# İTÜ ARI Teknokent

> İTÜ ARI Teknokent operates an Istanbul Technical University-linked technology park and a set of entrepreneurship programs, from early-stage incubation at İTÜ Çekirdek to growth support at İTÜ MAGNET and international expansion through Innogate. It connects technology businesses with academic expertise, corporate partners, intellectual property support and investors.

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Headquarters:** Istanbul, Turkey
- **Founders:** İTÜ Development Foundation (Institutional founder)
- **Products:** R&D offices and technology park services, İTÜ Çekirdek, Big Bang Startup Challenge, İTÜ MAGNET, Innogate Always On
- **Notable:** May 2026 company report: second among technoparks by patented startup count in Patent Effect’s Turkey’s Patent Report, with 136 ventures., Big Bang 2025 celebrated more than TL 1.74 billion in awards, cash and investment, including investment activity across 75 startups during the year., The 2026 BEETECH ceremony awarded 68 prizes to companies, startups and partners.

## Products & services

- **R&D offices and technology park services** — Office allocation and operating support for qualifying technology companies, with access to an academic and industry network.
- **İTÜ Çekirdek** — Early-stage incubation, entrepreneurship training, mentoring, workspace, technical infrastructure and laboratory access.
- **Big Bang Startup Challenge** — Startup showcase connecting selected teams with investors, corporations, potential customers and award support.
- **İTÜ MAGNET** — Growth-stage entrepreneurship center launched with 2,000 square metres and capacity for up to 76 scale-ups; its startup criteria include a finished technology product and at least one paying customer.
- **Innogate Always On** — International acceleration, market-entry preparation, mentorship and connections to overseas customers, partners and investors.
- **ARI TTO** — Technology transfer office supporting grants, university-industry cooperation, patents, commercialization and clusters.
- **ITU SEED** — Accelerator connecting international entrepreneurs seeking to operate in Türkiye with the local ecosystem.
- **ARI ATLAS** — Global digital network connecting Turkish technology professionals and Turkish-founded startups abroad with the park ecosystem.

## Achievements

- May 2026 company report: second among technoparks by patented startup count in Patent Effect’s Turkey’s Patent Report, with 136 ventures.
- Big Bang 2025 celebrated more than TL 1.74 billion in awards, cash and investment, including investment activity across 75 startups during the year.
- The 2026 BEETECH ceremony awarded 68 prizes to companies, startups and partners.
- Introduced ARI ATLAS internationally at GITEX Europe in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Published two Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs case studies, including Rooas in Albania and İKAN HR in the United States.
- **2026-09** — Presented 68 BEETECH 2026 awards, including recognition based on resident companies’ 2025 performance.
- **2026-08** — Announced the Innogate Silicon Valley AI program with Plug and Play and BridgeX Ventures; U.S. visit planned for November 3-5, 2026.
- **2026-07** — Announced ARI ATLAS international introduction at GITEX Europe in Berlin.
- **2026-05** — Reported second place among technology parks by patented startups, with 136 ventures.
- **2026-03** — Announced strategic startup-focused cooperation with Togg.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ariteknokent.com.tr/en
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ituariteknokent
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ariteknokent
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteH62Js8Q3QlnZktqd85_g
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ituariteknokent
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariteknokent

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Last updated: 2026-10-24