A community that backs you.
For life.
The GİRVAK Fellow Program is designed to equip young people with an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering them to drive transformation in their communities and beyond. While fellows don’t need to be entrepreneurs, we believe that thinking like one, being proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient is essential to creating meaningful change.
application criteria
Be a university student in Türkiye and currently in your 3rd year or above
Be between the ages of 17 and 24
That’s it. Really.
how we select
Our selection process is unlike any other. It's not a test you pass, it's a journey in itself.
As you move through it, you learn by doing, and you come out knowing yourself a little better.
We don't look at your business idea. We don't look at your grades. We look at who you are.
what to expect
Two years to grow
a learning journey centered on self-discovery and purpose
Backed all the way
a scholarship that supports you throughout the program, so potential leads the way
Every month
FellowUp events built to spark confidence, clarity, and curiosity.
People who've been there
mentorship from leading entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, and changemakers
Beyond one path
exposure to diverse career paths, from entrepreneurship to impact-driven work
The whole ecosystem
access to Türkiye's innovation ecosystem and a powerful alumni network
meet the fellows
see all
once a fellow, always a fellow.
Becoming a fellow isn't a two-year chapter. It's the start of a select, lifelong network of people who get you, grow with you, and have your back, always.
alumni network
Instant, lifelong access to a community of 450+ alumni
Direct connection to extensive network of mentors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners
Access to annual events and meet-ups held across Türkiye and the EU
Direct fast-track nominations to major national and international awards
Free event tickets and corporate tech perks
Visibility and curated access to high-level conferences, acceleration programs, and funding opportunities
meet our alumni
see all
because when one gives back, everyone moves forward.
1 ₺ invested, the program generates 21 ₺ of social value.
For over a decade, GİRVAK has been nurturing Türkiye's most driven young talents, not by funding startups, but by investing in potential. A generation that leads with curiosity, courage.
You can access the full Fellow Program Impact Report here.Your first step
into the entrepreneurial world
The Challenger Program introduces first and second-year university students to the wide horizon of opportunities that life, careers, and entrepreneurship have to offer.
Designed as an early discovery track, the program inspires young talents to explore different paths, gain foundational entrepreneurial skills, and start shaping their own future.
application criteria
Be a university student in Türkiye and currently in your preparatory, 1st or 2nd year
Be between the ages of 17 and 24
That's it. Really.
how we select
Our selection process is unlike any other. It's not a test you pass, it's a journey in itself.
As you move through it, you learn by doing, and you come out knowing yourself a little better.
We don't look at your business idea. We don't look at your grades. We look at who you are.
what you'll do
Get equipped with the core principles of entrepreneurship
Join regular online workshops
Take part in open conversations on real-world challenges
Meet inspiring entrepreneurs from our alumni network
Grow curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills