Application Process

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From students at the idea stage to established technology companies aiming to open up to the global market, there is a place for everyone in Gaziantep Teknopark. Start your innovative journey now by choosing the application path that best suits your needs.

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Idea Stage

Pre-Incubation

The ideal starting point for students, academicians or independent entrepreneurs who do not yet have an incorporated company but have an innovative technology business idea.

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Early Stage Start-up

Incubation

R&D oriented innovative ventures aged between 0-3 years, which have passed the prototype stage or have reached the incorporation stage.

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Established / R&D Company

Firma

Companies that want to carry out R&D, software development or design projects and benefit from incentives under Law No. 4691.

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Visual Application Process Flow

You can review the visual process of your chosen application type below.

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(Academician + Industry Expert)"]:::firm C5 --> C6{"Are Referee Decisions Favorable?"}:::decision C6 -- Revision Required --> C_REV2["Referee Revision Request"]:::firm C_REV2 --> C5 C6 -- Yes --> C7["Board of Directors Decision / Approval"]:::firm C6 -- No --> C_REJ C7 --> C8["Lease Agreement & Office Entry"]:::success

Application Stages Details

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Pre-Incubation Application Steps

1
Idea and Team Building

Prepare your innovative, technological and high commercial potential business idea and your team, if any.

2
Online Application Form

Fill in the application form completely on the Gaziantep Teknopark Portal. Explain your idea, market potential and team.

3
Pre-Screening & Interview

Present your idea and goals in the preliminary meeting conducted by the Entrepreneurship Office specialists. Revision is requested if necessary.

4
Board Presentation (Pitching)

Make a short presentation (pitching) to the evaluation committee consisting of academicians, mentors and sector professionals. Depending on the committee's decision, an idea development revision may be requested.

5
Participation in the Ecosystem

Successful entrepreneurs sign a contract and are admitted to the co-working space.

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Kuluçka Başvuru Adımları

1
Portal Login & Application

Register on the Gaziantep Teknopark Portal system and enter the details of your R&D project from the 'Incubation Application' tab.

2
Technopark Preliminary Examination

Compliance of the application with the scope of Law No. 4691 is checked. Revision is requested in case of deficiency or correction.

3
Referee (Peer) Evaluation

The project proposal is evaluated by expert referees in terms of innovation and R&D. Referees may request additional explanation or correction (revision).

4
Evaluation Committee Approval

In accordance with the referee reports, the Incubation Evaluation Committee makes the final decision.

5
Contract & Incubation Office

For approved projects, an incubation office is allocated, a lease agreement is signed, and the tax exemption process begins.

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Firma Başvuru Adımları

1
Project Entry (Portal)

A Portal account is opened on behalf of the company and at least 1 R&D or Design project is entered into the system with all its technical details.

2
Technopark Management Pre-control

The project is examined for compliance with the legislation. Revision may be requested for administrative or formal corrections.

3
Referee Committee Appointment

Referees, one academician and one sector expert, are appointed. The project is updated in line with the referees' requests for additional info and revision.

4
Board of Directors Decision

Following the referee reports, the Board of Directors meets and approves the admission of the firm to the Technology Development Zone.

5
Lease Agreement & Office Setup

The designated R&D office within the zone is rented, the contract is signed, and the company's official branch/headquarters address is moved to Teknopark.