Antalya OSB Technopark to Lead an Innovative Platform in Tourism with the Upcoming Start-Up Zone & Demoday Event in October

Antalya Organized Industrial Zone Technopark (Antalya OSB Technopark) has signed a significant collaboration protocol to support the digital and green transformation of the tourism sector. The Start-Up Zone & Demoday event, to be launched in cooperation with İTÜ ARI Teknokent and the International Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF), aims to shape the future of tourism with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.

STRONG INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION

The protocol signing ceremony, hosted by Antalya OSB Technopark, was attended by:

Hasanali Gönen, Chairman of the Board of Antalya OSB Technopark,

Prof. Dr. Attila Dikbaş, General Manager of İTÜ ARI Teknokent,

Selçuk Meral, Chairman of GMT Fuarcılık,

Ergin Civan, Vice Chairman of the Technopark Board,

Board Members Ali Eroğlu and Erdal Kılıç, and

Dr. Aylin Tümay, General Manager of the Technopark.

A cooperation protocol was officially signed between the three institutions, formally announcing the launch of the organization.

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT & INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Organized for the first time under ATF 2025, the Start-Up Zone & Demoday will bring together globally-minded innovative startups and investors focused on tourism technologies. Selected startups will have the opportunity to directly engage with key stakeholders from the tourism sector and present their solutions to potential investors.

Participating startups will benefit from:

Free exhibition stands,

One-on-one (B2B) meetings with tourism professionals, and

The chance to pitch their ventures directly to investors on stage.

DIRECT CONTACT WITH INVESTORS

The event will take place on October 22–23–24, 2025, under the roof of the International Antalya Tourism Fair. Visitors will have the chance to explore technologies developed under key themes such as Digital Transformation in Tourism, Green Transformation, and Mobility in Airports.

During the Demoday sessions on the second day, selected startups will deliver 4-minute pitches to investment funds, venture capital firms, angel investors, and sector professionals. These meetings will offer not only investment opportunities but also potential partnerships and strategic collaborations. Participants will promote their brands while engaging directly with dynamic, high-potential startups.

A CALL TO MEET THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

Reminding that Antalya OSB Technopark is on a mission to lead a major transformation, Chairman Hasanali Gönen made the following remarks about the event:

“Since accepting our first company in 2023, we have reached a 90% occupancy rate with remarkable momentum. Today, Antalya OSB Technopark has become a hub for R&D and innovation. The ATF Start-Up Zone & Demoday is a brand-new platform that we are launching for the tourism sector in partnership with protocol stakeholders.

Tourism is one of the most strategic sectors for both Antalya and our country. Digitalization and sustainability are at the core of our priorities in this sector. This platform is not only an opportunity to discover today’s innovations but also to meet the future leaders of the industry. We invite all our stakeholders to help build the future of tourism together.”