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Turkish banking initiatives for female entrepreneurs

Overview

In August 2026, Turkish financial institutions launched initiatives to support female entrepreneurship through various competitions.

Garanti BBVA, in partnership with KAGİDER and Ekonomist Magazine, opened applications for the 20th ‘Türkiye'nin Kadın Girişimcisi Yarışması’ (Turkey's Female Entrepreneur Competition). The program offers 3 million TL in total prizes across five categories, including technology, sustainability, and social impact. Garanti BBVA noted it has provided 350 billion TL in financing to female entrepreneurs over the previous five years.

Concurrently, Halkbank announced its 6th ‘Üreten Kadınlar’ (Producing Women) competition. This program targets visionary projects in six categories, such as innovation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, providing both cash prizes and in-kind support to winners.

Entities

KAGİDER · Garanti BBVA · Ekonomist Dergisi · Sibel Kaya · Recep Süleyman Özdil

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Halkbank launches sixth Producing Women Competition

    Halkbank has launched applications for its sixth Producing Women Competition, offering cash prizes and support to female entrepreneurs in categories like innovation, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship.

  2. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Garanti BBVA launches 20th Turkey's Female Entrepreneur Competition

    Garanti BBVA, KAGİDER, and Ekonomist Dergisi have launched applications for the 20th Turkey's Female Entrepreneur Competition, offering 3 million TL in total prizes across five categories.

Sources

ayancikgazetesi.com · basakgazetesi.com · cnbce.com · donanimhaber.net.tr · doviz.com · dunya.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · sektorel.com.tr · yeniyolgazetesi.com