Special Acceleration Program for 100 Artificial Intelligence Startups Has Started

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Kayacan Ventures has launched Turkey’s most comprehensive acceleration program for B2B SaaS startups that use AI technology and have global growth potential. The program, which is specifically designed for 100 startups based on their performance and offers up to $3 million in total investment support, aims to accelerate the growth of startups by providing customized hybrid training, mentoring and turnover-focused networking opportunities in addition to financial support. Applications to be received between February 25 and April 1 will be evaluated through an AI-supported elimination process and will undergo a three-stage selection by a jury consisting of different investors. The program, which will take place between April 7 and June 3, will differentiate itself from other acceleration programs by investing directly in the selected startups at the beginning and in the following process, while offering additional investment opportunities to entrepreneurs who meet their KPI targets. Aiming to provide global competitive advantage, the program will start with a special motivation camp to be organized abroad and will be completed with trainings shaped according to the needs of the startups.

We Want to Turn Turkish Startups into Unicorns

Kayacan Ventures Board Chairman Ulaş Kayacan, who made important statements at the opening of the Kayacan Ventures Acceleration Program, said, ''As Turkey's most comprehensive acceleration program, we will support a total of 100 startups. We set out to highlight Turkey's entrepreneurship ecosystem on a global level. As Kayacan Ventures, our goal will be to take startups in Turkey to the unicorn level worldwide. With strong forward-looking investments and strategic mentoring, we will ensure that these startups have a say in the global market. Using the power of artificial intelligence, we will do our best to ensure the rapid growth of leading startups in every sector from the business world to fintech technologies, from health technologies to energy, and we will support them on their way to becoming unicorns. We will prove Turkey's potential to the world.''

It Will Be a Breath for Entrepreneurs

A special launch and motivation camp will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, prior to the start of the program to accelerate entrepreneurs’ adaptation processes and increase their motivation. The event aims to provide entrepreneurs with financial and educational support as well as psychological and motivational support. The program will go through an intensive process between April 7 and June 3, and entrepreneurs will be provided with international trips, global networking opportunities, and one-on-one meetings with important consultants in the sector. This acceleration program, which will be a lifeline for Turkey’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, aims to help participating startups gain a competitive position in the global market.