Plug and Play Istanbul
Based in Istanbul, our open innovation platform is designed to shape the 4th Industrial Revolution.
We are building an inclusive ecosystem to foster the collaboration and exchange of experiences among corporations, startups, and institutions.
In partnership with MESS Technology Center MEXT
MESS (Turkish Employers Association of Metal Industries) is the first and one of the biggest employers’ Association in Turkey established in 1959. MESS supports development of 250 member companies leading the metal industry in Turkey, that is a major industrial hub at the intersection of Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
One of the most important division of MESS; MEXT is the World’s Biggest Digital Transformation and Capability Building Center located in İstanbul. MEXT Technology Center is an output of a passion to adopt the ongoing industrial and digital transformation in the related sectors and add value to the society and the economy as a whole


Our focus areas include
Key dates
- Jan, 14Program launch
- Feb, 9Focus week 1 «Get Ready for the Smart and Digitally Connected Factory»
- Mar, 9Focus Week 2 «Smart and Digitally Connected Factory»
- Apr, 13Focus Week 3 «AI Production Optimisation»
- Jun, 1Selection Day
Program Benefits
Office space
Pilot opportunites & PoCs
Potential partnership opportunities
Access to a network of opportunities
240+ member community- biggest manufacturers in Turkey
Access to a comprehensive ecosystem
40+ global business and technology vendors
Explore our innovation platforms.
Fintech
Insurtech
Internet of Things
Brand & Retail
Mobility
Health
Supply Chain & Logistics
Food & Beverage
Travel & Hospitality
Energy
New Materials & Packaging
Real Estate & Construction
Enterprise Tech
Smart Cities
Sustainability
Media & Ad
Agtech
Animal Health
COVID-19
Safetytech
Global Locations
Startup Autobahn
BNP Paribas-Plug and Play
Lafayette-Plug and Play
Startup Camp
International
Japan
Cleveland
Abu Dhabi
Vapetech