Six entrepreneurs supported by Cube Incubation, a part of Teknopark Istanbul, achieved first place in the Entrepreneurship Competition at TEKNOFEST Ankara, with two others securing spots in the top three.
TEKNOFEST Ankara, held from August 30th to September 3rd at Ankara Etimesgut Airport, showcased various events covering aviation, space, technology, and entrepreneurship. Among these events, the "Best Entrepreneurs" competition, organized for the first time by Roketsan and the T3 Foundation, encompassed diverse categories like agriculture, transportation, and space. Entrepreneurs associated with Cube Incubation displayed remarkable performance, securing different ranks in the "Best Ventures Competition."
Entrepreneurship Awards Across Eight Distinct Projects
In the field of Agriculture Technologies, MOVEON claimed first place in the acceleration category, while 'Solis Software' emerged victorious in the pre-seed category. Within the Transportation and Mobility Technologies category, 'Lojipark' secured first place in the acceleration category. Among the contenders in the Communications and Information Technologies category, 'Orbina.ai' took the top spot in the "Best Acceleration Stage Venture" category. In the same category, 'Simularge' stood out with a first-place win in the "Best Early-Stage Venture" category, while 'Pirameet,' also competing in this category, achieved a commendable second place. Within the sphere of aviation and defense technologies, 'Spacelis Space,' associated with Cube Incubation, earned first place in the "Best Pre-Seeding Stage Venture" category, while Co Print secured third place in the "Early-Stage" category for Other Technologies. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan personally presented the awards to the winners.
Cube Incubation's Support for Entrepreneurs
Cube Incubation, a part of Teknopark Istanbul, extends support not only to entrepreneurs in materializing their projects but also serves as a hub for global start-up gatherings. The center offers a wide range of services to its affiliated entrepreneurs, including 24/7 accessible modern workspaces, training sessions, mentoring, consultancy, venture analysis, technical evaluations, and opportunities for meetings with potential investors and companies. Furthermore, Cube Incubation is set to open satellite incubation centers alongside its main campus within Teknopark Istanbul. Following the launch of Cube Beyoğlu, the Cube Ümraniye Satellite Incubation Center is on the horizon. Located in close proximity to the Istanbul Financial Center, this satellite center is anticipated to play a pivotal role in fostering the growth of financial technology start-ups and projects, thanks to its strategic location.
