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SMARTNET National Patent Fair: A Dynamic Platform for Innovation and Commercialization The SMARTNET Project is proud to host the National Patent Fair (IP Fair) on April 25, 2025, at the Istanbul Technology Commercialization Center (BTM). This significant event is organized within the framework of the EU-funded project “A Smart Network for Technology Transfer and Commercialisation …

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The SMARTNET Case Study Panel and 5th AI Platform User Training brought together visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and tech-driven minds to explore real-life startup journeys and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. The two-day event empowered participants with strategic insights, practical tools, and future-ready digital skills to thrive in the innovation ecosystem.

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SMARTNET Investor Meetings Bring Together Innovative Entrepreneurs and Angel InvestorsAs part of the SMARTNET Investor Meetings, 14 entrepreneurs who have received mentorship will have the opportunity to present their ventures to accredited national angel investors. This event aims to foster connections between investors and innovative startups, providing a crucial platform for business growth and investment …

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Istanbul, January 28, 2025 – The highly anticipated SMARTNET Demo Day successfully brought together ten innovative startups with accredited angel investors, fostering valuable networking and collaboration opportunities. The event, organized within the scope of the “Technology Transfer with Smart Network and Funnel Model for Commercialization Project (SMARTNET),” took place at the Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi (BTM) …

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The 7th SMARTNET Steering Committee Meeting took place on January 29, 2025, at Yıldız Technical University, bringing together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye, the Ministry of Industry and Technology,Yıldız Technical University, Gebze Technical University, and Hasan Kalyoncu University. During the meeting, the project’s current activities were evaluated, …

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One of the project’s key events—the first investor–entrepreneur meeting—will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the BTM (Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi). During the Demo-Day event, nationally accredited angel investors will come together with 10 innovative entrepreneurs who have completed SMARTNET’s 38-module introductory entrepreneurship program and 60 hours of advanced entrepreneurship training, received 40 hours …

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Within the scope of the SMARTNET Project, the upcoming National Patent Fair will enable innovative projects to meet potential investors and be shared with the public. Individuals planning to apply for a patent may benefit from the patent application support offered by SMARTNET. Following the evaluation process, selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present …

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The SMARTNET project has officially launched its AI-based networking platform, designed to connect entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and mentors on a global scale.The platform enables registered users to match with investors and mentors based on their preferences, schedule meetings, receive professional support, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and access both basic and advanced entrepreneurial training programs.As part …

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As part of the ongoing investor visit tours organized to connect SMARTNET entrepreneurs with investors, the team visited the Chairperson of the Tulpar Angel Investment Network, Büşra Altunay.During the meeting, the innovative entrepreneurial potential within the SMARTNET network was highlighted, and the AI-powered platform developed under the project was presented. Discussions focused on exploring mutual …

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On December 18, 2024, the SMARTNET Project Team held a productive meeting with Ms. Duygu Eren, CEO of DecacornAngels, along with key representatives from the investment network. The gathering aimed to explore potential areas of collaboration and discuss innovative approaches to entrepreneurship and investment within the scope of SMARTNET's objectives.During the meeting, the participants exchanged …

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SMARTNET Artificial Intelligence-Based Entrepreneurship Portal Hosted Its 2nd Training Session on December 19, 2024, at Yıldız Technical University TechnoparkThe second training session of the SMARTNET AI-Based Entrepreneurship Portal took place on December 19, 2024, at the Yıldız Technical University Technopark in Istanbul. This highly anticipated event brought together entrepreneurs to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) …

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The mentoring support, which is among the opportunities offered by SMARTNET to entrepreneurs, is designed for technological initiatives that need guidance in the acceleration, commercialisation, national and international market opening and investor matching stages. In this context, candidates who have a mentoring background or who are suitable for potential mentoring were evaluated, informed through interviews …