Big Bang Startup Challenge 2023 Was a Record-Breaking Event for Turkish Entrepreneurs.š¹š·š»
The 2023 Big Bang Startup Challenge, hosted by ITU ARI Technopolis, celebrated Turkish entrepreneurs, awarding an impressive 1.28 billion TL in prizes and investmentsāa significant leap from the previous year's 341 million TL, showcasing the robust growth of the Turkish startup ecosystem.
The event highlighted startups across eight sectors like health, education, energy, and agriculture. They pitched ideas to judges, investors, and a large live audience. ITU Ćekirdek, named the world's best university incubator, supports 500 startups annually, with 40 chosen for an exclusive incubation program post-event.
The 2023 Big Bang Startup Challenge celebrated collaboration and innovation in the Turkish startup ecosystem. ITU ARI Technopolis, with its partners, mentors, and investors, has supported entrepreneurs for 20 years and will continue to do so.
Turkcell's "GƶnĆ¼l BaÄı" Project: A Lifeline for Earthquake Survivors
Turkcell, Turkey's top mobile operator, launches "GƶnĆ¼l BaÄı" Project to aid earthquake-affected regions, focusing on education, employment, and community development for survivors.
The "Future Makers Program" in Hatay provides digital skills and entrepreneurship training, awarding certificates and internships at Turkcell. Another initiative, in collaboration with TĆBÄ°SAD, offers a coding education program, granting certificates to students in Technological Education Classes from two schools.
Turkcell's CEO, Dr. Ali Taha KoƧ, pledges support for 1,100 job placements and education for 7,000 individuals in earthquake-affected areas. The "GƶnĆ¼l BaÄı" Project underscores Turkcell's commitment to social responsibility and skill development in software, testing, robotics, cloud tech, sales, and marketing.
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