About Our Acceleration Programs
Financial Support and Investor Network
At YZF, we invest in AI startups with strong global growth potential and act as a strategic partner throughout their scale-up journey. Through İşbank’s broad investor network and global fund connections, we help founders meet the right investors and grow in a sustainable way.
We also support startups in strengthening their financial capacity by guiding them through grant and employment support programs offered by institutions such as TÜBİTAK and KOSGEB. In addition, our collaborations with Tekmers, technology centers, and ecosystem partners make it easier for founders to access new resources and opportunities.
Strategic Partnerships and Growth Opportunities
Together with İşbank Group companies and our strategic partners, we support startups in their business development and commercialization efforts. Through PoCs carried out in real business environments, startups gain the opportunity to validate their technology, acquire customers, and build sustainable revenue models. In addition, YZF’s local and global community enables us to develop strategic partnerships across a broad network that includes academia, industry, the public sector, and nonprofits. This approach allows startups to grow not only through corporate channels but also by creating value with diverse stakeholders, ensuring long-term and sustainable expansion.
Infrastructure Partnerships and Support
Through our partnerships with global technology leaders such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, and IBM, we provide startups with access to robust technical infrastructure through free or YZF-exclusive discounted packages. With technology and software benefits valued at more than 600,000 dollars, we help reduce operational overhead and strengthen the foundations startups need to scale. These partnerships give founders priority access to cloud services, AI tooling, and technical expertise, enabling them to build and iterate their products to global standards. By equipping startups with world-class infrastructure and hands-on support, we help them accelerate product development and gain a competitive edge on the global stage.
Global Expansion and Market Entry
Through İşbank’s international offices and global partnerships, we support founders as they expand into international markets. With our Entrapeer collaboration, we provide startups with market intelligence for the United States and Europe, including trend analysis, competitive landscapes, and use-case insights that help them position themselves in the right markets. We also create opportunities for founders to engage with global AI conferences, meet international investors, and build new cross-border partnerships. These connections and insights enable startups to enter global markets more confidently and accelerate their international growth.
Workup Acceleration Program
Calling All Ambitious Founders!
The Workup Entrepreneurship Program helps early-stage startups accelerate their growth. We support founders in the areas they need most, enabling them to scale faster while identifying opportunities for potential partnerships and collaboration.
AStart Acceleration Program
Start Accelerating the Future Today!
Workup AStart is an impact-driven acceleration program built on deep vertical expertise, created in collaboration with Anadolu Sigorta, Yapay Zekâ Fabrikası, and the İşbank Workup Entrepreneurship Program. The program supports founders who aim to create meaningful impact while developing innovative, industry-focused solutions.
