SMARTNET Brings Entrepreneurs and Investors Together for Second Time in Istanbul

Istanbul, February 19, 2025 — The second edition of the SMARTNET Investor & Entrepreneur Meeting took place on Wednesday, February 19, at Lonca Entrepreneurship Center in Istanbul.

Organized within the framework of the SMARTNET Project, funded by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye, the event once again served as a vibrant platform for innovative startups and forward-thinking investors.

With the theme #TheMultiplier, the gathering aimed to accelerate collaboration between entrepreneurs and potential investors, showcasing high-impact ideas and technologies developed by emerging ventures.

The event kicked off at 13:00 with welcome and registration, followed by opening remarks and an introduction to the SMARTNET project led by Team Leader Ufuk Batum. Two groups of entrepreneurs took the stage throughout the day to pitch their business ideas, spanning sectors such as health tech, edtech, AI, mobility, and sustainable agriculture.

Startups featured in the program included:

  • Printomi by Erkan Arslan

  • PREPTEST by Burak Fatih Dindar

  • Nevasoft by Yağız Alp Yılmaz

  • Co-nurse by Sena Karakaya

  • KREDİBİLİTE by Hakkı Özgür Alaca

  • PARK-ED by İbrahim Bostan

  • Robeff by Özkan Köroğlu

  • Nano Class Unmanned Helicopter by Seyfeddin Cevdet Uludoğan

  • Hypersupply by Dilek Özcan Yardım

  • Kartelam.com by Kaan Hurşitoğlu

  • SmartSustainAI by Büşra Pehlivan

  • DataKapan by Orhan Gazi Karamanoğlu

Each session allowed for Q&A, feedback, and valuable networking moments, enhancing the synergy between innovators and investors. The day concluded with a networking session aimed at fostering future collaboration opportunities.

As Türkiye strengthens its innovation ecosystem, SMARTNET continues to serve as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth and strategic investment partnerships.

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