Global Startup Events Application Form 2025 - www.yatirimadestek.gov.tr

GENERAL INFORMATION

We are looking for the most promising startups from Türkiye to participate in international startup events — Web Summit Lisbon 2025, Slush 2025, CES 2026, and Web Summit Qatar 2026 — to help them expand their businesses in global markets.

General Eligibility Criteria

If your startup;

is registered in Türkiye and still active
is targeting global markets with a sound strategy
meets the criteria of related event(s)

You can apply to attend these events by completing the form below.

1. Email *

Please enter a correct email address.

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2. Please carefully read the scope of the support for Global Startup Events *

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I hereby agree to the terms and conditions mentioned in the link. I hereby declare that the information provided is true and correct. I also understand that any willful dishonesty may render for refusal of this application and suspension of support at any time. I acknowledge that the supporting organization will retain the right to partially or completely withdraw the support in the presence of unforeseen circumstances. I hereby agree that the information provided may be used or shared with the media and third parties for purposes such as reporting, promotion or technical support when necessary. I hereby agree to be contacted after the event to provide feedback or to have my startup to be evaluated and invited to attend any other event.

3. Please prioritize the event(s) you wish to attend. (1-First Priority 2-Second Priority) *

Startups are invited to apply to participate in any of the events listed below. A successful startup will be granted the opportunity to attend only one event. While startups will be primarily evaluated for their first choice, we reserve the right to consider and invite a startup to a second event on the list or any other event which is not on the list yet.

Your preferences, as indicated below, will be considered during the evaluation process. We encourage you to carefully review the website of each event to understand the potential benefits it can offer for expanding your business in global markets. Please prioritize the events based on their alignment with your startup's objectives.

Select at least 1 from each row and column.

	1	2	3	4
Web Summit Lisbon 2025
Slush 2025
CES 2026
Web Summit Qatar 2026

OFFICIAL STARTUP DATA

4. Official name of the startup *

Please give the full name of the company as you use to register it officially

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

5. Short name of the startup *

Please give short name (2-3 words) of your startup as it appears on your website, your logo or as you wish to put it on your booth or onepager

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

6. Official date of foundation *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

7. Place of foundation *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

8. Official address of startup *

Maximum 100 characters.

9. Trade registry number *

Maximum 100 characters.

10. Tax number *

Maximum 100 characters.

11. Website URL *

Please enter a valid website URL and max 100 characters.

12. Startup Linkedin Profile URL *

Maximum 1000 characters.

13. Logo of startup (please prefer vector logo files such as pdf, ai, eps and use your short startup name to name the file) *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

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STARTUP PROFILE

14. One-liner in ENGLISH (Describe your startup only in one sentence of 8-10 words)

Maximum 1000 characters.

15. One-liner in TURKISH (Describe your startup in just 1 sentence using 8-10 words.)

Maximum 1000 characters.

16. Business Type *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

17. Total number of employees *

Including founders

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

18. List below relevant supports/incentives/awards you have received from incubators/accelerators/startup centers/public institutions.

Give details with following format: Name of support organization / program or facility/ dates and duration, etc.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

19. List below the investment(s) you have received so far, if any, with relevant details.

Give details with following format: Investor / Investment amount / Year / Investment type

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

20. Describe your startups' revenue model. How do you plan to monetize your product/service? Provide your financial projections for the next 3-5 years.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

PRODUCT INFORMATION

21. Product name *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

22. Launch date of your product (or expected) *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

23. Which stage is most suitable for your product? *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

Proof of Concept Prototype Minimum Viable Product Full Product Other

24. Describe your product with details on innovative aspects, distinctive features and competitive advantages in comparison with similar products. Include also R&D and development efforts, ongoing projects and future plans

Maximum 1000 characters.

25. Specify the areas of usage *

Maximum 1000 characters.

26. Who is your target market or customer, and what are your marketing and sales strategies, current traction, and projected impact in the market? Describe your typical customer or user, how you reach and retain them, and any traction you've gained (e.g. user growth, revenue, or pilots). Include insights on market size, trends, and the impact your product aims to make. *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

27. Provide details if your product has any specific quality that can promote Türkiye or that can address global social and environmental problems or Sustainable Development Goals.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

28. Upload product image (file name must have startup and product name) *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

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29. If you were to attend Web Summit Lisbon or Qatar, which of the following categories would represent your startup best? *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

30. If you were to attend Slush, which of the following categories would represent your startup best? *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

31. If you were to attend CES, which of the following categories would represent your startup best? *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

STRATEGY FOR GLOBAL MARKETS

32. What is your main reason for attending global startup or technology events? *

Describe benefits for your startup taking part in international startup events.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

33. Describe your marketing strategy for global markets. *

Give details such as target countries and their conditions, main competitors, advantages etc.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

34. What is your existing condition in the major markets? *

Give details on current contacts, collaborations & partnerships, pre-orders, customers, amounts of export, trademark & patent registrations, adressing regulatory challenges, if any, etc.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

35. Which international fairs and startup events have you participated in?

Event/fair name, country/city, year, etc.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

36. Which other international fairs and startup events would you like to participate in?

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

PARTICIPANT 1 INFORMATION

37. Full name of the participant 1 *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

38. Position within the startup *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

39. Mobile phone number *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

40. E-mail address *

Please enter a correct email address.

41. Date of birth *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

42. National ID (TC Kimlik) No *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

43. Educational background *

University, department/program, graduation year.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

44. Indicate the English language proficiency of the Participant (Basic, Intermediate, Fluent) and mention certificate or exam results if any (TOEFL, IELTS, etc)

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

45. Link of Personal LinkedIn Profile

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

46. If you have a passport, please provide the expiry date.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

47. If you have a valid USA Visa, please provide the expiry date.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

48. If you have a valid Schengen Visa, please provide the expiry date.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

PARTICIPANT 2 INFORMATION

49. Full name of the participant 2 *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

50. Position within the startup *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

51. Mobile phone number *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

52. E-mail address *

Please enter a correct email address.

53. Date of birth *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

54. National ID (TC Kimlik) No *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

55. Educational background *

University, department/program, graduation year.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

56. Indicate the English language proficiency of the Participant (Basic, Intermediate, Fluent) *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

57. Link of Personal Linkedin Profile

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

58. If you have a passport, please provide the expiry date.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

59. If you have a valid USA Visa, please provide the expiry date.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

60. If you have a valid Schengen Visa, please provide the expiry date.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

TEAM AND STARTUP VIDEO

61. Describe your team members' sales/marketing, networking and exhibition competences and experiences. If you have any other team members, please give details. *

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

62. Imagine that you are at the startup event. Shoot and upload a video in English, with a maximum length of 90 seconds, in which one or more members of your team present or pitch your startup and product to the visitors. Please upload the video on YouTube and provide the link below for us to access it. Please make the link accessible to public. *

Note: The video aims to give an idea about your startup and goods/services as well as your team's presentation qualities. Therefore avoid uploading ready / AI-generated videos and try to make a new one to demostrate your goods or services.

File name must have startup and product name. If the video is longer than 90 seconds only the first 90 seconds will be evaluated.The video must be accesible to anyone as the link is shared with several evaluators.

This Field is Required (Maximum 1000 Characters)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

63. Please share any additional information you think that will be helpful while we are evaluating your application.

Maximum 1000 characters.