology entrepreneurs, guiding them through a comprehensive on-site program. They provide crucial investment and resources for startups specializing in areas like IoT and software to help them build and scale their ventures.

Year Founded2017
Founders
Nº of Investments91
Nº of Exits2
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)24

As Turkey's first corporate-run startup accelerator, Turk Telekom PILOT helps early-stage technology companies in sectors like 5G, HealthTech, and SaaS get off the ground. The program provides cash support, mentorship, and a valuable opportunity for startups to develop business collaborations with the parent telecommunications giant.

Year Founded2013
FoundersDuygu Oktem Clark
Nº of Investments91
Nº of Exits2

Inventures champions early-stage technology startups with seed funding and hands-on advisory. They specialize in nurturing companies within the e-commerce, mobile, and retail tech spaces, guiding them from initial concept to market growth.

Year Founded2009
FoundersYomi Kastro, Emir Alkaş
Nº of Investments20
Nº of Exits2

As Turkey's most active angel investment network, Istanbul Startup Angels connects investors with promising early-stage technology startups. They provide the necessary capital and network access to help these innovative companies achieve rapid growth.

Year Founded2016
FoundersGülsüm Çıracı, Kadir Boysan
Nº of Investments28
Nº of Exits1
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8. Inovent

As Turkey's first technology commercialization and seed fund company, Inovent specializes in transforming academic research into market-ready ventures. The Sabanci University subsidiary provides early-stage capital and strategic support to help deep tech startups successfully launch and scale.

Year Founded2006
Founders
Nº of Investments8
Nº of Exits1

TokenSuite Ventures invests in, develops, and markets innovative blockchain solutions as a dedicated crypto incubator. They specialize in providing full-service growth marketing and advisory, helping early-stage projects navigate the complexities of launching and scaling in the web3 space.

Year Founded2017
FoundersAli Ömer Horzum
Nº of Investments9
Nº of Exits1
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10. Seedify

Seedify operates as a specialized incubator and launchpad platform for blockchain games and gamers. They provide a full support system for projects to launch and grow, connecting them with funding and an engaged community.

Year Founded2021
Founders
Nº of Investments3
Nº of Exits

9 Additional Turkey Accelerators and Incubators Worth Applying To

While our top picks are a great place to start, Turkey's startup scene has plenty more to offer. Together, the programs below have invested in hundreds of early-stage companies.

You'll find a mix of newer and more established names, each with its own focus. Here’s a look at the rest of the accelerators and incubators helping founders in Turkey.

Accelerator/IncubatorYear FoundedNº InvestmentsNº Exits
Castrum Capital logo Castrum Capital202155
In4startup logo In4startup2022
Artificial Intelligence Factory logo Artificial Intelligence Factory202346
Sabancı ARF logo Sabancı ARF202259
Alpha Capital logo Alpha Capital201923
KWORKS Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center logo KWORKS Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center201579
ITUARI Teknokent logo ITUARI Teknokent200326
3dots logo 3dots20182
T3 Girişim Merkezi logo T3 Girişim Merkezi20165