FAQs

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

How can I join BRIGHT and participate in the center, where should I apply?

You can always join us as a volunteer and contribute to Boğaziçi University Entrepreneurship Center. You can apply by sending an e-mail to gm@boun.edu.tr on our website.

How can I bring my startup to BRIGHT?

There are three ways to do this: First, you can participate in the Pitching Day event organized by the volunteer students at the center with your idea. Afterwards, you can benefit from the feedback sessions and after the approval of the center director, you can bring your idea to life under the roof of Boğaziçi University Entrepreneurship Center. Second, you can apply via the DREAMBU Incubation Center Application Form at http://girisim.boun.edu.tr/. Finally, you can get the chance to be among us and benefit from the opportunities we provide through the DREAMBIGG program.

I have a project idea, but I haven't taken any steps to realize it yet, can I still implement my idea in BRIGHT?

YES. In order to apply to Boğaziçi Entrepreneurship Research and Application Center, you do not need to have taken your project/business idea to a certain stage or to have an MVP. You can contact us as long as you have motivation and ideas.

What are the opportunities that BRIGHT offers to me/us during the realization of my venture?

As a center, we provide you with mentoring support and help you create and implement your business idea. At the same time, we provide you with the necessary connections and accelerate your initiative. We do not directly invest in your venture, but if you are at the investment stage, we lead you to establish the necessary connections and introduce you to the investors.

What is required to join BRIGHT?

Nothing is required but your motivation and enthusiasm. Regardless of the class or department, we would be happy to see you among us if you are willing and you pass the interview after applying to us.

What are BRIGHT's future expectations and goals?

Our aim is to first bring the entrepreneurial mindset to everyone within Boğaziçi University, the university that trains the most entrepreneurs in Turkey, and then to the whole of Turkey, to raise individuals who create jobs, not job seekers, while at the same time creating and realizing the vision of "Boğaziçi 2030".