T3 (Türkiye Technology Team) Entrepreneurship Center, in line with the National Technology Initiative ideology, carries out comprehensive programs to train entrepreneurs, support startups, and develop scalable business ideas. It stands by entrepreneurs throughout the process from the idea stage to transforming into sustainable technology companies capable of competing in the global market. It contributes to their growth through education, mentorship, acceleration programs, and the T3 Venture Capital Investment Fund.

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T3 Startup Center Projects

Deneyap Startup Program

The program is designed for high school students or graduates who have received education at DENEYAP Technology Workshops and are eligible to apply through the T3 Entrepreneurship Center. It includes entrepreneurship training, mentorship,open-plan and private office space, workshop support at ITU Özdemir Bayraktar Design and Prototyping Center, financial support, and opportunities to open stands at Takeoff and TEKNOFEST.

Teknofest Startup Program

Since 2018, university-level teams or team members who have participated in technology competitions held within TEKNOFEST and advanced to the finals have been eligible to apply for this program. It offers entrepreneurship training, mentorship, access to open-plan and private office spaces, workshop support at ITU Özdemir Bayraktar Design and Prototyping Center, investments, participation in the Take Off Entrepreneurship Summit and TEKNOFESTwith exhibition stands, and the chance to meet with investors and potential business partners.

Entrepreneur Training Program

This program, designed for high school and university students via T3 Academy, equips students with a skill set that helps them throughout their entrepreneurship journey, from identifying problems to developing MVPs, building business models, and managing projects. It aims to overcome the challenges they may face during this journey.

Contents of the program:

• Startup 101
• From Problem to Idea
• From Product to Sale
• From Sales to Turcorn

T3 GSYF T3 Venture Capital Investment Fund (T3 GSYF)

It operates in alignment with the spirit of the National Technology Initiative, aiming to increase Türkiye's technological independence and innovative potential. The program supports the growth and scaling of high-potential technology startups by providing the essential financing, fostering sustainable growth, and generating social benefits. Besides providing financial support, it also works closely with entrepreneurs throughout the investment process, offering strategic guidance and assisting in business model development and growth.

Take Off Startup Summit

Take Off Istanbul is a non-profit event dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurship ecosystem both in Türkiye and globally. Organized in collaboration with the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation, the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, and the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, the summit aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since its inception, Take Off has become a significant gathering that brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, venture capitals, and companies to foster continuous innovation. Since 2018, it has hosted over 800 entrepreneurs, more than 400 mentors and investors, 166 speakers, and facilitated 3,500 entrepreneur-mentor meetings with over $755,000 awarded in prizes.