Entrepreneurial Institutions Platform

The Entrepreneurial Institutions Platform (GKP) is a strategic collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing corporate entrepreneurship and fostering high-impact startup-corporate synergies in Türkiye. Based in Istanbul, the platform serves as a catalyst for transforming traditional organizations into "entrepreneurial institutions" equipped to engage with emerging technologies, agile business models, and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Through curated networking, knowledge-sharing programs, and strategic initiatives, GKP acts as a vital bridge between scale-ups and established corporations. The platform actively promotes the adoption of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) practices, open innovation frameworks, and structured partnership models that provide early-stage ventures with essential market access, industry expertise, and investment. Furthermore, GKP facilitates peer-to-peer learning among innovation leaders, helping organizations cultivate robust internal entrepreneurship (intrapreneurship) capabilities.

By hosting industry-leading events—most notably the Corporate Entrepreneurship Awards—and conducting specialized research, GKP significantly strengthens Türkiye’s entrepreneurship landscape. These activities foster deep interaction between founders, investors, and corporate innovation units, particularly within Istanbul’s primary startup hub. Ultimately, GKP’s efforts enable startups to scale through corporate integration while empowering established companies to adopt the agility and mindset of a modern, innovation-driven enterprise.