Incubator & Accelerator
Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye x EBRD Star Venture Startup Acceleration Program
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The Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye x EBRD Star Venture Startup Acceleration Program offers comprehensive support for fintech startups in Turkey, providing 18 months of mentorship, training, and funding opportunities to help early-stage companies scale and expand internationally.
Benefits
- 18 months of comprehensive support
- First 3 months with Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye program
- Next 15 months with EBRD Star Venture program
- One-on-one mentoring from Mastercard executives and strategic partners
- Access to diverse training courses and mentorship
- Networking opportunities with investors and industry professionals
- €50,000 special fund from EBRD for consulting projects and international activities
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups must operate in Turkey
- Early seed stage or above
- Product must be commercialized and ready for collaboration
- Must have a focused and structured team
Target Region
Turkey
Target Sector
Fintech
Mastercard, EBRD