AnkaTheraHub Incubator Programme Application Deadline is Extended!

AnkaTheraHub is inviting SMEs, entrepreneurs, startups and academic spinoffs that offer innovative solutions in the field of cancer and infectious diseases! We welcome all entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in these fields, who have innovative ideas, who want to develop their products quickly and access the market, who want to expand to the AnkaTheraHub Incubator Programme.

Why AnkaTheraHub?

• Offices Space and Laboratory: Access to world-class state-of-the-art laboratory services in addition to physical office space. Click here for laboratory and equipment facilities.
• Technical and Business Mentorships: Expand and scale with both Ankara University’s experienced academic staff and national and international mentors experienced in medical technologies and business development
• Internationalisation through Targeted Training Programmes: Both business and project development and product development through technical trainings with national and international trainers who are experts in their fields.
• Business Development: The opportunity to meet and work together with Türkiye’’s largest medical companies within the programme.
• Building Community and Networking: Opportunities to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and potential customers.

About the Programme

• Duration: 12 months

In acknowledgment of the extended market access procedures prevalent in the field of biotechnology, we extend support at our Center for a duration of one year, followed by continued provision of collaborative and supportive opportunities thereafter.

• Location: Established within the scope of the Ankara Innovative Theranostics Development Center (AnkaTheraHub)’ project, which is affiliated with Ankara University and Ankara University Cancer Research Institute and is located at Ankara University Cebeci Campus, the full address is as follows:

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Cebeci Hospital Campus, Balkiraz Mah. Mamak Cd. No: 1 06620 Mamak/Ankara – Türkiye.”

Programme Content: Our objective is to support the market access and growth objectives of your company through tailored top-tier education and mentorship programmes, customized according to the needs of the selected startups. Though the content of such trainings will be finalized following the needs analysis, a suggested non-exhaustive list of training topics are as follows: 

• Startup Management and Execution
• Financing – Investment
• Marketing of innovative products in deep-tech (e.g. small businesses marketing, digital marketing)
• Supply chain and access to new markets
• Sales tactics and B2B
• Business law and commercial use
• Project management and technology roadmap for SMEs
• TRIZ (Creative Problem-solving theory) Education and Quality Costs
• R&D Focused Financial Trainings
• Problem Solving Techniques and KAIZEN
• Access to National and International Finance and Funding Sources
• Circular economy
• Intellectual Property
• Legal consultancy-oriented trainings

Additionally, we aim to facilitate events where you will be paired with investors and major players in the medical industry. Furthermore, we expedite your product development with state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment, and academic consultations.

Who Can Apply?

All SMEs, entrepreneurs, startups and academic spinoffs developing diagnostic and therapeutic products in the fields of cancer and infectious diseases can apply to the programme.

Application Process:

• Stage 1: Fill in the online form!
• Stage 2: After pre-evaluation and eligibility verifications, make a presentation to the Selection Committee consisting of leading experts in the field!

Important Dates – (Revised)

Applications for the Incubator Programme was open on 19.08.2024 and the deadline for the application deadline is extended to 31.10.2024 at 18.00.

The first evaluation results of the programme will be announced as of the 2nd week of November, and interviews will be held between 15.11.2024-30.11.2024. 

Final evaluation results will be announced on 01.12.2024.

Join us to take your diagnostic and therapeutic products and services in cancer and infectious diseases to the next level!

Please click here to download the Application Guide (only in Turkish).