Terminal Istanbul successfully held the first event of the ROTA Entrepreneur Meetings series, designed to bring fresh momentum to the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The program, which attracted strong participation, opened with a presentation by Serkan Türkoğlu, Deputy  CEO of Bilişim Vadisi. Two dedicated sessions followed, during which the Turkish and global startup ecosystems were discussed and the views and needs of nearly 20 entrepreneurs were addressed.

Throughout the event, Terminal Istanbul’s vision, projects, and the innovations it aims to bring to the entrepreneurial ecosystem were shared in detail. Emphasizing its goal of becoming an international entrepreneurship hub, Terminal Istanbul also outlined its global positioning strategy.

10,000+ Startup Capacity Across 507,935 m²

Located at the Istanbul Atatürk Airport campus, Terminal Istanbul aims to become a hub where three continents converge, with a total area of 507,935 square meters and a capacity of over 10,000 entrepreneurs. Positioned at the intersection of technology, culture, and the future, Terminal Istanbul is preparing to establish itself as a global entrepreneurship base.

Services Offered at Terminal Istanbul

  • A vibrant and dynamic ecosystem
  • Technoparks and incubation centers
  • Office, laboratory, and prototyping spaces
  • Testing infrastructures
  • Fitness and social areas
  • Science centers

What Awaits Entrepreneurs?

  • International networking opportunities
  • Access to global markets and sales support
  • Acceleration programs exclusive to Terminal Istanbul
  • Office space and infrastructure support for startups
  • Public and private sector stakeholder collaborations
  • Grant and incentive support

The #TerminalEffect in Entrepreneurship

  • Startup–investor matchmaking
  • Fast-track corporate sales through PoC & Procurement Clinics
  • Regular entrepreneur, investor, and Demo Day meetings
  • Measurable ecosystem contribution through the Terminal Card
  • Matchmaking, investment, and export opportunities via the Digital Terminal Istanbul platform
  • Direct access to mentors, investors, and corporate partners

About the Event

The first ROTA meeting was held on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 09:00 to 12:30 at the GO Bilişim Vadisi Istanbul Office. During the event, entrepreneurs’ ideas, needs, and insights were collected, and potential collaboration opportunities were evaluated.

Terminal Istanbul aims to continue the ROTA series with new events that will further accelerate the entrepreneurship ecosystem.