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WHERE STARTUP
DREAMS UNFOLD

December 11-12, 2024
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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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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Every person you meet today is an opportunity. What you will do with that opportunity is up to you.

Ahu SERTER Founder, Fark Labs & Arya
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Being an entrepreneur is very difficult but that's probably the most and biggest passion in your life.

Nilhan Onal Gökçetekin CEO, Hepsiburada
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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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It is clear that this success of Take Off Startup Summit and the interest it has generated in Türkiye and today in İstanbul is great cause for hope in the future.

Jean-Yves Le GALL Former President, International Astronomical Federation
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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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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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Jeff Jo
President, Samsung Electronics Türkiye
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Bring together a large audience of experts in the field in Istanbul.

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

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26 COUNTRY
8K + VISITORS
2K + 1-1 MEETING
24K + MINUTE MEETING

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