12 Nov İTÜ ARI Teknokent Brings 12 Green Innovation Startups to COP31
11.11.2026
As part of the KOSGEB-supported ARI GO Greentech project, implemented by the İTÜ ARI Teknokent Entrepreneurship Office established by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, 12 companies and startups operating in green technology and climate-friendly innovation will meet with international stakeholders at COP31. Participating in the Green Zone Startup Zone at the summit in Antalya, the startups will showcase their solutions in energy efficiency, recycling, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, the blue economy, and biomaterials.
İTÜ ARI Teknokent, Türkiye’s technology and innovation hub, continues its efforts to develop and commercialize technological solutions aimed at combating climate change. In this context, the ARI GO Greentech project, implemented with the support of KOSGEB, supports companies developing innovative business models and technological solutions needed for the green transition throughout their growth journeys. The program, which aims to accelerate the growth of startups developing solutions in energy efficiency, sustainable production, and the circular economy, received approximately 140 applications, of which 12 companies and startups were selected for the acceleration program.
Supporting Startups in Their Expansion into Global Markets
Startups supported under the program have the opportunity to showcase their solutions internationally and connect with potential business partners. Accordingly, the startups are meeting with visitors at the Green Zone Startup Zone of COP31, held in Antalya this year.
Located at Stand SZ-49, the participating companies are presenting their work across a wide range of fields, including the efficient use of energy resources, waste recovery and recycling, sustainable agricultural practices, renewable energy technologies, blue economy solutions, and biomaterial development.
The program aims to support the global market expansion of startups with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 or above, whose technologies have reached a certain level of maturity.
“Developing Technologies to Address Climate Change and Related Environmental Challenges and Establishing Strategic Partnerships Present Significant Opportunities for Startups”
Prof. Dr. Attila Dikbaş, General Manager of İTÜ ARI Teknokent, emphasized the role of technology-driven startups in combating climate change and highlighted the opportunities presented by the green transition:
“We view the green transition not only as an environmental necessity but also as a significant opportunity to develop new technologies, introduce innovative business models, and enhance the international competitiveness of our startups.
Through ARI GO Greentech, we support the growth journeys of startups developing solutions that contribute to a sustainable future, particularly in energy efficiency, the circular economy, and climate technologies.
We attach great importance to enabling our startups to showcase their technologies, establish new partnerships, and explore opportunities in global markets through internationally significant platforms such as COP31.”
Meet the Startups Participating in COP31
Alkazar: Focuses on improving building efficiency and climate resilience through climate risk analysis, energy modeling, and simulations.
iCARBON: Transforms industrial waste, including plastics, rubber, and composites, into reusable raw materials using hydrothermal technology.
STEP4: Enables the digital management of ESG performance, carbon footprints, supply chain risks, and sustainability reporting.
RumiTech: Develops hybrid systems combining solar and wind energy, along with IoT-enabled off-grid energy infrastructure.
Biomix: Develops mixing technologies that improve energy efficiency in biogas plants and wastewater treatment systems.
Smarte / Florawise: Uses AI-powered solutions to optimize building energy consumption, HVAC systems, and indoor air quality, contributing to emissions reduction.
Blue Hybrid Solutions: Supports access to water by desalinating seawater through modular systems powered by solar and wind energy.
Baktek: Focuses on reducing the environmental impacts of industrial activities and population growth through biotechnology-based environmental solutions.
Esular: Uses sensors, IoT, and cloud-based software to monitor agricultural irrigation and production, supporting water and energy conservation.
Yugen / Pomeco: Produces plant-based leather from pomegranate peels, offering alternative biomaterials for the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries.
Raymare: Develops biostimulants from agricultural waste to enhance plant resilience to environmental stress and optimize water and fertilizer use.
Myconom: Produces biodegradable composite materials, including packaging and acoustic panels, from mushroom mycelium and agricultural waste.
