Investment and Finance Office showcased Türkiye's innovation ecosystem at We Make Future (WMF) 2026 through a dedicated Türkiye Pavilion, bringing high-potential Turkish startups together with global investors, technology companies, and venture capital funds.
Held in Bologna, Italy, the event brought together leading global investors, technology companies, venture capital funds, and innovation stakeholders. Under the coordination of Investment and Finance Office, seven innovative Turkish startups—Madlen, Bomensoft, Pixselect, Text2Test, Werover, Pabli, and Messagegate—showcased their technologies and engaged with international investors and potential business partners.
Recognized as one of the world's leading platforms for AI, advanced technologies, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship, WMF attracted more than 73,000 participants, representatives from over 90 countries, more than 700 sponsors and companies, and over 3,000 startups and open innovation stakeholders in 2025. The event served as a prominent global platform connecting startups directly with investors and strategic partners.
The Türkiye Pavilion highlighted the country's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem and technology-driven growth potential while providing participating startups with greater international visibility. Through investor meetings, B2B matchmaking sessions, and networking opportunities, the initiative facilitated the development of new strategic partnerships and supported Turkish startups in expanding into international markets.
Investment and Finance Office Country Advisor Gino Costa also participated as a speaker in the panel titled "Leapfrogging Development: Digital Solutions and Social Impact," where he highlighted Türkiye's new incentives program, "Powerhouse for Investments in the Türkiye Century," and explained how the government supports startups throughout their growth journey in Türkiye.
The engagements carried out during WMF 2026, within the framework of the "Powerhouse for Investments in the Türkiye Century" program, further strengthened Turkish startups' connections with international investment networks, fostered new business collaborations, and contributed to promoting Türkiye's entrepreneurship ecosystem on the global stage.
Investment and Finance Office continues its efforts to enhance the global visibility of Türkiye's technology and innovation ecosystem by actively participating in international platforms that support the growth of high-value-added ventures and promote cross-border investment opportunities.