ICMPD Business Networking Events are organized within the scope of “Enhancement of Entrepreneurship Capacities for Sustainable Socio-Economic Integration (ENHANCER) project”, which is funded by the European Union and implemented by The International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) in collaboration with the Directorate General of Development Agencies under the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye.
The ENHANCER Startup-Investor Meeting will bring together 18 registered and commercialized startups with investors in Mersin on 23 May 2025, with the aim of fostering partnerships and investments in the fields of High Technology and Sustainability.
As part of the ENHANCER Startup-Investor Meeting, in addition to the startup pitches and a closed networking session, an open panel discussion will be held in the morning session of the program for all participants interested in the theme of Innovation in High Technology and Sustainability.
This one-day event aims to bring together approximately 150 participants, including startups, investors, mentors, and individuals interested in the concept of innovation and the startup ecosystem.
For registration, please fill in the form on this link: https://forms.gle/9EYyTz7vJLXQasNB8
23 May 2025
- Gürbüz Çomak (Manager of Girişim Limanı)
- Tamer Kılıç (Head of Representation, ICMPD Türkiye)
- Rıfat Duran (Çukurova Development Agency Secretary General)
- Ahmet Şimşek (Director General of Development Agencies, Ministry of Industry and Technology)
- Moderator: Pınar Yapanoğlu (Portfolio Manager, ICMPD Türkiye)
- Every start-up presentation is limited to 10 minutes. After the presentation, investors have 5 minutes for evaluation and a Q&A session.
The list of investors participating in the event is as follows:
- Abdulbasit Yıldız (CEO of Judy Investment)
- Abdulkadir Koçer (Chairman of the Executive Committee of Gaziantep Young Entrepreneurs Board)
- Ali Dablan (Chairman of TOBB Hatay Young Entrepreneurs Board and Regional Chairman of TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Council for the Eastern Mediterranean)
- Barış Uslu (Member of Gaziantep Young Entrepreneurs Board)
- Enver Koçak (Member of Gaziantep Young Entrepreneurs Board)
- Eren Özkan (Chairman of the Board, Ay Yassı Çelik Industry and Trade Inc.)
- Gökhan Çelenk (Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hanyap Construction Inc.)
- Kemal Burçin Köksal (Chairman of the Executive Committee of Mersin Young Entrepreneurs Board)
- Meltem Aydın (Co-Founder of SCA Metal Inc. & Angel Investor at Arya Women Investment)
- Nizamettin Sami Harputlu (Co-Founder of Startup Centrum)
- Nuri Murat Avcı (Co-Founder of Çukurova Investment Platform)
- Servet Ateş (Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors and General Manager, Dörtyol Nursan Hospital and Kahramanmaraş Private HG Hospital)
- Yusuf Cenk Dağsuyu (Member of the Board of Directors, Beta Energy)
1. MIOTE – Yetkin TONGAR, Mersin
MIOTE is an innovative startup that develops AI-assisted maintenance plans to increase machine efficiency by preventing malfunctions in electrical devices.
It collects continuous data from critical electrical equipment such as electric motors and transformers, and uses rule-based algorithms to predict failures and optimize maintenance strategies.
This proactive approach minimizes unexpected errors and enhances operational reliability. MIOTE, which gained attention for its potential, received support from the Çukurova Development Agency in 2022 and achieved commercialization in 2023.
Website: https://www.miote.com.tr/index_tr/
2. JUNK DESIGN – Tarık Rasim NOMER, Mersin
Junk Design is a sustainable fashion brand that transforms waste materials into stylish and eco-friendly bags. By reusing materials like truck tarpaulins, fire hoses, and seat belts, the brand creates unique designs and promotes sustainability in the fashion industry. In 2024, it enhanced its impact by receiving equipment support through the SEECO Project.
Website: https://thejunkdesign.com/
3. VEGG FOODS – Dr. Canan TİRYAKİ, Mersin
Vegg Foods is an innovative startup that repurposes surplus chickpeas into plant-based egg alternatives (Aquafaba BBYA) and produces gluten-free, vegan, allergen-free, and sustainable by-products (such as hummus flour and hummus sauce).
Based in Mersin, which accounts for over 80% of Turkey’s legume exports, Vegg Foods aims to tackle the industry’s price-oriented challenges by offering high value-added, niche, and sustainable food solutions.
4. AZAND SAĞLIK VE TEKNOLOJİ – Ortopedist Serkan DAVUT, Hatay
AZAND Health and Technology has developed two innovative medical device prototypes under its “Intramedullary Nail-Assisted Locking System” project. These devices support orthopedic surgeries for treating long bone fractures (e.g., arm, femur, leg), making the process more efficient, cost-effective, and suitable for mass production.
Current commercial alternatives include external guides, navigation-assisted targeters, and magnet-based systems.
AZAND aims to redefine orthopedic surgery by offering more accessible and effective solutions in place of expensive and limited systems.
