Turkish defense industry gets deep technology venture program

TEKNOPARK Istanbul, through the incubation center Cube Incubation, has initiated an acceleration program in partnership with Aselsan focusing on ventures in defense technologies.

The Deepdefence aims to contribute to the innovation process of startups working in defense tech or fields adaptable to related technologies, such as prototype development, commercialization, growth and globalization, according to the needs of the ventures.

The pioneering defense electronics manufacturer, Aselsan has partnered with Türk Telekom, one of Türkiye’s leading telecommunications and technology companies, with the vision of developing domestic and national technologies.

Aselsan’s newly developed 2G-3G4.5G base station antenna is actively used in the field in collaboration with Türk Telekom. The installation of test versions of the next-generation antenna, capable of supporting multiple bands and providing 2G-3G-4.5G services, was carried out in the network of Türk Telekom.

Aselsan aims to leverage its expertise in communication technologies into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and it is expected to benefit from Türk Telekom’s experience, given its long engagement through Pilot, its startup acceleration program.

Within the program, entrepreneurs will receive various training sessions, mentorship support including technical mentoring provided by Aselsan, the opportunity to be the first customer when applicable, product/prototype validation support, laboratory and infrastructure support, access to Cube Incubation’s center facilities, consultancy for public grant programs, access to investment funds, marketing and promotion support, as well as access to international acceleration programs.

“At Teknopark Istanbul, which has become a globally recognized center, we aim to contribute to the strengthening of our country’s defense technology capabilities by supporting our entrepreneurs,” said M. Fatih Özsoy, general manager of Teknopark Istanbul.

“We believe that with a pioneering institution like Aselsan, we will open up new horizons for our entrepreneurs in this field.”