Incubation programs for startups play a pioneering role in achieving economic empowerment for youth in the Arab world. Today, they are considered among the most important tools for mobilizing resources, linking them with opportunities and investment, and subsequently economic development.
The incubation program for startups launched by Core Istanbul is the first of its kind in Turkey, targeting (20) startups (Turkish - Arab) in Turkey. Over (6) months, it works on their development by market experts, then connects them with investors and continues with them to achieve market breakthroughs and success.
The first program of its kind in Turkey

Core Istanbul Business Hub has specialized programs in developing the entrepreneurship community and startups.
A success story of a startup nurtured by Core Istanbul, an inspiring and distinctive story.
Incubation programs for startups that transform them from ideas into market-ready companies capable of achieving breakthroughs, connecting them with experts and investors.
Acceleration programs for startups in the market to develop their operations and expansions to gain larger market shares, connecting them with experts and investors.
A network of investors from within and outside Turkey ready to invest in startups
Conferences and meetings that bring together startups with investors and market experts to build strong relationships and successful investment opportunities.
This stage aims to attract incubable projects through an electronic form that helps us understand the project idea and the founders. Then, 50 projects are selected from the submitted ones to advance to the second stage of entering Core Istanbul's incubation.
A two-day training camp includes intensive training to complete the presentations to be shown to the judging panel, in order to filter them down to 20 projects that will enter the incubation program.
A comprehensive six-month incubation program that includes intensive workshops to help project owners prepare their business model and prepare them for market entry.
Projects present their final presentations to the judging panel to announce the winning, investable projects.
Core Istanbul connects successful graduating projects with its network of investors while continuing to provide advisory and guidance support.
Core Istanbul business hub offers advanced programs specialized in vocational training
Core Istanbul business hub offers advanced programs specialized in vocational training
Core Istanbul business hub offers advanced programs specialized in vocational training
Core Istanbul business hub offers advanced programs specialized in vocational training
Core Istanbul business hub offers advanced programs specialized in vocational training
Core Istanbul business hub offers advanced programs specialized in vocational training
An incubation program is an educational or social initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable or needy individuals or groups by providing support and assistance. This support can include guidance, training, financial aid, or any other type of assistance designed to help individuals improve and develop in their lives or in a specific field.
Youth can benefit from an incubation program by receiving advice, training, financial support, networking opportunities, and inspiration to develop their skills and achieve their goals.
You can usually register for an incubation program by contacting the organizing body directly or through their website if this option is available.
The cost policies for incubation programs vary based on the organizing institution and its available resources. Some incubation programs may be completely free for participants, while others may charge a nominal fee or participation costs.
Acceptance criteria for an incubation program include interest and motivation, qualifications and experience, commitment, merit, and alignment with the program's goals and values.
Yes, incubation programs often offer flexibility for participants to balance their studies or work alongside participating in the program. Events and sessions may be organized to fit participants' schedules, and there may be options for remote participation or flexible timings.
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