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Türkiye's leading start-up firms will showcase their groundbreaking innovations at the prestigious Slush 2024 event in the Finnish capital Helsinki.

As part of Türkiye’s thriving technology ecosystem, entrepreneurs will present cutting-edge solutions, engaging with international investors and exploring opportunities for global collaboration at the two-day event, starting on Wednesday.

Under the leadership of the Presidential Investment Office of Türkiye, firms will take part at the event, of which the main theme is "Metamorphosis - A Call For Radical Transformation" this year.

The office stated on Wednesday that with its strategic location, dynamic and youthful population, robust infrastructure, and growing technology sector, Türkiye continues to attract significant attention from investors worldwide.

"Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Türkiye offers unique access to over 1.3 billion consumers, establishing itself as an unparalleled gateway for investment," it added.

During Slush 2024, the most founder-focused event on earth, the Investment Office will highlight Türkiye’s strengths in high-growth sectors, including fintech, artificial intelligence, gaming, image recognition, marketing analytics, and health care.

Vice President of the office, Bekir Polat, highlighted Türkiye’s competitive position in key technology sectors, stating: “Türkiye offers a unique environment for investors, particularly in high-growth sectors like fintech, gaming technologies, and AI.

"Slush is a pivotal opportunity to showcase Türkiye’s tech capabilities and its dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem. We focus on highlighting Türkiye’s advanced tech infrastructure, a young and skilled workforce, and an investor-friendly regulatory framework.”

He further emphasized that Türkiye’s increased presence at Slush this year reinforces the Investment Office’s commitment to supporting Türkiye’s businesses as they scale and succeed in global markets.

In addition to showcasing start-ups at the main stage, the office will hold a side event titled "Türkiye’s Fintech Ecosystem: The Nexus of Innovation" on Wednesday from 13:30 to 15:30 (EET).

Around 5,500 start-up founders and operators will be represented at Slush 2024.