Turkey’s Promising Startups Announced

The winners of the “Promising Startups 25” competition, organized by in4startups to support innovation-driven business ideas and high-potential entrepreneurs in Turkey, have been revealed. This year, awards were presented in 13 different categories, promoting innovation and creativity, while jury special awards honored standout ventures. The awards were presented to the entrepreneurs during a ceremony held on Wednesday, December 4, at Gorrion Hotel Istanbul. During the event, entrepreneur-friendly institutions and executives were also identified and recognized. Finalist startups had the opportunity to present their ventures to all attendees on stage.

Inspiring Projects from Across Turkey

This year’s “Promising Startups” competition brought together innovative projects from entrepreneurs all over Turkey. Startups applying in areas such as health technologies, fintech, education, sustainability, gaming, and mobility stood out with creative solutions to pressing societal needs. These ventures, making a difference across industries, aim to contribute to a better future through technology and innovation.
The main objective of the competition was to increase nationwide interest in entrepreneurship and to support startups on their journey toward sustainable growth.
in4startups Co-Founder Ahmet Sefa Bir shared his thoughts on the significance of the competition:
“Participants aim to reach not only the local market but also the global stage. This competition offers a major opportunity to increase their international competitiveness. Thanks to the platform provided by the competition, entrepreneurs had the chance to showcase their projects to key business figures and expand their networks. ‘Promising Startups 25’ also highlights the long-term positive societal impact of high-innovation projects and makes a meaningful contribution to Turkey’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Jury Members: Leading Names from Business and Academia

This year’s jury brought together esteemed figures from Turkey’s business and academic sectors. Jury members evaluated the ventures in detail, considering criteria such as global market potential, innovation capabilities, and sustainable growth strategies.

Startups Set to Shape 2025:

• Academic Startup Category Champion: DATASCOPE.AI
  Jury Special Award: HR-AI
• Scale-Up Champion Category Winner: Oniki
• EdTech Startup Category Winner: OYEDU
• Gaming Startup Category Winner: Game Actor
• Fintech Startup Category Winner: Egaranti
• Globally Competitive Startup Category Winner: Rownd Precision
• Women Entrepreneur Category Winner: Agon
• Mobility & Energy Startup Category Winner: Hummingdrone
• Health Startup Category Winner: genobedia
  Jury Special Award: 3D Pro Terapi
• Social Enterprise Category Winner: Corpowid
  Jury Special Award: WALKERS APP
• Sustainability Startup Category Winner: Atık Nakit
  Jury Special Award: Cherry Mic
• Technology Pioneer Category Winner: Hyperever
  Jury Special Award: Loopbot
• Investor Favorite Startup Category Winner: Szone Smart Sales Points

Awards and Support

Numerous awards were presented to selected entrepreneurs with the support of Dorabase, Akbank, Grape Law, Fellas, Faselis, Girişimup, Başakşehir Living Lab, SEYEV, Emek Law, waytogo, and Techsign. Major rewards this year included mentorship programs, acceleration programs, office space access, investment opportunities, and media exposure.

Entrepreneur-Friendly Institutions and Executives Recognized

• Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank: Halkbank
• Entrepreneur-Friendly Development Agency: Trakyaka
• Entrepreneur-Friendly Incubation Center: Başakşehir Living Lab
• Entrepreneur-Friendly Institution: TurkNet
• Entrepreneur-Friendly NGO: SEYEV
• Entrepreneur-Friendly TEKMER: StartGate Tekmer
• Entrepreneur-Friendly Technopark: Konya Technopark
• Entrepreneur-Friendly University Club: Galatasaray University Entrepreneurship Club
• Entrepreneur-Friendly University: Karadeniz Technical University
• GVG25 Special Awards: Osman Çalışkan & Murat Kalsın

Contributions to the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Launched in 2021 by in4startups co-founders Ahmet Sefa Bir and Şerafettin Özsoy, the “Promising Startups” competition has seen many of its participants become leaders in their fields, achieving remarkable success stories.
The competition’s main goal is to identify the most promising startups to watch in the upcoming year, which is why the year is included in the event’s title.
By facilitating meaningful connections between startups and the business world, the competition plays a major role in advancing both economic and social development. Many award-winning ventures have gone on to raise investments, scale their operations, and become well-recognized brands in their industries.

To learn more about this year’s winners and explore details of the Promising Startups Competition, visit gelecekvadedenler.com.