Startup-driven innovation, acceleration programmes and cross-border ecosystem integration for energy and deep-tech projects
BTM (Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi), operating under the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) with access to 900,000+ companies and 81 sector committees, provides expertise in startup ecosystem integration, acceleration programme design, and cross-border innovation collaboration.
Within EUROGIA projects, BTM contributes as a non-technical but high-impact partner focusing on commercialization, ecosystem orchestration, and market deployment. Core capabilities include:
Startup scouting and pipeline development across Europe, Türkiye, and neighbouring regions
Design and execution of acceleration programmes for TRL 4–7 technologies, supporting transition to market-ready solutions
Matching startups with corporates, industrial partners, and pilot environments
Supporting pilot orchestration and real-market validation processes
Facilitating access to industry use cases through ITO’s extensive network
Organizing dissemination, matchmaking events, and stakeholder engagement activities
Supporting investment readiness and connecting startups with investors and corporate venture units
Enabling internationalisation via global networks and soft-landing collaborations
BTM acts as an ecosystem integrator, ensuring that developed technologies are not only technically validated but also commercially scalable and aligned with real market needs.
Contact
Company: COMMERCIALIZATION CENTER OF ISTANBUL (BTM)
Type of Organisation: Industry
Country: Turkey
Web: http://www.btm.istanbul
Telephone: +905325750049
Brief description of my Organisation
BTM (Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi – Commercialization Center of Istanbul) is a leading innovation and entrepreneurship hub established by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. It supports startups from idea to scale-up through structured programmes including pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration.
BTM has supported over 11,000 startups and actively works with more than 650 active members. Through its strong connection with ITO’s 900,000+ companies and 81 sector committees, BTM provides direct access to industry, customers, and pilot environments.
The organisation focuses on bridging the gap between technology development and commercialization by connecting startups, corporates, investors, and public institutions. It is actively involved in international collaboration, EU-funded projects, and cross-border ecosystem building, with a particular focus on digital technologies, deep-tech, and innovation-driven growth.
