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Simya VC holds first industrial AI Demo Day in Istanbul
Simya VC held its first Demo Day in Istanbul to showcase startups working on industrial artificial intelligence.
The event, hosted at Terminal Istanbul, focused on ways AI can be used in industry.
Seven startups presented their projects to manufacturing companies, investors and others in the startup community.
Their work ranged from autonomous transport robots to AI tools for production and quality management.
Audience votes ranked Robeff first, Lufios second and Tremony third, awarding them $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 respectively.
The event also included discussions on the challenges of adopting AI in industry and moving projects from pilot tests into production.
Simya VC says it will prioritize industrial AI investment and aims to connect startups with manufacturing companies to help build successful businesses from Turkey.
Simya VC held its first Demo Day focused on industrial artificial intelligence at Terminal İstanbul in Istanbul.
Seven startups presented projects to industrial companies, investors and entrepreneurship ecosystem participants.
Attendees voted to select the winners: Robeff received $5,000, Lufios $3,000 and Tremony $2,000.
The event also included panels on adopting AI in industry and moving AI projects from pilots into production.
Simya VC Managing Partner Selma Bahçıvanoğlu said the firm sees industrial AI as a priority investment area and aims to help Turkish startups achieve global success.
- Who
- Simya VC organized the event, where seven startups presented their projects.
- What
- The firm held its first Demo Day, themed around industrial artificial intelligence.
- When
- Published on November 9, 2026; the event date is not stated.
- Where
- Terminal İstanbul, Istanbul.
- Why
- Simya VC said it aims to support innovative industrial AI business models and connect startups with industrial companies.
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- Organizer
- Simya VC, launched by 212
- Venue
- Terminal İstanbul, Istanbul
- Startups presenting
- 7
- First place
- Robeff — $5,000
- Second place
- Lufios — $3,000
- Third place
- Tremony — $2,000
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