Application Requirements
- Applications for innovative projects are expected for TechAnkara Project Market 2026.
- Technology-oriented projects and projects that have completed the prototype stage will be prioritized.
- No legal entity is required for application. (Priority will be given to new applications.)
- Approximately 20% quota will be allocated for project applications from Turkic Republics and citizens of related countries residing in Türkiye, due to the designation of the 2026 Turkish World Tourism Capital.
Schedule
- 25 May – 5 July 2026: Acceptance of Project Applications
- 11 – 25 July 2026: Jury Evaluation Process
- 30 July 2026: Announcement of the Top 100 Projects
- 21 October 2026: TechAnkara Project Market 2026
The deadline for entrepreneur applications is Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 23:59 (TRT).
Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be evaluated by the jury members between 11 – 25 July according to the following criteria:
- Innovation
- Commercialization Potential
- Market Potential
- Social and/or Environmental Impact
- Team
Announcement of the Top 100 Projects
The top 100 projects selected by the jury will be announced on 30 July 2026 through:
In addition, project owners will be informed directly.
Awards and Supports
Successful entrepreneurs participating in the TechAnkara Project Market will receive various cash awards, office supports, accelerator programs, and investor meeting opportunities.
Commercialization Supports
First Prize
600,000 TRY
Commercialization Support
Second Prize
400,000 TRY
Commercialization Support
Third Prize
250,000 TRY
Commercialization Support
Special Awards
Local Development Special Award
100,000 TRY
Anadoludakiler Special Award
100,000 TRY
Office and Incubation Supports
- 1-year free office support at ASBU SOSYOKENT shared workspace
- 1-year free office support at Ankara Tekmer shared workspace
- 1-year free office support at Ankara University Technopark shared workspace
- 1-year free office support at Ankara Chamber of Industry Technopark shared workspace
- 1-year free office, mentoring, and incubation support at Bilkent Cyberpark
- 1-year free office support at Gazi Technopark shared workspace
- 1-year free office support at Hacettepe Technokent shared workspace
- 1-year free office support at METU Technopolis shared workspace
- 1-year free workspace usage and Prota Technology Production Workshop membership at OSTİM Technopark Incubation Center
- 1-year free office support at Teknopark Ankara Incubation Center shared workspace
- 1-year free office support and prototyping workshop membership at Başkent University BİTTO
- 1-year free office support at GarajX Ankara Young Entrepreneurs Technology Development Center
Program and Investor Supports
TechAnkara Accelerator Program
The top 10 entrepreneurs will be eligible to join the accelerator program.
Investor B2B Meetings
The top 100 entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet investors one-on-one during the event.
Contact
For your questions, you may contact us via girisimci@ankaraka.org.tr or call the Investment Support Office of Ankara Development Agency at +90 312 310 03 00.
