Find the best Startup Resources for Entrepreneurs in Istanbul

Startup ecosystems can be fragmented, competitive, and hidden to newcomers, which is detrimental for local startups and community growth. The Startup Ecosystem Canvas seeks to provide local entrepreneurs with a clear list of resources for every stage of their startup journey, and outline a basic framework for communities to map their ecosystem.

Below is the Istanbul Startup Ecosystem Canvas Beta v1, developed by the Istanbul Founder Institute. More input is needed, so please leave your comments on this collaborative Google document, and it will be considered for the next update.

You can also learn more about the Startup Ecosystem Canvas project https://FI.co/contents/canvas.

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Learn more about the Startup Ecosystem Canvas here, and leave us your thoughts on the Istanbul Canvas on this collaborative Google document, or on Twitter using the hashtag #ecosystemcanvas. This is a perpetual work in progress, and it will be updated frequently, so we want your feedback!

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