Turkish startups make moves onto global stage

THE PRIVATE Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition, which began accepting applications for the 2024 edition, is aiding technology ventures in accelerating their growth journey by showcasing their innovations and solutions on a global platform.

Participants benefit from the support, guidance and expertise of a broad network of business professionals during and after the competition.

The 2024 competition welcomes technology innovators from 23 countries/regions, including Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Taiwan, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative technologies and solutions in a global investment environment, which will propel their businesses to the forefront of the technology industry.

FINALIST FROM TÜRKİYE

Özge İlhan, leader of Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory at KPMG Türkiye and company partner, said they are pleased to announce that Türkiye will be sending a finalist to this year’s Global Tech Innovator competition.

“The winner of our national final will have the opportunity to present their startup in Lisbon in November, showcasing their venture to the world. Having the chance for entrepreneurs to establish themselves on a global stage and promote their businesses on an international scale will be a pivotal moment in their growth and success journey,” said İlhan.

“We encourage all startups in our country to submit their applications to showcase Türkiye’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to the world.”

Applications submitted through KPMG’s website will be evaluated by a jury composed of leading figures in the sector in Türkiye. The winning startup from the national finals will join the winners from 22 other countries at the grand global final, set to take place in Lisbon in November. There, they will have the opportunity to showcase their venture and innovation on the world stage