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ODTÜ TEKNOKENT describes ATOM as a pre-incubation program for university students developing game, animation, and simulation ideas. ODTÜ TEKNOKENT also says its Technology Transfer Office supports commercialization of academic knowledge from patenting through incorporation. [49653, 49654]
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ODTÜ TEKNOKENT describes ATOM as a pre-incubation program for university students developing game, animation, and simulation ideas. ODTÜ TEKNOKENT also says its Technology Transfer Office supports commercialization of academic knowledge from patenting through incorporation. [49653, 49654]
Büyütech lists its headquarters and research and development at ODTÜ TEKNOKENT in Çankaya, Ankara, and its camera production center in Gebze, Kocaeli. It describes developing camera-based sensing technologies for automotive, defense, and industrial mobility. [49657, 49658] Anadolu Ajansı reported that four university friends founded cybersecurity company Picus Security in Ankara in 2013 and developed its software with TÜBİTAK support. [49662]
StartupCentrum data cited in the Ankara agency strategy records 14 investment transactions and $6.4 million in investment in Ankara during the first half of 2025. [49650, 49651]
ODTÜ70 presents a founder application route and says its investment targets are 70% for METU-linked opportunities and 30% for aligned opportunities outside that ecosystem; its page describes initial assessment and a response but states no closing date. [49664, 49665] TechAnkara Proje Pazarı 2026 is scheduled for October 20 at Hacettepe University Beytepe, while its project-submission period, May 25 through July 5, has closed. [49669, 49670]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Ankara ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2024 | #86 | Up 1 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #244 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2024 | 71 to 80 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
15 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Ankara
Investors 9
Investor
InvestorInvesting in early-stage technology ventures in Turkey.
InvestorInvesting in export-oriented innovation.
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Venture studios 3
Venture studioEmpowering innovation through strategic support.
Venture studioGlobal collaboration for startups and business innovation.
Venture studioYour partner in innovation for startup success.
Incubators 2
IncubatorSupporting innovation and entrepreneurship in technology.
IncubatorSupporting innovation and entrepreneurship in health sciences.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating startups from emerging markets.
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What the sources say about Ankara
CYBR INVEST CAMP 2026 eligibility was limited to technology entrepreneurs operating in Ankara.
Source: CYBR INVEST CAMP 2026The TechAnkara portal states that no mentorship programs are currently open.
Source: TechAnkara Girişimcilik PortalıThe official project-submission page states the 2026 intake ran May 25 to July 5.
Source: Başvuru – TechAnkara Proje PazarıTechAnkara Proje Pazarı 2026 is scheduled October 20 at Hacettepe University Beytepe; its dated project intake has closed.
Source: TechAnkara Proje Pazarı 2026The agency's grant specifies TL 550,000–3,000,000 for one applicant category and 50–90% support rates.
Source: 2026 Ankara Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Capacity Development Grant ProgramODTÜ70 says founder applications enter an initial assessment and receive a response; no closing date appears on the inspected page.
Source: Founder Application · ODTÜ70
Questions about Ankara
How does Ankara rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #86 in WIPO GII clusters (2024). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Ankara?
9 investors based in Ankara have a profile here, including KOBİ GİRİŞİM SERMAYESİ YATIRIM ORTAKLIĞI A.Ş., Teknoloji Yatirim A.S. and ODS Investor. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Ankara?
Yes. Ankara has 1 accelerator, 2 incubators and 3 venture studios on record, including Growth Circuit, Ankara Üniversitesi Teknokent and InnotalentPlus.
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