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YTU GamesUP Ecosystem was established under the YTU Startup House umbrella to contribute to the development of the gaming industry in Turkey. Initially launched as a strategic accelerator program, YTU GamesUP has today evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem that brings together all stakeholders in the industry. It supports game developers in bringing their ideas to life through mentorship, entrepreneurship training, technological infrastructure, and extensive networking opportunities, while also facilitating access to current industry developments, contributing to the establishment of strong collaborations.


Through strategic partnerships with technology giants such as NVIDIA, The Sandbox, and Unity; organizations like GameDev, GameCircle, and Bug Lab Tekmer; as well as investment institutions including Leus Capital, WePlay Ventures, Ludus Ventures, Boğaziçi Ventures, and Türk Telekom Ventures, Turkish game entrepreneurs' access to international markets and competitive advantage are enhanced. This structure offers significant advantages for sustainable growth to entrepreneurs operating in the game development field.

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GamesUP

Within the YTU GamesUP ecosystem, following your application, we will have the opportunity to deeply understand your venture during a special evaluation meeting. In this meeting, we will examine in detail the current state of your work, your needs, and your goals to determine together the most appropriate programs and support mechanisms for your venture's stage. By offering a roadmap specially designed for you within our ecosystem, we will develop solutions tailored to your needs, support your sustainable growth, and work closely with you to strengthen Turkey's position in the global gaming ecosystem.