Entrepreneurship News - ?nci Holding | Issue 1

?nci Holding's entrepreneurial journey???

With over 71 years of entrepreneurship history and having inspired many companies throughout this journey, ?nci Holding's integration with the entrepreneurship ecosystem dates back to its foundational roots. Initially founded by Cevdet ?nci, an entrepreneur at heart, ?nci Holding and its companies flourished through its global partnerships and innovative approach.?Vinci VC was established in 2018, with ?nci Holding as its strategic investor, and Vinci VC, initially focused its efforts on strengthening the collaboration of portfolio companies within the ecosystem and their respective industries. The impact generated by the solutions offered by the portfolio companies to industrial firms garnered significant attention.

The journey to connect our group enterprises with technology firms began around three years ago with the Platform Project. Fast forward to December 2022, ?nci Holding made a significant stride in nurturing innovation by launching an open innovation platform named '?nci Radar.' This platform stands as a prominent illustration of collaborative efforts to unite technology-driven entrepreneurs with the extensive network of professionals affiliated with ?nci Holding. ?nci Radar has created an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can seize growth opportunities for their companies while industry players can solve their challenges.

To promote mutual synergy, technology companies specializing in areas aligned with ?nci Holding's strategic focus, such as energy storage, Industry 4.0, automotive, supply chain logistics, and industrial sustainability, are encouraged to apply to ?nci Radar. The program is designed to offer growth-oriented support in three key areas: networking, mentorship, consultancy, and direct investment prospects.

Startups and scaleups accepted into the program gain access to diverse stakeholders within ?nci Holding and its extensive network. This includes industrial enterprises, civil society organizations, public institutions, investors, and mentors. Additionally, these companies receive valuable assistance in matchmaking and consultancy support. If the solution proposed by the technology company addresses the business challenges faced by ?nci Holding Group companies and suppliers, a Market Fit Test can also be carried out. Furthermore, entrepreneurs within ?nci Radar have the opportunity to directly engage with Vinci Venture Capital and present their companies for investment opportunities.

All details about the program can be found on the website?https://inciradar.com/

Vinci VC portfolio companies can be found on the website?https://www.vincivc.com/

?nci Radar's Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs!??

In collaboration with Maxion ?nci Wheel Group, ?nci Radar has invited entrepreneurs to participate in an international innovation challenge focused on "Wheel Surface Protection" and "Multi-Piece Wheel/Tire-Free Wheel with Hybrid Materials".

As part of the innovation call, we received 11 applications from startup companies, all centered around the objective of "Supporting the production of hybrid wheels with innovative surface protection technologies and alternative materials to prevent wheel damage." Subsequently, 11 startup companies and academic experts engaged in Online Demoday sessions with Maxion teams. Among the 11 applicants, pilot application studies have commenced with three companies.

Roltek Technology, one of ?nci Radar's startups, is on Fast Company's 100 Most Successful Startups List! ??

Roltek Technology , one of ?nci Radar startups, has been listed in the "100 Most Successful Startups" list compiled by Fast Company every year for the second time in a row. Once again, Roltek Technology has registered its leadership in the field of technology by being included in this list thanks to its environmentally friendly IoT products and sustainable business model.

Roltek Technology keeps growing by using sustainable and green technologies in the international arena. With the recent listing of its products on azkarbon.com, the company aims to make a major impact in the fields of energy efficiency and environmental protection by leading the industry with its innovative IoT products and solutions.

Detailed information about Roltek can be found on the website https://www.roltek.com.tr/

SunGreenH2 successfully demonstrated world-leading high-efficiency AEM electrolyser technology in Hamburg, Germany ??

The technology demonstration was held at the ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research, with the support of Hamburg Invest. The event garnered participation from esteemed international partners and investors, many of whom traveled great distances to attend.

The Company targets a world-leading breakthrough in the production of green hydrogen by significantly increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

Detailed information about SunGreenH2 can be found on the website https://www.sungreenh2.com/

Thread in Motion introduced high-tech solution packages on June 14 at the Sak?p Sabanc? Museum. ??

The latest advancements in our solution portfolio, namely VEGA, VEGA-X, and CONWO, have been developed in alignment with the principles of Industry 5.0. We are thrilled to announce that these cutting-edge solutions are now readily available to streamline your operations and enhance efficiency.

To introduce these groundbreaking innovations, we had the privilege of hosting a prestigious event at the Sak?p Sabanc? Museum, attended by a distinguished audience of three hundred individuals, including members of the local press and prominent companies in Türkiye.

A highlight of our launch event was undoubtedly the engaging demo area set up for our participants. Here, attendees had the unique opportunity to personally experience Thread in Motion's solutions, gaining firsthand insights into the transformative contributions these solutions can make to their respective organizations.

Moreover, our Industry 5.0 panel featured distinguished speakers, including Mehmet Belgen, the Director of Digital and Information Technologies at Ak G?da, and Atilla M., a Senior Engineer at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Türkiye Logistics Operations. Their informative and engaging discussions provided the audience with invaluable insights into the projects they have spearheaded, further emphasizing the impact of Industry 5.0 in today's landscape.

Detailed information about Thread in Motion can be found on the website https://www.threadinmotion.com/

Join Us: Hasat Grant Support Program Applications are Now Open ??

The Hasat Grant Program offers graduate students the chance to transform their sustainability-related projects into reality. Through the evaluations in 2023 and 2024, total grant support of up to 1 million Turkish Liras will be provided. This goes beyond merely providing financial support to young entrepreneurs with sustainability-focused projects; it aims to promote sustainable business models of the future. Hasat Grant Program assists also young entrepreneurs in shaping the future of the business world by redirecting their focus from personal gains to societal and environmental responsibilities.

In 2023, the theme of the second edition of the Hasat Grant Program, organized by the Inci Foundation, has been defined as "12- Responsible Production and Consumption" and "13- Climate Action," aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Applications are open now until the 6th of October.

Detailed information about the program can be found on the website https://www.incivakfi.org/pages/i%CC%87nci-vakfi-hibe-programi

1512-1812 TüB?TAK B?GG (Individual Young Entrepreneurship) Program Support Limit Changed??

The upper limit of the support has been increased within the scope of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye-B?GG program, an early-stage startup support program, where ?nci Holding is among the implementing organizations. Launched as a grant support for young people to transform their technology and innovation-oriented business ideas into value-added initiatives, the B?GG Program underwent a structural change this year and was transformed into an investment-based support. The upper limit of the BIGG Program support increased from TRY 450,000 to TRY 900,000.