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December 10-11, 2025
Istanbul Expo Center (IFM)

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THE MOST
COMPREHENSIVE
STARTUP
SUMMIT OF THE REGION

The world's brightest startups meet in Istanbul! Every connection you make at Take Off Istanbul can open a new door for your startup.

Meet technology pioneers, pitch your business to leading investors, and be inspired by industry experts. The key to this unforgettable journey is inside your #StartupDreams.

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AWARDS IN
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SUPPORTING AWARDS

Boost your startup’s growth with a range of awards provided by Take Off partners.

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CASH AWARDS

Gain direct financial support through cash awards for startups.

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$1M INVESTMENT AWARD

Access a total $1 million investment pool and connect with investors to fuel your expansion.

WE INVITE
STARTUPS

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EARLY STAGE

Startups that completed their MVP/POC processes, become incorporated, received investment and/or made sales.

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GROWTH STAGE

Startups that have been incorporated, received 1M-25M$ investment, made sales and started international operations or sales.

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In your startups, you’re all scientists; we’re all conducting experiments.

Tejpaul Bhatia Chief Revenue Officer, Axiom Space
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Being an entrepreneur is very difficult but that's probably the most and biggest passion in your life.

Nilhan Onal Gokcetekin CEO, Hepsiburada
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We're in an incredible moment right now. There is so much excitement around AI, and I'm sure many of you feel it.

Kojo Boakye VP of Public Policy, Africa, Middle East and Türkiye, Meta
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You will always say that you are the best.

Dr. Dilek Gursoy Founder & CEO, GANÎ
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Take Off like events to train entrepreneurs and encourage them to start their own startup are great examples of boosting the ecosystem.”

Hande Cılıngır Co-Founder & CEO, Insider
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Take Off Startup Summit is a thriving innovation center full of ideas, talent, people, and enthusiasm.

Prof. Dr. Mirco KOVAC Founder and Director, Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics (EMPA)
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2025 SPEAKERS

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STEVE NOURI
CEO & Co-founder, GenAI Works
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DIANA VIRGOVICOVA
CEO & Co-founder, Xatoms
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MICHAEL LINTS
Partner, Golden Gate Ventures
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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US?

VISITOR

Bring together a large audience experts in the field in İstanbul.

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STARTUP

Explore national and international startups for potential collaborations and investment opportunities in bright ideas.

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Become a stakeholder to make a bigger impact together.

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Take Off is a bridge to the European and Asian markets, bringing together the brightest startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders from around the world on the same stage. Here, you will not only discover startups but also the future leaders of industries.

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 2024 IN NUMBERS

33 COUNTRY
250 STARTUPS
125 INVESTORS
65 PARTNERS
557 1-1 MEETINGS
24K+ MIN INTERVIEW
15K+ VISITORS
$1M+ INVESTMENT

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