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.
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Get the Sheet for $50Fark 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 Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Ahu Serter |
| Nº of Investments | 29 |
| Nº of Exits | 7 |
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 Investments | 156 |
| Nº of Exits | 4 |
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 Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Selin Çelikel, Deniz Alexandra Duygu, Ahu Serter |
| Nº of Investments | 27 |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
| Program Type | On-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 Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 91 |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
| Program Type | On-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 Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Duygu Oktem Clark |
| Nº of Investments | 91 |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
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 Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Yomi Kastro, Emir Alkaş |
| Nº of Investments | 20 |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
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 Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Gülsüm Çıracı, Kadir Boysan |
| Nº of Investments | 28 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
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 Founded | 2006 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 8 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
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 Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Ali Ömer Horzum |
| Nº of Investments | 9 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
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 Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 3 |
| 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.