Filiz Accelerator Programme

12 weeks, 3,000,000 TRY investment and a Demo Day

Filiz Accelerator Programme

A 12-week intensive programme for startups with an MVP: investment, bootcamps, mentoring and an investor pitch.

3,000,000 TRY investment, ~7% equity

Filiz is our flagship programme, designed to bring startups with a working product and first users close to product-market fit in 12 weeks. Each cohort selects 10-12 startups.

Investment

The selected startup receives 3,000,000 TRY in exchange for about 7% equity; 60% is paid at the start of the programme and 40% after Demo Day. The terms are published openly on the Programme Model page.

The 12-week structure

  • Weeks 1-4: Customer discovery, problem validation and metric definition
  • Weeks 5-8: Product-market fit, pricing and the sales funnel
  • Weeks 9-11: Financial model, valuation and investor preparation
  • Week 12: The Demo Day pitch

Additional benefits

Every startup is assigned a programme manager and three matched mentors. At least one pilot meeting is organised with our corporate partners. Alumni can apply with priority to the Dal growth programme.

Applicants are expected to have at least one full-time founder, a working MVP and the first 10 users or pilot customers.

Scope of service

  • 3,000,000 TRY investment in two tranches
  • Weekly bootcamps and three matched mentors
  • Corporate pilot meeting
  • Demo Day in front of investors

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?
Any team solving a technology-based problem with at least one full-time founder can apply. Tohum expects an idea or prototype, Filiz a working MVP and Dal recurring revenue. Incorporation is not required to apply; a company must be formed for the Filiz investment.
How much equity do you take in the Filiz programme?
We take about 7% equity for the 3,000,000 TRY investment, paid in two tranches. No equity is taken in the Tohum and Dal programmes. Details are published on the Programme Model page.
Is there an application fee?
No. The application and the panel interview are free. Desks and mentor support are also free for programme participants.
When are applications concluded?
First screening is concluded within 10 working days. Shortlisted teams are invited to a panel interview; the final decision is communicated within 5 working days after the interview.
Do I have to move to Ankara to join the programme?
No. The weekly bootcamps and mentor sessions are held both in person and online. However, we expect at least one founder to be present at Demo Day and the monthly community meetings. You can also use our Istanbul, Izmir and Eskişehir touchpoints.
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