Website: https://www.azandhealth.com/
5. RECORTO – Ortodontist Hakkı YILMAZ, Hatay
Recorto was established to address challenges in orthodontic treatment processes. Drawing on academic and clinical experience, the initiative aims to enhance the experience of both patients and specialists.
The startup has developed a mobile application named “Recorto” to make orthodontic treatments—which typically last from one to three years—more effective and user-friendly. In the long term, Recorto aims to expand into other fields such as e-commerce, podcasting, gaming, and event organization within the dentistry and orthodontics sectors.
6. FIYAT DEPOSU – İbrahim YILMAZ, Gaziantep
Fiyatdeposu.com is an innovative online platform that connects construction material manufacturers, brands, dealers, and suppliers with contractors, craftsmen, engineers, and architects.
By offering a comprehensive catalog and quotation system, it streamlines the research, comparison, and procurement processes.
Public institutions are restricted to purchasing from standard item lists based solely on position numbers and descriptions, without specifying brands. However, there is currently no platform structured around these item codes. Fiyatdeposu.com fills this gap by providing a categorized database of products and services based on official definitions for both public and private sector professionals.
Website: www.fiyatdeposu.com
7. PawBooking – Perihan Çelik, Gaziantep
PawBooking is an innovative software platform offering reservation, service management, and digital transformation solutions for pet hotels. It enables hotel owners to easily manage rooms, services, and campaigns while providing pet owners with a secure and user-friendly booking experience.
With its loyalty program, subscription model, and detailed analytics tools, PawBooking aims to increase hotel revenues and maximize customer satisfaction.
Website: www.pawbooking.co
8. Enavolt Enerji – Mehmet Emin Direkli, Gaziantep
Enavolt Energy is a company operating in production, R&D, and engineering within the energy sector. Its main focus areas are lithium batteries and energy storage systems. The company aims to reduce Turkey’s dependency on imports and boost exports through local production.
With its expert team and advanced testing devices, Enavolt develops customizable batteries in terms of design and technical features.
Website: www.enavoltenergy.com
9. Solider Elektronik – Basma Mohammad, Gaziantep
Solider Electronic is a Gaziantep based company dealing with automation projects, complete electrical panel production and sales, with exports to Europe and with the right support has the potential to attract more industrial clients.
Website: https://www.soliderelektronik.com/hakkimizda/
10. Online Pharmacy, Mersin
Online Pharmacy is a Mersin based startup selling cosmetic sector products through e-commerce with a potential to achieve growth through digital marketing.
11. Emessa Tech – Feras Karahasan, Konya
Emessa Tech is a Konya based startup working for a SaaS-based vehicle tracking startup with the core value of offering a better management console and making it adaptable for structures that provide this service as a white-label solution. The company is currently seeking investors and to potentially enter a technopark to facilitate growth and attract new customers.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/EMESSATECH/
12. Profsweb – Mohamad Wathek Hafez, Mersin
Profesweb develops various lines of software applications including mobile apps and works with intermediaries for official institutions and large companies and holds the potential to work directly with these entities and secure investment.
Website: https://wathekhafez.com/
13. Idea Expert – Mohamad İdris, Hatay
Idea Expert operates in the field of electronic payment services and digital marketing. The company has developed various accounting and financial software solutions, targeting its services to local and international companies operating in Syria, Türkiye, and Iraq. It has also created marketing programs for manufacturers’ products and wholesale traders, in addition to developing point-of-sale (POS) applications and e-commerce platforms. All these services have been integrated with local and international payment gateways through the “Sanad” application.
Website: https://idea-expert.com/
14. Fansa Group – Husam Fansa, İzmir
Fansa Group has the trademark Proftr, which offers professional solutions to the industrial hygiene paper market. Proftr products are produced in accordance with national and international regulations and standards that take into account the changing and developing customer needs in the market.
Fansa Group adopts a sustainable strategy for the products to be beneficial for people, nature, and the environment while also generating income.
Website: https://fansagroup.com.tr/
15. Advise Campus – Fares Khrreb, İstanbul
Advise Campus is a common student platform with global recognition and reputation. The platform provides consultation and advice to students who desire to pursue higher education abroad.
Website: https://www.advisecampus.com/
16. Arpeta – Hatay
Founded in 2020 in İskenderun, Arpeta provides software solutions that make digitalization accessible for businesses of all sizes. The company approaches technology not only from a technical perspective but also with strategic and human-centered insight.
Its product portfolio includes a wide range of SaaS solutions, from agricultural technologies to factory management, from human resources systems to AI-powered project management. What sets Arpeta apart from other companies is its development of lean, modular, and user-focused software shaped by feedback from the field.
With tested products and an established revenue model, Arpeta aims to position itself in the global SaaS market and become a brand that generates value from Turkey to the world.
Arpeta is not just a software company that writes code—it is a solution partner that supports businesses on their digital transformation journey.