Turkey's Halkbank has completed the finals of its annual Jet Luck startup competition. The event was held at the Istanbul Finance Center's Halkbank Towers. This was the third edition of the competition, which has been growing steadily. Twelve entrepreneurs from across Turkey competed for financial prizes. Each contestant had to present their business idea in only 50 seconds.
The unique format required entrepreneurs to deliver an elevator pitch to the jury. All twelve participants successfully passed this initial stage and reached the finals. Their projects were then evaluated based on four key criteria. The jury assessed each idea for innovation, applicability, sustainability, and social impact.
The first-place prize was awarded to Merve Büşra Ayık for her startup Fishgramer. Her venture operates in the agriculture, food, and sustainability sector. Buğra Tosun won second place with Munulus, a robotics and mechatronics startup. Third place went to Fatih Karakaya, whose startup HIST focuses on health technology. All winning entrepreneurs received financial prizes for their achievements.
Halkbank CEO Recep Süleyman Özdil said supporting entrepreneurs is a strategic priority. He reported that the bank offers comprehensive support for innovative ideas. The jury included leaders from business, government, and academia. If more institutions invested in similar programs, the startup ecosystem would grow faster. This competition highlights Turkey's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.