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.

In this context, the ENHANCER Mersin Entrepreneur-Investor Meeting was held on 23 May 2025 in Mersin, under the coordination of the General Directorate of Development Agencies of the Ministry of Industry and Technology.

Hosted by the Young Entrepreneurs Center of Mersin University (Girişim Limanı) and organized in collaboration with the Çukurova, İpekyolu, and Eastern Mediterranean Development Agencies, the event brought together a total of 185 participants.

To support the entrepreneurs in preparing their investment pitches to be presented in a closed session to investors, an online pitch preparation workshop was held. In addition to this joint activity, 14 entrepreneurs received two individual online mentoring sessions aimed at strengthening their commercial activities.

As part of the ENHANCER Entrepreneur-Investor Meeting, in addition to the entrepreneurs’ presentations and a closed networking session with investors, a public panel was held in the morning session, open to all participants interested in the theme of the startup investment ecosystem.

During the event, 14 entrepreneurs held one-on-one meetings with investors and delivered presentations to explore potential investment and cooperation opportunities.

The event facilitated meaningful connections and the discovery of collaborative prospects. Following the event, further development of partnerships and evaluation of investment opportunities are anticipated. Investors expressed strong interest in the projects and ideas presented by the entrepreneurs and indicated their willingness to continue discussions to review technical details and make investment decisions.

23 May 2025

  • Gürbüz Çomak (Manager of Girişim Limanı)
  • Tamer Kılıç (Head of Representation, ICMPD Türkiye)
  • Ahmet Rifat Duran (Çukurova Development Agency Secretary General)
  • Mustafa Caner Meydan (Deputy Director General of Development Agencies, Ministry of Industry and Technology)

Moderator: Pınar Yapanoğlu (Portfolio Manager, ICMPD Türkiye)

  • Nizamettin Sami Harputlu (Co-Founder of Startup Centrum)
  • Nuri Murat Avcı (Co-Founder of Çukurova Investment Platform)

Closed Sessions

Every entrepreneur’s presentation is limited to 10 minutes. After the presentation, investors have 5 minutes for evaluation and a Q&A session.

Every entrepreneur’s presentation is limited to 10 minutes. After the presentation, investors have 5 minutes for evaluation and a Q&A session.

Every entrepreneur’s 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:

  1. Abdulkadir Koçer (Chairman of the Executive Committee of Gaziantep Young Entrepreneurs Board)
  2. Ali Dablan (Chairman of TOBB Hatay Young Entrepreneurs Board and Regional Chairman of TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Council for the Eastern Mediterranean)
  3. Barış Uslu (Member of Gaziantep Young Entrepreneurs Board)
  4. Enver Koçak (Member of Gaziantep Young Entrepreneurs Board)
  5. Eren Özkan (Chairman of the Board, Ay Yassı Çelik Industry and Trade Inc.)
  6. Gökhan Çelenk (Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hanyap Construction Inc.)
  7. Hüsamettin Eldibis (CEO Assistant of Judy Investment)
  8. Kemal Burçin Köksal (Chairman of the Executive Committee of Mersin Young Entrepreneurs Board)
  9. Meltem Aydın (SCA Metal A.Ş Co-Founder & Arya Women Investment Platform Member)
  10. Murat Erdoğan (Marketing Manager of Beta Energy)
  11. Nizamettin Sami Harputlu (Co-Founder of Startup Centrum)
  12. Nuri Murat Avcı (Co-Founder of Çukurova Investment Platform)

1. MIOTE, Mersin (Turkish)

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, Mersin (Turkish)

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, Mersin (Turkish)

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 Sağlık ve Teknoloji, Hatay (Turkish)

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, Hatay (Turkish)

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 company 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, Gaziantep (Turkish)

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, Gaziantep (Turkish)

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. 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.

9. ProfsCode, Mersin

ProfsCode 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/

10. Idea Expert, 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/

11. Fansa Group, 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/

 12. Advise Campus, 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/

13. Arpeta, Hatay

Founded in 2020 in İskenderun, Arpeta offers software solutions that make digitalization accessible to businesses of all sizes. The company approaches technology not only from a technical perspective but also with a strategic and human-centered viewpoint.

Its product portfolio includes a wide range of SaaS solutions, from agricultural technologies to factory management, human resources systems to AI-powered project management. What sets Arpeta apart from other companies is its development of lean, modular, and user-centric software shaped by feedback from the field.

With tested products and a solid revenue model, Arpeta aims to establish itself in the global SaaS market and become a brand that creates value for the world from Turkey.

Arpeta is not just a software company that produces code; it is a solution partner that accompanies businesses on their digitalization journey.

Website: https://arpeta.com/

14. Developed Technologies, Mersin

Developed Technologies was established in 2020 in Technoscope – Mersin Technology Development Zone as a technology company providing solutions and services in the field of wireless electronic devices and embedded systems.

Developed Technologies aims to manufacture new products, enhance the quality of existing ones, and develop exportable technologies. These efforts are carried out in collaboration with talented academics and productive engineers.

Website: https://www.developed-tech.com/