The Endeavor Connect Program starts the collaboration between Corporates and Entrepreneurs.

A New Era with Endeavor Connect

Endeavor, in partnership with SEDEFED and with the support of the Istanbul Development Agency, is opening the doors to a new era in its Endeavor Connect program. The program aims to create sustainable collaborations by bringing together the innovation needs of corporate companies with scalable technology ventures.

Scope and Process of the Program

The new era of Endeavor Connect was launched on December 17 at Akbank. A total of 24 technology ventures operating in fintech, healthtech, SaaS, and artificial intelligence will participate in the program, which will be carried out over 18 months and will be offered for free to both parties.

Benefits of Endeavor Connect

Endeavor Connect will analyze the strategic and technological needs of corporate firms and match them with suitable ventures while also managing the Proof of Concept (PoC) processes. Additionally, it includes steps such as joint product development and the establishment of sales and marketing models.

Important Dates

The program process will begin with the identification of corporate needs in December 2025. Important dates in the calendar include the opening of the startup call in January 2026, the Innovation Showcase event in April 2026, and the program closing event in February 2027.

Supporting Entrepreneurship

Cansen Başaran Symes, Member of the Board of Directors of the Endeavor Association, emphasized the importance of the program during the opening speech, saying, “Since 1997, Endeavor has been transforming economies by supporting more than 3000 entrepreneurs worldwide.”

Emine Erdem, President of the SEDEFED Board of Directors, stated, “This process aims to enhance the global competitiveness of the Turkish private sector.” She highlighted the necessity of collaboration between corporate structures and ventures.

Results-Oriented Collaborations

Melisa Fakabasmaz Özerdim, Assistant Secretary General of the Endeavor Association, expressed that the program is designed to ensure the sustainable growth of ventures and assist companies in achieving their transformation goals. She emphasized that further collaborations are critical for the future of the ecosystem.