Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye x EBRD Star Venture Startup Acceleration Program

About

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

• 💰Financial Support
  €50,000 special fund from EBRD for consulting projects and international activities
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  18 months of comprehensive support with one-on-one mentoring from Mastercard executives and strategic partners
• 📚Training Opportunities
  Access to diverse training courses and mentorship
• 🌐Network Access
  Networking opportunities with investors and industry professionals
• 📈Business Support
  First 3 months with Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye program, followed by 15 months with EBRD Star Venture program

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

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in the full 18-month program duration
• Engage in one-on-one mentoring sessions with Mastercard executives and strategic partners
• Participate in training courses and networking events organized by the program

Target Region

Turkey

Target Sector

Fintech