BIGG Investment Acceleration Program Turkey

About

The BIGG Investment Acceleration Program in Turkey is designed to support young entrepreneurs with technology-driven business ideas, providing them with essential training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to transform their concepts into market-ready products and services, with a focus on R&D and innovation.

Benefits

• 💼Professional Training
  Professional training support including project writing, entrepreneurship, R&D, commercialization, and financial planning
• 🤝Mentor Network
  Access to a network of over 500 mentors
• 🏢Office Space
  Free use of office space at incubators like İTÜ ARI Teknokent for eligible participants
• 💸Tax Incentives
  Tax incentives including exemptions from VAT, income tax, and customs duties
• 🌐Networking Events
  Participation in various networking events and industry exchanges within the entrepreneurial ecosystem
• 🏆Investment Opportunities
  Opportunity to enter startup competitions and investment projects worth over 50 million Turkish Lira

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be individuals or teams with technology and innovation business ideas
• Teams must consist of at least 2 members who are university or graduate students or graduates
• Applicants must not have previously received similar support from TÜBİTAK
• Focus on R&D and technology innovation projects

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in training sessions and mentorship meetings
• Must engage in R&D and innovation activities as part of the program
• Must comply with program reporting and progress tracking requirements

Target Region

Turkey

Target Sector

Technology Innovation