Kenan Poleo: The UK’s Tech Ecosystem Offers Great Opportunities

Kenan Poleo, British Consul General in Istanbul, highlighted the opportunities presented by the UK’s tech ecosystem for Turkish companies. Poleo emphasized that the collaboration, investment, and innovation opportunities in the UK play a critical role in helping Turkish tech companies achieve international success.

Strength of the UK’s Tech Ecosystem

Kenan Poleo highlighted the strengths of the UK’s tech ecosystem, explaining why Turkish companies are drawn to this market. “The UK boasts one of the world’s most advanced technology markets. There are significant opportunities, particularly in finance and technology,” Poleo said. The UK’s robust financial infrastructure, extensive talent pool, and innovative culture provide substantial advantages to Turkish companies.

Funding and Investment Opportunities

Poleo noted that the UK’s developed financial ecosystem offers entrepreneurs ample investment opportunities. “The UK has the largest venture capital ecosystem in Europe. This presents a significant opportunity for Turkish startups to grow rapidly and expand into international markets,” he said. The talent pool in the UK provides an ideal environment for Turkish companies to strengthen their teams and establish international collaborations. Universities and research centers in the UK serve as significant resources for developing innovative projects.

Tech-Focused Ecosystem and Innovation

The UK’s culture of investing in technology and supporting innovation greatly benefits Turkish companies. “The tech-focused ecosystem in the UK helps Turkish companies develop new technologies and gain competitive advantages,” he said. Additionally, government incentives and programs in the UK facilitate the growth of companies.

Success Stories of Turkish Companies

Several Turkish tech companies have achieved significant success in the UK. Poleo summarized some of these success stories: “Getir has gained considerable attention in the UK market with its rapid delivery service. Dream Games is accelerating its international growth with its London office. These success stories demonstrate that Turkish companies can succeed in the UK market and even become global players.”

Kenan Poleo emphasized that the UK’s tech ecosystem offers great opportunities for Turkish companies. “The collaboration, investment, and innovation opportunities in the UK play a critical role in helping Turkish tech companies achieve international success,” he said. By leveraging the advantages offered by the UK, Turkish companies can promote their innovative projects on the international stage and achieve significant success.