The #BilkentpreneursChallenge 2025, the annual startup pitch competition, concluded successfully on May 30, 2025.
Organized in collaboration with the Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration, the Beba Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation, Loop Games, and with logistical support from Bilkent Cyberpark and Durukan Şekerleme, the event brought together some of the most promising student entrepreneurs.
From a pool of 26 applicant teams, the top 10 finalists were selected to pitch their business ideas before an engaged audience and a distinguished jury. The competition offered cash prizes sponsored by the Beba Foundation and Loop Games: $7,000 for first place, $4,000 for second place, and $3,000 for third place.
The jury, composed of Korhan Beba, Mert Gür, Barış Karakullukçu, Nihal Yazgan, Yekta Özcömert, and Tolga Demir, was notably impressed by the creativity, innovation, and energy demonstrated by the finalists.
The winning teams were Team Jared AI in first place, Team Heidi in second, and Team Kocly in third.
The full competition was recorded and is available for viewing at the following link: Watch the Competition.