About
Who We Are
TRUK is an international startup acceleration program designed to support ambitious founders building solutions with global impact. With a strong focus on sustainability, TRUK helps startups grow, scale, and compete in international markets. Developed in collaboration between NEOHUB, DenizBank’s next-generation innovation hub, and Oxentia, Oxford’s global innovation consultancy based in the UK, TRUK brings together local expertise and global insight. Through hands-on mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to international networks, the program equips startups with the tools they need to move confidently from early growth to global expansion. By connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, corporate partners, investors, and global ecosystems, particularly in the UK, TRUK creates a supportive environment where innovation can thrive and meaningful impact can be achieved.
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Vision
We envision a future where innovative startups lead the way toward a more sustainable world. TRUK exists to equip ambitious founders with the tools, networks, and opportunities they need to create lasting environmental and global impact.
Mission
TRUK’s mission is to support sustainability-driven startups through tailored mentorship, expert guidance, and access to international markets. In collaboration with NEOHUB and Oxentia, we build a strong ecosystem that enables innovation, growth, and global expansion.
Partners & Ecosystem
TRUK is built on strong partnerships and deep connections across leading innovation ecosystems in Turkey and the United Kingdom. By bringing together financial institutions, innovation consultancies, investors, and global startup networks, TRUK creates a powerful environment for startups to grow beyond borders.
Partners
NEOHUB is DenizBank’s next-generation innovation hub, focused on supporting startups, fostering innovation, and building strong connections between entrepreneurs and the corporate world. Through its deep roots in the Turkish startup ecosystem and access to DenizBank’s extensive network, NEOHUB plays a key role in enabling startups to scale, collaborate, and access new opportunities.
Oxentia is Oxford’s global innovation consultancy, working with universities, governments, corporates, and startups to turn cutting-edge ideas into successful ventures. Based in the United Kingdom, Oxentia brings international expertise, academic depth, and global market insight to TRUK, helping startups navigate growth, innovation, and international expansion.
Oxtech Ventures is the investment arm connected to the Oxentia ecosystem, focused on backing high-potential, innovation-led startups. As TRUK’s investment partner, Oxtech Ventures evaluates standout startups from the program and supports them not only with capital, but also with strategic guidance and long-term growth perspectives.
Ecosystem
Türkiye
TRUK is deeply connected to Turkey’s fast-growing startup ecosystem, shaped by a strong entrepreneurial culture, an emerging technology scene, and increasing global ambition. Through NEOHUB and DenizBank’s network, startups gain access to corporates, institutions, mentors, and industry leaders across Turkey.
London
As one of the world’s leading startup and financial hubs, London offers unparalleled access to global markets, investors, and corporate partners. Through TRUK’s UK presence, startups engage directly with London’s vibrant innovation ecosystem and explore opportunities for international growth.
Oxford
Oxford stands at the intersection of research, technology, and entrepreneurship. With its strong academic foundations and innovation-driven environment, the Oxford ecosystem provides startups with exposure to research, deep-tech expertise, and global thought leadership.