Startupbootcamp Istanbul 2015

Startupbootcamp Istanbul is a leading acceleration program with no geographical or vertical limitations. In other words, it is aimed at all tech startups as a local chapter of the number 1 startup accelerator in Europe. Over 3 months, 10 selected startups will be provided with funding and incubation space along with intense mentoring focused on the Shape, Build and Sell stages of product and business development. At the end of the program, you will pitch your company to 250+ investors, mentors and partners on Demo Day.

Our team of 200+ mentors and in-house experts will help you and your company turn your ideas into a profitable and growing business.

Come join us. We offer you:

- €15K in cash per team and 3+3 months free office space in our three locations*, so that you dedicate 100% of your time on the program
- Extensive mentorship from 200+ entrepreneurs, investors, and partners
- Access to top networks and markets in Europe, the US, and APAC
- €450K+ worth in partner services
- Exposure to 150+ Angels & VCs
- Invitation to SBC global alumni network (1,000+ mentors, 2,000+ investors, 125+ startups located at startup hubs like San Francisco and London)

In return we ask for 8% equity. We don't take board seats, and we don't get preferred shares. All contracts are simple, transparent, and available for all to see.

Startups will also benefit from the services provided by our on-site partners, including:

- Access to financing and funds - up to €250K
- Government funds and grants
- Business development and strategic alliances
- Legal and financial support
- Due diligence and valuation
- Application and product development
- Creative works
- Go-to-market and growth hacking
- Hardware design and production

*600 m2 in Beşiktaş at Bahçeşehir University Incubation centre, in one of the most central neighbourhoods and right by the Bosphorus. Workstations hold 40 people.

3000 m2 in Başakşehir Living Lab
The Living Lab in Başakşehir is a perfect location for supporting incubation, prototyping and R&D activities. It is fully outfitted with the latest equipment such as 3D printers, an electronics lab, modular offices, social spaces and cafés. Workstations hold 75 people. Living Labs are becoming more popular in the world for their ability to foster user-driven innovation. Member of ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs).

1000 m2 in our brand new co-working space next to Kanyon in Levent, at the heart of the busy neighbourhood. Workstatio