03/06/2026
ITU ARI Teknokent and Invest Qatar have formalized a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening connections between the Turkish and Qatari innovation ecosystems.
The collaboration will focus on creating new opportunities for startups to access both markets, supporting international growth, fostering stronger engagement between entrepreneurs and investors, and encouraging cross-border innovation initiatives. By bringing together the strengths of both ecosystems, the two organizations aim to contribute to the long-term development of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-driven growth in Türkiye and Qatar.
The partnership also opens the door to exploring collaboration opportunities in areas such as international acceleration programs, startup internationalization, ecosystem development, and investor engagement, while creating new pathways for entrepreneurs to expand beyond their home markets.
“Through this partnership, we aim to strengthen the connection between the Turkish and Qatari innovation ecosystems and create new growth opportunities for startups in both markets. We see significant potential in areas such as international acceleration programs, investor engagement, and cross-border collaboration initiatives. As ITU ARI Teknokent, we are confident that this cooperation will lead to impactful projects, stronger innovation ties, and long-term value creation for both countries.”
— Prof. Attila DIKBAS, CEO, ITU ARI Teknokent
