ClimateTech & Sustainability Startup Investment

The energy efficiency and sustainability requirements of the post-earthquake reconstruction process, combined with the region's growing renewable energy capacity, give climatetech-focused startups both a local pilot/testing ground and an early customer base. Fields such as energy efficiency software, circular economy solutions and climate adaptation technologies create a startup opportunity drawing on the region's own particular needs.

What Project Types Can Be Considered?

• Energy efficiency monitoring and optimization software startup
• Circular economy/recycling technology startup
• Climate adaptation and disaster early-warning technology startup
• Sustainable agriculture technology (agritech) startup

Which Areas Should Be Considered?

The Teknopark Hatay area is the primary location given proximity to R&D infrastructure and incentives. Regional OIZs and agricultural areas offer opportunities for pilot projects and field testing.

Licensing and Permit Process

• Trade registry and tax registration
• Teknopark Hatay R&D center application (if applicable)
• Intellectual property protection for the relevant technology
• Workplace opening and operating permit

Incentive and Support Elements

Teknopark Hatay's R&D center incentives (such as corporate tax exemption and income tax withholding incentive) and TÜBİTAK support programs apply directly to climatetech startups.

Points to Keep in Mind

The region's reconstruction process offers a rare real-world testing environment for climatetech solutions; capturing this advantage early through pilot project agreements with local institutions (municipalities, OIZs) is important.