T3 Venture Capital Investment

What T3 Venture Capital Investment does

T3 Venture Capital Investment (T3 Girişim Merkezi / T3 Startup Center) is the startup ecosystem arm of Türkiye Teknoloji Takımı Vakfı (T3 Foundation), a non-governmental organization founded in December 2016 and operational since January 2017. Headquartered in Üsküdar, Istanbul, T3 operates a vertically integrated pipeline for technology entrepreneurship in Turkey, running five core programs: the TEKNOFEST Startup Program for university-level competition finalists, the DENEYAP Startup Program for high school students and DENEYAP workshop graduates, the Take Off Startup Summit for both early-stage and growth-stage startups, the T3 Venture Capital Investment Fund (T3 VCIF / T3 GSYF) for equity-stage investment, and the Entrepreneur Training Program for students. The T3 VCIF invests across a broad sector mandate including AI/ML, IoT, SaaS, mobility, health tech, fintech, robotics, agritech, aerospace, and cybersecurity, with disclosed investments in Nanomik Biotechnology (EUR 250,000), Saykal Electronics ($250,000), and Buyutech ($250,000).

T3 supports startups with funding ranging from 100,000 TL in pre-incubation up to 1,000,000 TL in acceleration, six-month structured programs, one-on-one mentorship, office access at the T3 Startup Center and the ITU Özdemir Bayraktar Design and Prototype Center, and facilitated investor meetings. Since 2022, the TEKNOFEST Startup Program has distributed 13 million TL to 50 graduate startups; the DENEYAP program has supported 5 startups with 450,000 TL in its first term; and the Take Off Startup Summit has hosted 1,350 investors, 800+ mentors, and 2,871+ one-on-one meetings from 100+ countries. The organization is funded through foundation donations and institutional sponsorship, with strategic backing from the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Presidency Investment and Finance Office as part of Turkey's National Technology Move.

Name

T3 Venture Capital Investment

Legal name

Türkiye Teknoloji Takımı Vakfı

Website

https://t3gm.t3vakfi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

T3 Girişim Merkezi is the startup ecosystem arm of T3 Foundation, a Turkish non-profit that runs five programs — TEKNOFEST Startup, DENEYAP Startup, Take Off Summit, T3 VCIF, and Entrepreneur Training — supporting technology entrepreneurs from high school through equity-stage investment across sectors including AI/ML, IoT, health tech, and fintech.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator / Venture Capital

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Early-Stage Venture Capital (Series A/B) (FSANAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Development Finance & Blended Finance Facilities (BPADAOAD)

Keywords

• Venture capital investment
• Startup accelerator programs
• Technology entrepreneurship funding
• Equity investment funds
• Startup ecosystem support

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Funding (Donations and Sponsorship): The foundation was established with individual donations from its founders. The foundation receives sponsorship from institutions that wish to support specific projects. The goal is to transform domestic capitalists into technology investors.
2. Venture Capital Investment Returns: T3 VCIF provides financing to high-potential technology startups to grow and scale, aiming to support startups in sectors that shape the future and create social benefit through sustainable growth. The fund provides both capital investment and strategic guidance to portfolio companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

T3 Venture Capital Investment (T3 VCIF/GSYF) is a venture capital investment fund operated by the T3 Foundation that provides equity financing and strategic guidance to high-potential technology startups in Turkey across sectors including mobility, AI/ML, IoT, health tech, fintech, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The fund operates alongside accelerator programs (TEKNOFEST Startup Program, DENEYAP Startup Program, Take Off Startup Summit) that provide structured support, mentorship, office space, prototyping workshop access, and funding ranging from 100,000 TL to 1,000,000 TL to qualifying startups at various stages.

