Parkera

Transportation

Parkera Arge Ve Sürdürülebilir Teknolojiler Ticaret Anonim Şirketi is an AI-powered parking platform designed to address urban congestion, fuel waste and infrastructure inefficiency caused by parking scarcity. By predicting parking availability in real time, Parkera helps drivers reduce their search time by up to 89%, cutting fuel consumption and minimizing emissions. The platform integrates dynamic pricing to incentivize the use of less congested spots, optimizing parking space usage and reducing the need for additional infrastructure development. Unlike conventional parking apps reliant on user reports or static data, Parkera uses machine learning to analyze historical patterns, traffic flow, and weather conditions to deliver highly accurate parking predictions. This improves urban mobility, enhances public health by reducing pollution, and promotes more sustainable urban environments.

Contact

Altay Bozkurt

info@parkera.org

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

Raymare

Waste Beneficiation

Raymare is a Turkish agri-biotechnology company developing bio-based inputs for sustainable crop production. The company focuses on valorizing agricultural residues through circular economy approaches to improve resource efficiency and resilience in agriculture. Raymare’s innovation is a biostimulant derived from hazelnut shell extract, combined with a chitosan-based controlled-release system. Hazelnut shells, which are commonly burned for energy generation and disposal, are processed into a functional input that supports plant growth while reducing associated emissions. The formulation is designed to enhance crop performance under water-stressed conditions by improving water retention and nutrient availability in soil. The biostimulant incorporates nanotechnology to enable controlled and sustained release of active compounds, reducing nutrient leaching and degradation. This allows for prolonged nutrient uptake by plants and more efficient use of water and inputs over time. The solution is applicable across a range of crops and farming systems where drought stress, input efficiency and soil health are critical considerations. Raymare’s technology supports agricultural productivity while reducing reliance on synthetic inputs and promoting the reuse of agricultural waste. It also aligns with Türkiye’s Green Growth Technology Roadmap and the EU Green Deal objectives by promoting circular economy principles in agriculture.

Contact

Bahar Gök

info@raymare.com

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

SeismoCode

Renewable Energy

SeismoCode provides cost-efficient and low-impact alternatives to conventional seismic exploration through microtremor-based measurement techniques combined with cloud-based software platforms. Its approach relies on compact seismic sensor networks that collect subsurface data with minimal disruption to local communities and ecosystems, avoiding the invasive practices and high costs associated with traditional seismic reflection methods. The company’s software products integrate network design, real-time data monitoring, seismic data analysis, mapping, and project management into a unified digital environment. By incorporating advanced geophysical methods and artificial intelligence, the platforms support improved data quality, reduced human error, and alignment with international exploration and reporting standards. Seismocode’s solutions are designed to support geothermal developers, energy companies and geophysical service providers in early-stage site assessment and exploration planning. By lowering exploration costs and improving the accuracy and success rates of drilling decisions, the company contributes to making geothermal energy development more accessible and scalable as part of the clean energy transition.

Contact

Serhat Tekebaş

info@seismocode.com

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

Shipsider

Transportation

Shipsider is a maritime technology company that develops digital solutions for the management of commercial freight operations. The company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to support small and medium-sized shipping companies in managing operational, financial and regulatory aspects of maritime transport. The platform consolidates processes such as pre-fixture calculations, carbon sea freight estimation, post-fixture operations, laytime and demurrage, EU ETS freight carbon tax accounting and charter party management into a single modular system. Tailored for small and medium-sized shipping firms, Shipsider enables real-time voyage tracking, loss tonnage minimization and carbon emissions compliance. Its generative AI engine supports decision-making without the need for multiple software tools, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Co-founded by maritime professionals and software engineers, the company is part of Turkey’s Bilişim Vadisi Tech Zone and has been recognized under the UN Women Entrepreneurship Programme. Shipsider’s system is designed to streamline freight logistics, improve data accuracy and support more sustainable maritime operations.

