Take Off Startup Summit kicks off Tuesday in Istanbul

By Abdulselam Durak

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Take Off Startup Summit, which offers a unique experience for entrepreneurs, investors and technology enthusiasts, kicks off Tuesday in Istanbul.

The summit, of which Anadolu is the global communication partner, will feature a wide range of innovative ventures in fields such as medical health services, automotive, aviation, logistics, energy, business management, finance banking, digital advertising, data automation, gaming, artificial intelligence, robotics, wearable technologies, education and agricultural technologies.

The summit will provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to meet with over 100 investors and present their ideas.

Registration continues for those who want to participate and will be held at the Lutfi Kirdar Congress Center in Istanbul on Tuesday and Thursday.

The summit, first held in 2018, which includes presentations where the finalists compete for a grand prize, also offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to network internationally, turning their ventures into success stories.

Aimed at making Istanbul a center of attraction for entrepreneurs and investors, the summit will host ventures at the pre-seed, early and growth stages.

Visitors will also have the chance to view various products at the stands of entrepreneurs, stakeholders and sponsor companies featuring exciting content.

Take Off Istanbul's technology and future-focused stage attracts attention with its innovative ideas, inspiring speakers and panels on industry trends.

Experts in the field such as former President of the International Astronomical Federation Jean-Yves Le Gall, Hijra Group CEO Dima Djani, Mirko Kovac, the founder and director of EMPA Sustainability Robotics Laboratory, Co-founder and CEO of Insider Hande Cilingir, Fark Labs founder Ahu Serter and General Manager of Microsoft Türkiye Levent Ozbilgin will meet with participants on the Take Off stage.

Organized in collaboration with 43 institutions under the coordination of the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation, the Industry and Technology Ministry and the Presidency Investment Office, the summit aims to turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

Registration for the event, which is open to everyone and free of charge, can be done at https://mth.tc/takeoff2023.

*Writing by Esra Tekin in Istanbul