Applications for Tech Istanbul Growth Are Ongoing [Sponsored Content]

Tech Istanbul Growth matches scaleups that have sales-ready, validated technology solutions addressing Istanbul’s needs with İBB units, affiliated organizations and subsidiaries. The selected startups conduct PoC projects in real operational processes in areas such as mobility, the environment and energy, and digital transformation, adapting their products to public-sector needs and gaining references and collaboration opportunities. The program also provides workspace, networking with investors and private-sector representatives, participation in local and global events, and communications and visibility support. Thousands of scaleups have applied to the program, which is open to startups that have completed product development, and 82 successful PoC projects have been carried out in collaboration with İBB to date. Applications can be submitted at tech.istanbul/growth until September 30. The program contributes to sustainable, efficient and smart urban living.

Why it matters

Beyond being a support mechanism that offers visibility to technology startups, the program serves as an institutional channel through which products can be tested in the real-world operations of a large public-sector organization. This model makes it possible to assess the alignment between sales-ready solutions and the needs of municipal units at the PoC stage and to adapt products for public-sector use. The 82 successful PoC projects carried out show that the matches have progressed to the trial stage, but it is not stated how many have turned into lasting collaborations or regular use. The program is therefore relevant not only to scaleups that have completed product development but also to İBB organizations seeking solutions; it should also be taken into account when evaluating the results that the basic information comes from sponsored content.