Product overview

T3 Girişim Merkezi (T3 Startup Center) operates as a comprehensive startup ecosystem platform consisting of five interconnected programs. The core offerings include the TEKNOFEST Girişim Programı for university-level participants from TEKNOFEST competitions, the DENEYAP Girişim Programı for high school students and DENEYAP workshop graduates, the Take Off Girişim Zirvesi as an international startup summit, the T3 Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu (VCIF) as a venture capital fund targeting technology startups, and the Girişimci Yetiştirme Programı as an educational training program. These programs work together to support startups from early education through acceleration and investment stages.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• TEKNOFEST Girişim Programı: Startup program for teams and team members who participated in TEKNOFEST technology competitions
• DENEYAP Girişim Programı
• Take Off Girişim Zirvesi
• Girişimci Yetiştirme Programı
• 1001 Teknoloji Girişimi

Products and services

• TEKNOFEST Girişim Programı (TEKNOFEST Startup Program) A startup acceleration program designed for teams and team members who have participated in TEKNOFEST technology competitions and reached the finals. The program transforms high-potential technology projects into commercially viable startups with funding (up to 100,000 TL material support + 500,000 TL investment in pre-incubation; 1,000,000 TL investment in acceleration), mentorship, and office support.
• DENEYAP Girişim Programı (DENEYAP Startup Program) A specialized entrepreneurship program for high school students and graduates receiving training at DENEYAP Technology Workshops. The program combines technical skills with entrepreneurial vision to commercialize technology-focused ideas, providing 150,000 TL award per startup, plus entrepreneurship training, mentorship, office support, and participation in TEKNOFEST and Take Off Startup Summit.
• Take Off Girişim Zirvesi (Take Off Startup Summit) The most comprehensive startup summit in the region, bringing together all stakeholders of the technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem globally. It connects entrepreneurs with investors, corporate companies, and technology leaders through investor meetings, stage presentations, demo areas, and collaboration opportunities.
• T3 Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu (T3 VCIF / T3 GSYF) A venture capital investment fund that acts in the spirit of the National Technology Initiative to increase Turkey's technological independence and innovative potential. It provides equity financing for high-potential technology startups in sectors including mobility, AI/ML, IoT, health technologies, fintech, and more, alongside strategic guidance throughout the investment process.
• Girişimci Yetiştirme Programı (Entrepreneur Training Program) An educational program for high school and university students interested in entrepreneurship. The program includes online training modules covering startup basics, problem identification, MVP development, business modeling, and growth strategies, plus book analysis, case studies, and entrepreneurship meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 132 startups supported across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• İTÜ Özdemir Bayraktar Design and Prototype CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024ITU Özdemir Bayraktar Design and Prototype Center provides prototyping workshop support to eligible startups in T3 programs. Startups meeting eligibility criteria gain access to the center's facilities. The center also houses T3 Startup Center Floor office space.
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The Ministry of Industry and Technology is a key strategic partner in the T3 GM ecosystem. Take Off Startup Summit is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry. The ministry supports the ecosystem through policy alignment with Turkey's National Technology Move objectives.
• Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Investment and Finance OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The Presidential Investment and Finance Office collaborates with T3 GM on Take Off Startup Summit, contributing to Turkey's goal of becoming a center of attraction in entrepreneurship and strengthening the domestic and international entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• TEKNOFESTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018TEKNOFEST is Turkey's largest aerospace and technology festival. T3 GM operates its TEKNOFEST Startup Program in conjunction with the festival, recruiting finalists and their team members. Take Off Startup Summit is also organized under TEKNOFEST. The festival provides a pipeline of technology talent and startups for T3 programs.
• DENEYAP Technology WorkshopscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017DENEYAP Technology Workshops provide technical training to high school students across Turkey. T3 GM operates the DENEYAP Startup Program specifically for workshop students and graduates, creating a pipeline from technical education to startup creation.
• International Startup Ecosystem (100+ countries)minorOthersTake Off Startup Summit has received applications from over 100 countries, hosted 1,350 investors and 253 speakers from around the world. The summit creates international exposure and investment opportunities for Turkish startups while enabling cross-border collaboration.

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Investors

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M&A

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