TECHXTILE CHALLENGE

LEVEL-UP

LEVEL-UP CATEGORY AWARDS

Awards for the Top 3 Entrepreneurs

Networking opportunities with investment networks
New company formation award
Online training and mentoring support from Bursa Technical University Technology Transfer Office (Project Preparation Mentoring Support and Effective Presentation Training)
Patent Application Support from Starker Patent
Professional coaching/mentoring support from BUTEKOM General Manager Murat KURTLAR (within 1 year, a total of 3 sessions)
Pen Software Awards
Participation opportunity in the BİGG ULUKOZA acceleration program, including training and mentoring services provided by Bursa Uludağ University Technology Transfer Office, for 3 participants selected to receive grant support under the TÜBİTAK 1512 Individual Young Entrepreneur Program.
- (Note: These awards will be given provided that the entrepreneur, academician, or team meets the necessary conditions and requirements.)

BUSİAD Award for the Top 3 Entrepreneurs

Within the scope of UTİB-BUSİAD cooperation, the top 3 finalists will receive Industry 4.0 Consulting from BUSİAD.

BOSİAD Award for the Top 3 Entrepreneurs

Within the scope of UTİB-BOSİAD cooperation, the top 3 finalists will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their projects in Sinerji magazine, published jointly by Bursa Organized Industrial Zone and BOSİAD.
One-on-one networking opportunities with industrialists for the top 3 project owners.
Depending on their content, 3 projects will receive support in R&D centers and laboratories of companies in our industry, with opportunities ranging from product/service development to commercialization.

Criteria for Receiving TÜBİTAK 1512 Support:

As of the pre-application date, individuals must:

Be enrolled in any associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program at a university, or
Be a graduate of any associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, and meet the following requirements:
- Not have previously received support under the Ministry of Industry and Technology Technological Entrepreneurship Capital Support or Phase 2 of the TÜBİTAK 1512 Program.
- Not be a shareholder in any business as of the pre-application date.

PEN SOFTWARE AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 ENTREPRENEURS IN LEVEL-UP AND SCALE-UP CATEGORIES

For the First Place Winner (Individual or Team) – Cloud Server Specifications:

For the Second Place Winner (Individual or Team) – Cloud Server Specifications:

For the Third Place Winner (Individual or Team) – Cloud Server Specifications:

WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR SPECIAL AWARD

Priority evaluation for the following entrepreneur programs organized by Arya Women Investment Platform through an application and selection process:
- Arya Entrepreneur Academy
- Arya Investment Readiness Program
Opportunity to pitch to investors
If taxes are incurred in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye regarding the award, the tax expenses will be borne by the participant. UTİB reserves the right to change the number of winners depending on the quality and quantity of presentations for the benefit of the competition. If the projects are deemed unworthy of an award, UTİB may, at its discretion, reallocate the unawarded ranks within the same or different categories, or leave one or more award levels vacant.