1st December 2022 – 31th January 2023 1st – 28th February 2023 1st March 2023 March – October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 – February 2024 – Able to offer technological innovation solution (product/application/software) – Able to offer technological innovation solution (product/application/software) We create value by working very close with entrepreneurs in the most critical areas such as business development, product development, customer development, technical infrastructure and consulting supports. As a member of the KWORKS family, KWORKS startups have access to the broad academic and business network of Koç University and Koç Group Companies KWORKS startups come together with experienced mentors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and major stakeholders in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. KWORKS startups have access to angel investor, venture capital and corporate venture capital networks. KWORKS startups are entitled to use the office areas in the center of the business and entrepreneurship World at Şişli and at Koç University. KWORKS startups work with expert mentors in business development, product development, unique KPI definition, growth, and preparing investor deck. KWORKS, meets startups’ necessary financial consultancy with its mentors and partners who are experts in financial side. KWORKS, meets startups’ necessary technical consultancy with its mentors and partners who are experts in technical side. KWORKS startups may get in kind and financial support up to $50,000 depending on their needs and performance from UNVEST A.Ş., fully owned by Koç University. Thanks to our broad business connections, we facilitate entrepreneurs and stakeholders to build sustainable collaborations. KWORKS startups get support about advisory support to apply for Government and EU grants and investment funds. KWORKS startups are continuously followed with 1-1 mentorship sessions from mentors who are experts in their fields. KWORKS offer physical and technical basic infrastructure support that startups need while growing. KWORKS meets the legal consultancy needs of startups with its mentors and partners who are experts in legal matters. KWORKS supports startups in terms of technological infrastructure by establishing partnerships with the world’s largest cloud infrastructure providers.
KWORKS’23 Calendar
KWORKS’23 APPLICATIONS
ARE OPEN
JURY EVALUATION &
1-1 PRIVATE MEETINGS
KWORKS’23 KICKOFF
TRAININGS, MENTORSHIP SESSIONS
and INVESTOR SNEAK PREVIEW MEETINGS
KWORKS’23
DEMO DAY
FOLLOW-UP PROCESS
KWORKS’23 Acceleration Program
Mandatory Criterias:
– Having a technical adequate founder team working full-time
– Having a scaleable business model with a huge market potential both in domestic and international markets
– Having sustainable competitive advantage in its target market
– Achieved +250.000 TL revenue in 2022
KWORKS’23 Pre-Acceleration Program
Mandatory Criteria:
– The technological innovation solution should meet the needs of customers in today’s and future markets.
– Having at least 1 founder / co-founder working full-time
– Can make quick decisions and change the business model if needed
– Having a potential to enter international markets
What We Provide to Entrepreneurs
Access to the KWORKS Community
Access to the Ecosystem
Access to Investment
Working Space
Business and Product Development Support
Financial Consulting
Technical Consulting
Accessing UNVEST Support
Business Connections
Grant and Support Programs Consultancy
One-to-One Support
Infrastructure Support
Legal Counseling
Cloud Technology Support
KWORKS Community
KWORKS is led by a team of professionals with deep experience in startups and
entrepreneurship – always with a strong eye toward global impact.
How to Apply?
Visit kworks.ku.edu.tr/basvuru
Click Apply Now button to reach our form on Jotform.
Continue as a team or to make a personal application.
Answer the questions in order to better evaluate your startup.
Submit your application!
That’s all; your application has reached to us!
If you haven’t had the opportunity to fill in the application form or if you want to make a final touch, we have good news for you; The application form will be open for you to make changes during the admission period.
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