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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

15–22 September 2024 / Istanbul

In this bootcamp designed for women entrepreneurs in the pre-incubation and incubation stages, we offer intensive training programmes, one-on-one sessions with expert mentors in their fields, and experience-sharing sessions. At the end of the one-week process, participants crown their business ideas with pitch presentations before a jury. We provide cash and in-kind prizes, participation in international fairs, network development and overseas office support to the winning entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurship Trainings2026-01-04T01:54:41+03:00

In addition to topics such as business model development, marketing, finance, digital transformation, and intellectual property, our comprehensive training program also covers project management, investor relations, user experience, and leadership. Through this wide range of courses, we strengthen entrepreneurs’ knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Mentorship2026-02-01T02:03:50+03:00

Participants develop their projects through one-on-one sessions with expert mentors, while experience-sharing opportunities contribute to their personal growth.

Investor Meetings2026-01-04T01:56:23+03:00

Entrepreneurs meet with investors to present their projects and explore potential collaborations and investment opportunities.

Meetings with Corporate Companies2026-01-04T01:57:14+03:00

Through meetings with companies from various sectors, participants have the opportunity to test their products and services in the market and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

Network2026-01-04T01:57:50+03:00

Program graduates are part of a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem that facilitates knowledge sharing, joint projects, and access to new opportunities.

Participation in National and International Events2026-01-29T01:06:17+03:00

Participants have the opportunity to showcase their projects, gain visibility, and establish international connections at various events.

First-place winners of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamps receive support to participate in one of the major international events (CES, Slush, Web Summit Qatar, Web Summit Lisbon).

Awards2026-01-04T01:59:51+03:00

At the end of the program, successful startups are awarded in different categories and supported in their promotion and development processes. The first-place startup receives 350,000 TL, the second-place startup receives 250,000 TL, and the third-place startup receives 150,000 TL in cash prizes.

Opportunity to Work in an Open Office2026-01-04T02:00:56+03:00

Participants will be able to bring their ideas to life in a productive working environment by using the shared workspaces at KADEM Innovation Women’s Knowledge Center.

Post-Program Continuity2026-01-04T02:01:27+03:00

Our connection with participants does not end after the program.
By joining the Women in Innovation Network, entrepreneurs regularly receive updates on training, project calls, funding, and events.
This transforms the program into a lasting community and support network for women entrepreneurs.

Finalist Awards

Pre-Incubation

Category

Additionally, the first-place winner will receive support to participate in one of the internationally important entrepreneurship events (participation in Web Summit Qatar, Slush, or CES).

225.000 ₺

175.000 ₺

100.000 ₺

Incubation

Category

Additionally, the winner will receive support to participate in one of the major international entrepreneurship events (participation in Web Summit Qatar, Slush and CES events).

225.000 ₺

175.000 ₺

100.000 ₺

Total Prize 1 Million TL

Bootcamp Calendar

Pre-Incubation Winners

Selen Tavtın
HER

Her aims to produce a biocompatible material that is recyclable, circular, and sustainable for the leather industry, with zero waste and a natural scent, using the developed BioCell technology.

Eylül Er
PALGAE

Palgae prevents the formation of microplastics in the soil by producing elastic packaging made from algae-based, low-carbon emission, biodegradable and environmentally friendly biomaterials.

Ceren Yedican
Kumat Marine Technologies

Kumat Marine Technologies offers effective seabed surveys and safe mapping capabilities with its autonomous surface vehicle, which is of critical importance for sectors such as marine depth mapping, fishing, and port operations, featuring robust, portable structures.

Incubation Winners

Gizem Uysal
HELİOS

Helios aims to capture carbon from the air using advanced technological materials and utilise this carbon to increase agricultural productivity in greenhouses.

Pınar Oğuz Ekim
ADVOARD ROBOTICS

Advoard Robotics develops fully autonomous mobile fleet robots and software that operate collaboratively, aware of each other’s position and route information.

Havva Bozkurt
BİOPRABİF

Bioprabif aims to develop an alternative product that will reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions through the use of bioplastic products based on probiotic (probif) bacteria-based renewable food packaging.

Mentors and Speakers

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