İTÜ Çekirdek and Big Bang

Entrepreneurship · Watching · Organiser: İTÜ Çekirdek

A pre-incubation and acceleration programme at İTÜ ARI Teknokent. Startups in the programme pitch to investors at Big Bang, held every November–December. There are Acceleration, Express and BİGG application tracks.

Who can take part?

Individuals and teams with a technology idea or startup; no student requirement. Apply through the İTÜ Çekirdek portal.

How to prepare

Prepare a short deck with a prototype, early user feedback and a market size estimate.

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Last checked: 2026-10-25