Tüpraş

Tüpraş Startup Challenge

Kocaeli, Türkiye

About Tüpraş

Tüpraş is Turkey's largest industrial company and leading petroleum refiner, operating refineries since the 1980s as part of Koç Holding.

How Tüpraş works with startups

The Startup Challenge is now in its third edition since 2023, drawing around 200 startup applications and producing 48 proof-of-concept projects with more than 100 Tüpraş employees involved. Selected startups build a PoC with Tüpraş teams, and a strong result can lead to a customer relationship or, through the separate Tüpraş Ventures arm, an equity investment; Tüpraş Ventures has made five direct and 44 indirect startup investments to date. Focus areas span IoT and sensors, robotics, renewable energy efficiency, wastewater management and cybersecurity.

Source: www.tupras.com.tr

Reported program details

Since 2023
48 PoC projects run
PoC, possible equity later

Reported figures and terms may describe an earlier period. Confirm current availability with the team.

Collaboration process

Applications reviewed
PoC scope created
Customer deal or investment

Source: www.tupras.com.tr

Areas of interest

Connectivity, IoT and automation sensors
Robotics for NDT and anomaly detection
Energy efficiency and environmental tech
AI, ML and cybersecurity
Waste and water management

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