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<p>Take Off Istanbul 2025, the region's leading technology and entrepreneurship summit, wrapped up successfully on December 10-11 at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM), uniting over 500 startups from 40 countries, more than 260 investors, 85 partners, and 12 sponsors in a vibrant showcase of innovation.​</p>
<h2>Key Highlights and Sessions</h2>
<p>Organized by the Turkish Technology Team (T3) Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Presidency's Investment Office, the 8th edition featured keynote speeches, investor-startup matchmaking, panel discussions, workshops, and pitches focused on generative AI, deep tech, fintech, sustainability, mobility, gaming, and space technologies. Highlights included a new Executive Lounge for B2B networking, international pavilions from Spain, Bangladesh, North Macedonia, and Uzbekistan, and special programs like "Founder Day" and "Investor Prelude," building on prior years' 557 meetings and $1.8 million in investments since 2018.​</p>
<h2>Investment and Ecosystem Momentum</h2>
<p>Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır highlighted T&uuml;rkiye's startup surge, with $5.3 billion in funding from 2020-2024&mdash;12 times previous levels&mdash;fueled by tax incentives like zero corporate tax in technoparks, no capital-gains tax on exits, and the Istanbul Financial Center's fintech hub. The event positioned Istanbul as a global deep-tech nexus, fostering cross-border deals and media exposure for growth-stage and early-stage ventures.​</p>
<h2>Looking Ahead</h2>
<p>Post-event buzz on LinkedIn and media channels celebrated the transformation of the venue into an ambition hub, with participants eager for ongoing collaborations. Take Off Istanbul reaffirms T&uuml;rkiye's role in bridging Eastern and Western innovation ecosystems. For more details, visit takeoffistanbul.com ​</p>