Building A Conducive Ecosystem For Innovation-Driven Enterprises
StartupET is the national platform of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, established under the Startup Proclamation No. 1396/2025.
It gives startups and the ecosystem builders who support them one place to apply, be reviewed and be recognised, from the first registration through designation and renewal. It also connects founders to the regional STI and startup hubs across the country.
- Startup designation at three growth stages
- Registration of five kinds of ecosystem builders
- Regional STI and startup hubs open to everyone
- Online verification of every certificate
The Platform At A Glance
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Startup growth stages
Early-Stage, Post-Early-Stage and Scalability and Exit.
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Ecosystem builder types
Incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, venture capital and angel investors.
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Regional hubs
Regional STI and startup hubs open to founders, students and innovators.
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Years of designation at most
Designation is renewed stage by stage, up to eight years in total.
Four Principles Behind Every Decision
Independent Review
The National Designation Committee decides on every application without outside influence.
Published Criteria
Every stage and builder type is scored against the weighted criteria set out in the Directive.
Open Verification
Anyone can check online that a designation certificate is genuine and still valid.
Regional Reach
Regional STI and startup hubs bring programs, space and events close to founders.
Three Services, One National Platform
Ready To Apply For Designation?
Create an account on the platform, choose your stage and submit your application with the required documents.