TOSYÖV

What TOSYÖV does

TOSYÖV (Türkiye Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmeler, Serbest Meslek Mensupları ve Yöneticiler Vakfı) is a private Turkish non-profit foundation (vakfı) established in 1989 and headquartered within the Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) building in Ankara. Its stated mission is to develop a free-enterprise economic structure, promote private enterprise, and support problem identification and solution development for Turkish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs/KOBİ'ler), entrepreneurs, and free professionals. The foundation does not sell commercial products or services and has no disclosed pricing model; its operating model is built on membership contributions, donor support, and project-based grants (including EU, ministry, and Ankara Development Agency funding). It generates fee income only opportunistically, e.g., via a SIEMENS dealer training program delivered through KOBİ Girişim Akademi.

Its portfolio comprises (1) a flagship annual event series, the KOBİ Zirvesi (SME Summit), which reached its 20th edition on 14 May 2025 and is themed on SME-relevant policy issues; (2) legacy and ongoing publications — the E-Girişim digital magazine (2002–2014), E-Gazete (2000–2005), the KOBİ Dünyası Bülten newsletter, and printed books; (3) educational and academic platforms — TOSYÖV AKADEMİ (tosyovakademi.org.tr), CREAKADEMI.ORG (creative industries), and ALEN (Avrasya Liderlik ve Etik Çalışmaları Enstitüsü); and (4) a regional service network of Destekleme Dernekleri (support associations) in cities including Bursa and Gaziantep. Approximately 70 training events, seminars, conferences, and panels are delivered annually across Türkiye.

Underlying commercial technology is not disclosed; no APIs, SDKs, mobile apps, patents, or proprietary software products are listed. Distribution is human-mediated via the Ankara HQ, regional associations, and project-based delivery through universities, chambers of commerce, and local partners. Core go-to-market is community-led: the foundation positions itself as a bridge between SMEs and government institutions (KOSGEB, ministries), industry chambers (ASO, İSO), and international organizations (Konrad Adenauer Foundation, TBD, CONFAPI, EBEN-TR, ICMPD). Governance is exercised through a Mütevelli Heyet (Board of Trustees), Yönetim Kurulu (Board of Directors), Denetim Kurulu (Supervisory Board), Başkanlar Kurulu, and Danışma Kurulu; a leadership transition occurred in June 2025, with Elif Ufluoğlu elected Board Chair, succeeding Ş. Nezih Kuleyin.

Name

TOSYÖV

Legal name

Türkiye Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmeler, Serbest Meslek Mensupları ve Yöneticiler Vakfı

Website

https://tosyov.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TOSYÖV is a Turkish non-profit foundation (vakfı) established in 1989 in Ankara that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (KOBİ'ler), entrepreneurs, and free professionals through training, publications, and its annual KOBİ Zirvesi summit, funded by grants, memberships, and donor contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SME Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAH

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPADABAO

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Bilateral Development Agencies & Aid Programs

Keywords

• SME support services
• Entrepreneurship development
• Business training programs
• SME policy advocacy
• Foundation management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kavaklidere

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Operations and Membership: TOSYÖV operates as a foundation (vakıf) established to support SMEs, entrepreneurs, and free professionals. Revenue appears to come from membership contributions, project grants, and institutional partnerships rather than commercial product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TOSYÖV is a non-profit foundation that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs/KOBİ'ler), entrepreneurs, and free professionals in Turkey through training programs, publications, conferences, and project-based services. Its core offerings include the annual KOBİ Zirvesi (SME Summit) conference series, SME-focused publications (E-Girişim magazine, E-Gazete, books, newsletters), educational platforms (TOSYÖV Akademi, CREAKADEMI.ORG, ALEN), and capacity-building projects funded by the Turkish government and the European Commission.

