Inside Türkiye’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem: A Deep Dive for German & Turkish Entrepreneurs to catch the best Opportunities


May 8th 2025 | 3 pm - 6 pm (CEST)

Türkiye’s startup and innovation landscape has evolved at lightning speed in recent years – dynamic, diverse, and rich with global potential. With this event, we aim to spotlight these developments and foster direct exchange between Germany and Türkiye.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon that takes you deep into Türkiye’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Hear from experts who will share hands-on insights into market opportunities, investment trends, and emerging challenges – all framed by a lively bilateral panel that brings together founders, business leaders, and ecosystem observers.

Our mission: to build bridges – between people, between markets, and between bold new ideas.

The event is a collaboration between the TD-IHK (Türkisch-Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer), the AHK Türkei (Deutsch-Türkische Auslandshandelskammer), and the IHK für Rheinhessen – with kind support from the Gutenberg Digital Hub Mainz.
 

Conference language: English

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Program

Please note: The Conference Language is English.

Registration

Brief Welcome Remarks

Dr. Marcus Walden
President, Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Rheinhessen

Mehmet Akif İnam
Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Mainz

Burkhardt Hellemann
CEO, German-Turkish Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK)

Sevgi Kalayci 
Deputy Managing Director, Turkish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TD-IHK)

Economic Outlook for Türkiye: Opportunities for German Businesses

Burkhardt Hellemann
CEO, German-Turkish Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK)

Inside Türkiye’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem

Explore real-world success stories and lessons learned from Turkish-German entrepreneurial ventures. The panel brings together startups and scale-ups working across both markets.

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Presented by: 

Aleksandar Medjedovic
Board Member, Turkish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TD-IHK)

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Katrin Heilf
Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Logistics, Agriculture and Viticulture Rhineland-Palatinate

Wind down with drinks, snacks, and meaningful conversations. A chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem drivers from both sides of the bridge.

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Your contact: 

Elvin Yilmaz
Head of Foreign Trade Department
Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Rheinhessen

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