Game changer startups are the stars of this show. They are selected among 160,916 startup applications from 166 countries. They are the most promising startups of the region. These startups are the ones to be watched closely by the mentors, angel investors, VCs and global companies at Startup Istanbul.
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Are you ready to challenge up in Startup Istanbul?
Top 100 startups will meet world class mentors, investors, companies and media in 3 days. Exhibition stand, opportunity to access demo day, mentor hours, workshops, boat tour and even maybe chance to be on the main stage as finalist are for just selected startups. Apply now to join!
“What makes Startup Istanbul a great opportunity that it’s located in Istanbul and you take startups up and not only in the MENA region but in the whole world.
That’s we see great people, many startups coming from East and West and many VCs and investors are attending so this is a great opportunity for us to meet
with these people to network and to get the maximum out of this.”— Ahmed Ramahi WeDeliver, Winner of Startup Istanbul in 2019
What do you get from Startup Istanbul
High-level Exposure
You will be exhibiting 3 days long in the main hall where every visitor passing through. We also gladly share brief executive summaries of 100 Startups within startupistanbul.com and also in our newsletters and social media channels. Your pitch videos will help you more to expose even after the event.
Funding Opportunities
We organized the Demo Day for only Top 100 Startups to pitch on stage. It’s a 2,5-minute pitch and your performance is very important to get the attraction of investors and to get selected by the jury. You will be pitching on stage in front of the judges who are world-class angel investors, VCs, and corporates who look for early-stage startups to invest in.
Networking
Top 100 Startups are the main actors of Startup Istanbul. Everything will be organized for you to get the most out of it. You’ll meet new companies and country representatives at the Corporate Lounge and Country Lounge. Exhibiting 3 days and side events such as Boat Tour will help you to get new people easily.
New Customers
New people means new potential customers. You will be able to meet hundreds of tech lovers during 3 days of the event. Global companies’ executives, other scaleups or startups, organizations, media members and so on.
Go Global
Startup Istanbul welcomes guests from 65 countries. If you want to make contact from new markets and go global, here is the chance. Listen to the insights about different markets from people who live in.
Demo Day is made for only Top 100 Startups to pitch on stage. You will be pitching on stage in front of the judges who are world-class angel investors, VCs, and corporates who look for early-stage startups to invest in.
Bosphorus Boat Tour
Meet new people coming from all around the world along with an amazing view of Istanbul Bosphorus.
Final Pitch
After the Demo Day performances, jury will the decide the Top 10 finalists. Huge exposure on stage as one of 10 Startups and competition to be the winner.
Award Ceremony
The jury will decide the winners right after your pitches. Breathtaking moments start right there.
