KWORKS

KWORKS is a startup accelerator and entrepreneurship support hub founded by Koç University in 2014 and based at its Şişli campus in Istanbul, Türkiye. It helps technology‑based entrepreneurs grow ideas into sustainable, scalable ventures by offering pre‑acceleration, acceleration, and incubation programs, mentorship, community events, and investor connections. KWORKS also supports corporate innovation projects and provides prototyping resources through KWORKS LAB for hardware‑focused founders.

KWORKS serves startups across multiple stages, beginning with idea/business‑model validation (pre‑acceleration), moving into product development and commercialization (acceleration), and extending support through incubation and investment readiness. Its programming attracts ventures from diverse technology sectors including software, AI, healthtech, cleantech, mobility, and digital platforms, and facilitates engagement with mentors, customers, and investors via Demo Days and ecosystem events.