ITU NextGen Demo Day: Celebrate Our Student Startups! 

We invite all ITU students to join us on Tuesday, December 3rd, for the ITU NextGen Demo Day!

This event is all about celebrating the creativity, hard work, and progress of ITU students who have spent the last few months developing and refining their startup ideas. In a casual and supportive atmosphere, you’ll get to see how these student founders have transformed their ideas into early-stage projects, and hear directly from them about their journeys.

Come along for an afternoon filled with pitches, good company, music, and refreshments.

Whether you’re a fellow student, a faculty member, or just curious about the startup world, this Demo Day is a great opportunity to connect, support, and be inspired by the next generation of ITU entrepreneurs!

Registration required: Don’t miss out – reserve your spot here, no later than Monday 2nd.

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📅 Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
🕓 Time: 15:30 - 18:00 (main event), with mingling from 18:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: 2F13, ITU (DR-building)

15:30 – 16:00 | Arrival
Check-in, grab a drink, and get settled for the program ahead.

16:00 – 16:10 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
A warm welcome and introduction to the day’s program and purpose, with a quick look at the student startups taking the stage.

16:10 – 16:45 | Startup Pitches - Session 1
6-7 student startups share their ideas, with 3-minute pitches.

16:45 – 17:00 | Break
Grab a drink, a snack, and chat with other attendees.

17:00 – 17:35 | Startup Pitches - Session 2
Another 6-7 startups present, with the same 3-minute pitch format.

17:35 – 18:00 | Fireside Chat with Erdem Ovacik
A casual conversation with Erdem Ovacik, founder of Donkey Republic, sharing insights into startup life and lessons learned along the way. Audience Q&A included.

18:00 | Closing Remarks
A big thank you to our students, guest speaker, and audience.

18:00 – 19:00 | Mingling & Networking
Stick around to enjoy music, refreshments, and conversations with fellow attendees, including a student DJ to keep the vibes going.

Registration required: Don’t miss out – reserve your spot here, no later than Monday 2nd.

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