Ankara hosts 12th TechAnkara Project Market to support startups

The 12th TechAnkara Project Market was held at Hacettepe University’s Beytepe Campus, organized by the Ankara Development Agency. The event aimed to support the commercialization of innovative ideas by bringing together technology entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate stakeholders to strengthen the local ecosystem.

During the event, 100 technology startups selected through jury evaluations were exhibited. Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology Oruç Baba İnan emphasized that technical strength is the engine of development, while Ankara Governor Yakup Canbolat highlighted the city’s status as a strong center for science, technology, defense, health, and education.

Ankara has evolved into a significant technology hub, currently hosting 22 universities, 168 R&D centers, 18 technology transfer offices, 14 technoparks, 10 TEKMERs, and over 3,000 technology startups. Recent investments have diversified into sectors such as defense, health technology, biotechnology, manufacturing, and digital gaming. According to the Ankara Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Report, over $331 million was invested in 210 startups between 2018 and 2025.