WHERE STARTUP
DREAMS UNFOLD

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

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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SUPPORTING AWARDS

We collaborate with partners to provide supporting awards that help foster growth and development.
 

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CASH AWARDS

We offer cash awards to provide direct financial assistance and recognition by our partners.

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INVESTMENT AWARDS

We facilitate investment awards to connect promising startups with capital for 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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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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Entrepreneurship is resistance!

Selçuk Bayraktar Chairman of the Board of Directors, TEKNOFEST Chairman of the Board of Trustees, T3 Foundation
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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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You will always say that you are the best.

Dr. Dilek Gursoy Founder & CEO, GANÎ
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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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Selçuk Bayraktar
Chairman of the Board of Directors, TEKNOFEST Chairman of the Board of Trustees, T3 Foundation
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Omar Kunbargı
Director, Global Business Development | SpaceX
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Tejpaul Bhatia
Chief Revenue Officer, Axiom Space
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Kojo Boakye
VP of Public Policy, Africa, Middle East and Türkiye, Meta
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Bring together a large audience of experts in the field in Istanbul.

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STARTUP

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

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 2024 IN NUMBERS

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

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