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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What You May Want to Know About Çekmeköy GO

Application and Acceptance Conditions

Anyone with an innovative idea of an R&D nature, a technology-driven project or a venture can apply to Çekmeköy GO. Having a registered company is not a requirement. Approved founders can carry out their incorporation within the Çekmeköy GO / Dijitalpark Teknokent ecosystem.

No. Having a registered company is not a requirement to apply. For those who do have one, the company must be no more than three years old.

Incubation companies can be present with teams of up to 5 people, and R&D companies with teams of up to 15 people.

Fill in the online application form and tell us about your startup. Our team reviews your application, and if it is a fit we invite you to the space. After the intro meeting you can join the program.

Ecosystem and Location

Dijitalpark Teknokent, as the parent organization, provides the research infrastructure, government support programs and corporate network. Çekmeköy GO is the startup arm within that ecosystem, offering workspaces, mentorship and accelerator programs for early-stage ventures.

Because Çekmeköy GO sits under the Dijitalpark Teknokent umbrella, ventures can benefit from the advantages of the technopark ecosystem. Ventures that gain technopark company status can make use of legal advantages such as R&D incentives and corporate tax exemption. They also get priority access to public support programs such as TÜBİTAK and Horizon.

Çekmeköy GO is located on the Dijitalpark Teknokent Çekmeköy campus. For detailed directions, visit our Contact page.

Workspaces and Services

In the coworking space you work in an open-plan setting alongside other founders. A private office is a locked area reserved for your team alone.

No. Internet, security, tea and coffee, cleaning, electricity and water are all included in your monthly fee. There are no extra costs and no surprise invoices.

To use the event space and the training hall, just get in touch with the Çekmeköy GO team. Scheduling is arranged according to date and capacity availability.

Mentorship, Support and Programs

Every venture accepted into Çekmeköy GO is matched with an individual mentor. You can hold regular sessions with your mentor and get guidance at your project's critical moments. Access to mentorship, training and accelerator programs is included in your membership.

For your R&D and innovation-driven project, you can get guidance on TÜBİTAK and KOSGEB support programs. The most suitable support program is identified according to the stage your project is at.

You can reach Çekmeköy GO's active investor network through organized events, demo days and one-on-one matchmaking programs.

You can take part in matchmaking processes organized for corporate companies and startups. We support you in building company connections that fit your target industry and your product.

Through Çekmeköy GO's international collaboration network, you can reach events abroad, global acceleration programs and connections across the global ecosystem.

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