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Turkish tech diaspora network launches in Warsaw to build Polish ties
Turkish Innovation Diaspora Europe launched in Warsaw during the Horizon4Poland’26 Summit.
The network aims to turn the movement of skilled workers from Türkiye into two-way collaboration, rather than a one-way loss of talent.
Its founders say more than 40,000 Turkish technology professionals work across Europe, and their experience can help connect businesses and institutions.
At the summit, events and a Turkish Pavilion brought Turkish companies together with Polish and European participants to discuss research, technology and investment.
TIDE wants to help Turkish startups reach EU markets and help European companies find opportunities in Türkiye.
The network is starting with a Warsaw hub and plans to expand to eight regions across Europe, with future business summits in Poland and Brussels.
Turkish Innovation Diaspora Europe made its public debut in Warsaw during the Horizon4Poland’26 Summit.
The network aims to build technology, research and investment ties between Türkiye and Poland and wider Central and Eastern Europe.
Its founders say it wants to promote “brain circulation” rather than brain drain.
TIDE plans to help Turkish startups access EU markets and projects while connecting European companies with opportunities in Türkiye.
The network will start with a pilot hub in Warsaw and aims to expand to eight regions across Europe.
- Who
- Turkish Innovation Diaspora Europe (TIDE), founded by Mehmet Göktürk Iplikçioğlu, Tunç Meriç and Atilla Arda Beşen.
- What
- The network made its public debut and held events promoting technology and investment cooperation between Türkiye and Poland.
- When
- Nov. 3, 2026.
- Where
- The Tides Conference Center in Warsaw, during the Horizon4Poland’26 Summit.
- Why
- TIDE aims to build lasting cooperation between Türkiye and Europe, including joint research, investment and business partnerships.
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TIDE made its first public introduction during the Horizon4Poland’26 Summit in Warsaw.
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Poland Rauf Alp Denktaş opened a panel on the Türkiye-Poland Strategic Investment Partnership.
- Founders
- Mehmet Göktürk Iplikçioğlu, Tunç Meriç and Atilla Arda Beşen
- Launch venue
- The Tides Conference Center, Warsaw
- Summit
- Horizon4Poland’26
- Target expansion
- Eight regions across Europe
- Turkish tech professionals in Europe
- More than 40,000
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