İTÜ Çekirdek

İTÜ Çekirdek is one of Türkiye’s leading entrepreneurship and innovation centers, established within Istanbul Technical University ARI Teknokent to support technology-driven startups from idea stage to global growth. The program offers comprehensive incubation and acceleration services, including mentorship, investment readiness, prototyping support, corporate collaboration, and access to ITU’s strong academic and industrial network. Each year, İTÜ Çekirdek works with hundreds of startups across sectors such as deep tech, mobility, energy, AI, and advanced manufacturing, contributing significantly to Istanbul’s innovation ecosystem.