Contact

Ayse Asli Basak

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

Sumatrix Biotech

Advanced Materials & Chemicals

Sumatrix Biotech is a Turkish biotechnology company developing bio-based materials and systems through microbial fermentation, with applications spanning sustainable agriculture and circular biofabrication. The company focuses on replacing resource-intensive and non-biodegradable materials with biologically derived alternatives compatible with existing production infrastructure. One of Sumatrix Biotech’s technology applications is BacTexture, a leather-alternative material produced from bacterial cellulose through controlled fermentation processes. The material is developed as a substitute for animal- and petroleum-derived leather, without the use of synthetic binders or dedicated new manufacturing infrastructure. BacTexture is produced using optimized chemistry within established fermentation systems, enabling reduced water and energy use while supporting scalable production. The resulting biofabricated material is intended for use in fashion, design and other surface-material applications where durability and material performance are required. By addressing both environmental and ethical challenges in the leather industry, Sumatrix offers a low-impact material with high mechanical performance, suitable for sustainable applications in fashion and design.

Contact

Semra Unal Yildirim

info@sumatrixbiotech.com

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

SuTech

Renewable Energy

SuTech Otonom Teknoloji A.S. is an Istanbul-based technology company, specializing in the design, software development and integration of autonomous marine vessels that convert wave energy into renewable electricity for urban transportation applications. Their technology, SuTech Wavegan, utilizes the mechanical movement between the lower and upper hulls of the watercraft, caused by wave motion, to generate electricity without relying on fossil fuels. This system offers a low-emission, energy-efficient alternative for powering vessels and supports the development of sustainable transport modes on underutilized urban waterways. By integrating with existing city infrastructure, SuTech’s solution also alleviates road traffic congestion and contributes to smart urban mobility and climate action efforts.

Contact

Ataberk Şuekinci

hello@sutech.world

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

TechnoAlga Eco Solutions

Advanced Materials & Chemicals

TechnoAlga Eco Solutions develops sustainable sun protection products using UV-filtering compounds derived from Antarctic microalgae. The innovation replaces synthetic UV filters, which are often associated with environmental hazards, toxic effects, and limited UV range protection. The microalgal filters offer broad-spectrum UV-A and UV-B protection, greater stability, and potential antioxidant and anti-ageing skin benefits. The production process is environmentally friendly, utilizing green extraction methods and zero-waste principles. Residual biomass is repurposed as biofertilizer, contributing to circular resource use and carbon-negative production.

Contact

Turgay Çakmak

info@taes.com

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

ThermTrap

Energy Efficiency

ThermTrap is developing a latent thermal energy storage system (LHTES) designed to increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and lower energy costs by harnessing untapped renewable or waste heat sources. In response to the global climate crisis and aligned with international frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal, the solution offers a scalable and sustainable alternative to conventional energy storage systems. Unlike sensible thermal systems, the company's LHTES units can store the same amount of energy in a much smaller volume, thanks to their use of phase change materials (PCMs). These units operate near constant temperatures during charging and discharging, allowing for efficient energy transfer. Compared to chemical thermal storage systems, they are significantly safer, more cost-effective, and easier to control, avoiding the complex and hazardous requirements of chemical reaction management. 

Contact

Özgür Bayer

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

Toprağın Sana Yeter

Waste Beneficiation

Toprağın Sana Yeter is a Turkish agritech venture advancing sustainable agriculture through organic fertilizers and comprehensive farming consultancy services. The company bridges academic research with field-based expertise to support farmers in improving soil health, increasing productivity, and reducing reliance on chemical inputs. Its innovation lies in a data-driven approach that integrates AI-supported monitoring systems, fertilizer maps customized to crop and soil profiles, and a mobile application for real-time decision-making in agriculture. By combining tailored organic fertilizer formulations with continuous technical support, Toprağın Sana Yeter empowers farmers to implement more effective and sustainable farming practices, ultimately enhancing food quality, environmental resilience, and rural livelihoods.

Contact

Nihal Ceren Alıcı Sungur

info@topraginsanayeter.com.tr

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024