Product overview

TOSYÖV is a foundation focused on supporting SMEs (KOBİ'ler), entrepreneurs, and business managers in Turkey. The organization provides a portfolio of services including publications (E-Girişim magazine, E-Gazete newspaper, Basılan Kitaplar books), educational platforms (TOSYÖV Akademi, CREAKADEMI.ORG), and event organization (KOBİ Zirvesi annual summits, conferences, and training programs). The foundation also runs various development projects for SMEs and coordinates a network of support associations across Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOSYÖV AKADEMİ: An educational academy under TOSYÖV focused on training and professional development programs for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
• CREAKADEMI
• ALEN (Avrasya Liderlik ve Etik Çalışmaları Enstitüsü)
• KOBİ Girişim Akademi

Products and services

• KOBİ Zirvesi (SME Summit) Annual flagship SME summit conference series bringing together small and medium enterprises, government bodies, and industry stakeholders in Turkey, with editions numbered XIV through XX held from 2021 onwards. The 20th edition was held in 2025.
• TOSYÖV Akademi Educational academy platform providing training programs for entrepreneurs and SMEs under TOSYÖV, including the KOBİ Girişim Akademi program which has partnered with SIEMENS to deliver training.
• CREAKADEMI.ORG Creative industry academy platform operated under TOSYÖV Akademi, focused on creative sector entrepreneurship and digital game development training for Turkish and Syrian entrepreneurs (with ICMPD funding).
• E-Girişim Digital publication/magazine covering entrepreneurship and SME topics, published in various editions from 2002 to 2014.
• E-Gazete Digital newspaper publication covering business and entrepreneurship news, with editions from 2000-2001 and 2004-2005.
• Basılan Kitaplar (Published Books) Series of published books covering business, entrepreneurship and SME development topics, produced by TOSYÖV.
• KOBİ Dünyası Bülten (SME World Bulletin) Newsletter publication covering small and medium business news and developments in Turkey.
• Game Entrepreneur Training Project (Oyun Girişimci Eğitim Projesi) Youth entrepreneurship development program delivered over 12 months by TOSYÖV in partnership with TOGED (Türkiye Oyun Geliştiricileri Derneği), funded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ankara Development Agency. Includes digital game development workshops for Turkish and Syrian entrepreneurs under ICMPD funding.
• EU Business Support Programme (Vocational Education Strengthening Project) EU Commission-supported vocational education strengthening project focusing on e-commerce training for SMEs in Turkey's Diyarbakır region, delivered in partnership with Diyarbakır Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası and CONFAPI (Italian Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises).
• Yozgat Entrepreneur Training Project Entrepreneur training project providing 180 hours of training and consulting to 50 entrepreneurs in Yozgat province, delivered in partnership with Yozgat Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ training events organized annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Konrad Adenauer Vakfı (Konrad Adenauer Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Long-standing cooperation since TOSYÖV's establishment in 1989. Jointly organizes training seminars, conferences, and panels across many Turkish cities to support SME development, enhance competitiveness, and promote entrepreneurship.
• Türkiye Bilişim Derneği (TBD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for joint events and conferences. Planned joint KOBİ and Informatics events in Ankara and İzmir. TOSYÖV serves as EBEN-TR representative (European Business Ethics Network Turkey).
• Kalite Birliği Derneği (KAL-BİR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality cooperation partnership focusing on 'Quality Production, Quality SME' initiatives for 2017, including the 'Local Production, National Certification' project.
• KOSGEB (Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli Sanayi Geliştirme ve Destekleme İdaresi Başkanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for SME support. Regular visits and coordination with KOSGEB leadership. KOSGEB President Ahmet Serdar İBRAHİMCİOĞLU visited by TOSYÖV Board. 18th KOBİ Summit planned with KOSGEB.
• TOSYÖV AKADEMİcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational subsidiary organization (tosyovakademi.org.tr) providing training and academic programs for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
• CREAKADEMI.ORGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative industries academy platform affiliated with TOSYÖV for entrepreneurship development.
• ALEN (Avrasya Liderlik ve Etik Çalışmaları Enstitüsü)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurasian Leadership and Ethics Studies Institute affiliated with TOSYÖV, operating with its own management, projects, publications, and academic programs.
• European Business Ethics Network Turkey (EBEN-TR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOSYÖV represents EBEN Turkey, operating as a civil working group. EBEN-TR aims to promote ethical sensitivity in business decision-making through training, dialogue, and exemplary practices.
• Türkiye Oyun Geliştiricileri Derneği (TOGED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Game Entrepreneur Training Project' supported by Ministry of Youth and Sports. Also supported by Ankara Development Agency.
