Startup World Cup Türkiye Regional Finale | Ankara
As part of the global Startup World Cup series led by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Ankara Regional Final event brings together the dynamic mix of startups, investors, and ecosystem players in the capital.
Designed with the core audience and intent, this event offers a more focused setting for building strong connections, exploring collaborations, and engaging with the broader startup landscape.
Whether you are building, investing, or looking to be part of the ecosystem, Ankara Regional Final provides a strategic environment to connect and move forward.
Selected startups will have the opportunity to advance toward the global finals and represent Türkiye on an international stage.
Who should attend:
Startup founders and teams
Investors and venture capital professionals
Corporate leaders and operators
Students and emerging talent
What to expect:
Curated networking with relevant people
Founder–investor interactions
Insightful conversations across the ecosystem
Access to global opportunities
12.00 - 13.00 Registration & Networking
13.00 - 13.15 Opening Speech
* MARTEK Video (5 min)
* Marmara Teknokent General Manager - Mehmet Ali Okur (10 min)
13.15 - 13.30 Keynote Speech
*Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yozgatlıgil - Middle East Technical University, Rector
13.30 - 13.45 Startup World Cup Global Presentation
*Alex Lubnevskiy, SWC GLOBAL Representer
13.45 - 14.10 Keynote Speaker (kesin değil)
Sadullah Uzun - Director General of National Technology and AI
14.10 - 14.50 Reverse Pitching
* Kuveyt Türk Lonca - Ahmet Fazıl Efe, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialist
* Manisa Teknokent - Leyla Uçkun, Incubation Center and Communications Officer
14.50 - 15.20 Coffee Break & Networking
15.20 - 17.00 Startup Pitches - DEMODAY All of the finalists
17.00 - 17.30 Jury Evaluation Participants' Vote Networking
* Anka Ventures - Özgür Karayalçın
* Eksim Ventures - İnalcan Güleç
* Boğaziçi Ventures - Münir Kundakçı
* Türkiye Kalkınma Fonu - İrem Gürses Bilaloğlu
* Ufuk Batum
17.30 - 18.00 Winner Announcement / Photo
18.00 - 19.00Closing & Networking