Applications for KWORKS 'new term acceleration program started​

Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center KWORKS, which supports entrepreneurs to start sustainable and scalable technology initiatives, started to receive applications for the new term landırma Acceleration Program.

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ISTANBUL (TR) - Applications for the ‘Acceleration Program, which can be attended by all entrepreneurs who develop innovative technology, processes or business models, can be made until 23 February 2018.

Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center KWORKS, which aims to accelerate the transformation of new knowledge produced in harmony with the vision of Koç University, into the benefit of the society, KWORKS Entrepreneurship Research Center will be organizing the 4th Hız Acceleration Program bu this year for entrepreneurs who wish to establish technological enterprises, one-to-one mentoring support and program. offers investors the opportunity to meet with investors.

Applications for KWORKS Entrepreneurship Research Center's new term ‘Acceleration Program veren, which supports entrepreneurs to start sustainable and scalable technology initiatives, have started. All entrepreneurs who develop innovative technology, process or business models can participate in the program and apply until February 23, 2018 at http://kworks.ku.edu.tr/basvuru.

Within the scope of the new program, the initiatives that will be built on lean venture methodology and one-to-one mentoring support will be presented at the event where investor and corporate partners take part in KWORKS Demo Day 2018, as well as validating ideas and solutions.

During the program, KWORKS will be with the selected teams with the consultancy and infrastructure services it provides in many areas required by the initiatives. Within the scope of the program, initiatives to work closely with the KWORKS team include Yapı Kredi, Koç ZER, TOFAŞ, FIAT, Finansbank, IBM, GE, İyzico, Collective House, Microsoft, Moroğlu & Arseven, Parachute, Plusclouds, Radore, SHERPA, Userspots and Zaxe. It will also have access to the support offered by its important solution partners.

KWORKS, who recently graduated from prominent initiatives such as Scorp, Easy HR, AppAnalytics and Lala, received more than 1,000 applications for the call opened in February 2017 and 5 initiatives Acceleration Program, Codela, Dopigo, Nerdeİçek, ServisSoft and Taglist. 

About KWORKS
KWORKS, Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center was founded in November 2014 to create an innovative ecosystem for entrepreneurs to transform ideas into sustainable and scalable innovative initiatives. KWORKS aims to accelerate the transformation of new knowledge into benefit in the society and takes on the role of accelerator with the infrastructure and mentoring support it provides in the commercialization processes. KWORKS team prepares the ground for entrepreneurs to create business models by using current and effective methods; In addition to more than 50 mentors, with the support of the Supreme Council of entrepreneurs and forward-thinking business people, it mediates the transfer of significant experience to enterprises. KWORKS aims to spread entrepreneurship culture in our country; It serves as an important meeting point for entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. KWORKS offers entrepreneurs an environment in which they can work 24/7 in its 1,200 m2 center in Şişli.