• T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source for the 'Turkey Culture Industries Development Project' and 'Young Digital Game Entrepreneur Training Program'. Also provided support for TOSYÖV's cultural sector initiatives.
• T.C. Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı (Ministry of Youth and Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded the 'Game Entrepreneur Training Project' implemented by TOSYÖV over 12 months with TOGED and Ankara Development Agency support.
• Ankara Kalkınma Ajansı (Ankara Development Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded multiple projects including 'Güdül Sorgun and Environment Alternative Tourism Development Feasibility Report' and 'Guide and Entrepreneur Development Project' with Üretkeniz-Biz Cooperative.
• İstanbul Sanayi Odası (İSO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on SME issues with Istanbul Chamber of Industry. Visit by TOSYÖV President to ISO President to discuss SME sector cooperation.
• Ankara Sanayi Odası (ASO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to TOSYÖV headquarters in ASO building. Regular cooperation including ASO Meclis Salonu for General Assemblies and joint initiatives.
• Diyarbakır Ticaret ve Sanayi OdasıminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner for the EU Commission-supported Vocational Education Strengthening Project focusing on e-commerce training for SMEs in Diyarbakır region.
• Yozgat Ticaret ve Sanayi OdasıminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner for Entrepreneur Training Project providing 180 hours of training and consulting to 50 entrepreneurs in Yozgat province.
• CONFAPI (Italian Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian coordinator for the EU Business Support Programme focusing on Environmental Certification and Corporate Social Responsibility for SMEs in Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia.
• ICMPD (International Centre for Migration Policy Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source for the 'Digital Game Development Workshop for Turkish and Syrian Entrepreneurs' project under the Local Support to Local Institutions Grant Programme.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KOSGEB (Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmeleri Geliştirme ve Destekleme İdaresi Başkanlığı): Turkey's primary government agency for SME development, providing financial support, training, and consulting to SMEs. TOSYÖV works closely with KOSGEB as a core partner and even holds its annual summit at KOSGEB's conference hall, making it the most directly comparable institution.
• MÜSİAD (Müstakil Sanayici ve İşadamları Derneği): Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association, a major Turkish business confederation with SME-heavy membership and active SME-focused programs. Comparable in advocacy and member-service model to TOSYÖV's stakeholder approach.
• TOBB (Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği): The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, a nationwide umbrella for trade and industry chambers. Comparable institutional voice for SME-related policy and represents a similar breadth of Turkish business constituency.
• DEİK (Dış Ekonomik İlişkiler Kurulu): Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey, coordinating international business diplomacy and trade. Relevant peer given TOSYÖV's 2025 KOBİ Zirvesi theme on 'Foreign Economic Activities' and its cross-border EU/international projects.
• TÜSİAD (Türk Sanayicileri ve İş İnsanları Derneği): Turkey's leading business and industry association, advocating for private-sector policies including SME-friendly reforms. Comparable to TOSYÖV in policy advocacy and convening role, though focused on larger Turkish industry.
• TESK (Türkiye Esnaf ve Sanatkarları Konfederasyonu): Turkish Confederation of Craftsmen and Tradesmen, representing small businesses and self-employed professionals — a constituency that overlaps directly with TOSYÖV's KOBİ and free-professional mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: Global organization supporting social entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship ecosystems across 90+ countries. Comparable in mission around entrepreneurship development and convening changemakers, with broader international scope than TOSYÖV.
• Konrad Adenauer Foundation (Türkiye Temsilciliği): German political foundation with a long-standing Turkish SME support partnership since 1989. Comparable as a foundation offering SME training and policy dialogue, though broader in international scope.
• Kauffman Foundation (Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation): US-based private foundation globally recognized for entrepreneurship research, education, and policy advocacy. Comparable mission and operating model to TOSYÖV's SME and entrepreneurship development mandate, though at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Türkiye Bilişim Derneği (TBD): Turkish Informatics Association, TOSYÖV's core partner for joint events and conferences. Comparable as a national association convening stakeholders around IT/digital transformation topics relevant to SMEs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tosyovmerkez

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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