Rumelihisarı Startup Office
Rumelihisarı Startup OfficeOur Boğaziçi Technopark Entrepreneurship Office offers a unique support environment for entrepreneurs and innovative projects. We provide various opportunities such as mentorship, modern office spaces, technical infrastructure, and access to financial resources throughout the process from the idea stage to commercialization. We provide our entrepreneurs with all the support they need to grow and sustain their businesses. Turn your dreams into reality and make a difference in the business world at our Entrepreneurship Office.
Boğaziçi Teknopark Rumelihisarı Startup Office is positioned at the academic heart of Boğaziçi University as a science and technology complex directly integrated with the laboratories of the Faculties of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Administrative Sciences, research and development centers, and library infrastructure.
With its modern 150 m² infrastructure situated within the innovation ecosystem, Rumelihisarı Startup Office provides a dynamic and sustainable growth environment for its 10 incubator companies and technology entrepreneurs throughout the process from idea stage to commercialization.
The strategic opportunities and support we offer enable projects to accelerate directly on strong scientific foundations, thanks to the advantage of being located close to engineering and basic science laboratories as well as technology development centers. Qualified mentorship support is provided to help early-stage ventures validate their business models, develop market entry strategies, and accelerate their commercialization processes. In addition, an inspiring working environment is created where entrepreneurs can access qualified incubation spaces to carry out their R&D work and interact directly with the university’s research potential; strategic bridges are established connecting innovative projects with national grant mechanisms, angel investment networks, and venture capital funds.
Boğaziçi Teknopark Rumelihisarı Startup Office invites all entrepreneurs who wish to transform science-driven innovative ideas into high value-added commercial outcomes and make a difference in the technology world to become part of this dynamic structure.
Programs at Boğaziçi Technopark Rumelihisarı Startup Office
General Call Program
Program Open for Application to All Aspiring Entrepreneurs Indefinitely
Boğaziçi Startup Program
A Program Organized Once a Year Specifically for Boğaziçi University Students
BRIGHT Masterclass Program
A Program Organized Four Times a Year to Support the Business Ideas of Boğaziçi University Students
BRIGHT Masterclass for All Students Program
A Program Planned to Integrate All Students into the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Bring Innovative Projects to Life
What Services Can You Receive From Bogazici Technopark Incubation Center?
For Entrepreneurs
Mentorship and Consultancy: One-on-one mentorship and consultancy services from experts on business development, strategy, marketing, and financial planning.
Office and Workspace: Modern and fully equipped office spaces, meeting rooms, and co-working areas.
Technical Infrastructure: High-speed internet, laboratories, and other technical facilities.
Training and Seminars: Training programs and seminars on entrepreneurship, technology, management, and other relevant topics.
Financial Support and Investor Network: Opportunities to meet with various funding sources and investors to bring your projects to life.
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: Opportunities to collaborate and network with other entrepreneurs, the business world, and academic circles.
Prototyping and Product Development Support: Technical and logistical support in the processes of developing your products and creating prototypes.
For Academicians
Boğaziçi Technopark Startup Office offers a range of services specifically designed to help academicians commercialize their innovative ideas and support entrepreneurship. Here are the services academicians can receive from Boğaziçi Technopark Startup Office:
Technology Transfer Consultancy: Expert consultancy in the technology transfer process to commercialize innovations arising from your academic research.
Patent and Intellectual Property Consultancy: Guidance on patent and intellectual property rights to protect your innovative ideas.
Entrepreneurship Training: Entrepreneurship training and seminars specially designed for academicians.
For Investors
Boğaziçi Technopark Startup Office is a platform that supports innovative startups and offers various opportunities for investors. Here are some of the opportunities available for investors at Boğaziçi Technopark Startup Office:
Investment Opportunities: Early-stage investment opportunities in innovative projects with high growth potential.
Technology-Focused Investments: Opportunity to invest in technology and innovation-focused projects.
Entrepreneur Network and Events: Events and networking activities that provide opportunities to interact with other investors, share experiences, and discover new business opportunities.
Mentorship and Consultancy: Opportunities to provide mentorship and consultancy for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and achieve success.
Investment Portfolio Diversification: Opportunity to diversify your portfolio by investing in promising projects from different sectors and fields.
Early-Stage Projects: Chance to evaluate growth potential by investing in projects that are still in the development stage.
Technology Transfer: Opportunity to contribute to the commercialization of innovative technologies by investing in university-industry collaboration and technology transfer projects.
For Industrialists
Boğaziçi Technopark Startup Office offers a range of services that enable industrialists to grow with innovative technologies and gain a competitive advantage. Here are some of the services industrialists can receive from Boğaziçi Technopark Startup Office:
Technology Transfer and Licensing: Consultancy for licensing or collaborative use of technologies originating from university research.
R&D and Innovation Projects: Participation in university-industry collaboration programs and project management support for industry-focused R&D and innovation projects.
Training and Seminars: Training on the latest technologies and trends in relevant sectors and seminars.
Market Research and Intellectual Property Consultancy: Market research services for evaluating market opportunities and competitive analysis, and consultancy on intellectual property rights.
Product Development and Prototyping: Technical infrastructure and consultancy for the development of innovative products and prototyping processes.
Investment and Trade Opportunities: Providing access to entrepreneurs for investing in innovative projects or creating trade opportunities.
Networking and Collaborations: Opportunities to collaborate with other industrialists, develop joint projects, and join sector networks.
Would You Like to Join Our Office?
You can apply online now to take part in our incubation center or startup offices.