Turkey · City programme · Season 1 · 2027
Istanbul
This is the current-season home for founders, hosts, partners and judges in Istanbul. The evergreen city page remains permanent; this subsite records the formats and advancement path for Season 1 · 2027.
- Applications
- January 2027
- City status
- Recruiting a host
- Entry fee
- Free
- Published rounds
- 0
- Thematic formats
- 0
- Prize pathway
- $50,000 to $250,000 investment
Local ownership
Host or partner with Istanbul.
The local host owns delivery and approved local sponsorship. HQ retains the competition brand, application data, judging rules and advancement record.
Advancement
Road to the Grand Finale
Every step is earned under the same centrally governed eligibility and judging rules. A place at one stage is not a promise of advancement at the next.
- 01
city
Istanbul city round
- 02
- 03
semifinal
Season 1 · 2027 Semi-Finals
- 04
finale
Season 1 · 2027 Grand Finale