# Tübitak BiGG

> Tübitak BiGG is a VC fund in Kavaklidere backing Artificial Intelligence and Software. See 6 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kavaklidere, Turkey
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Aug 2025
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tubitak
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tubitak
- Website: https://bigg.tubitak.gov.tr/

Tübitak BiGG is a VC fund in Kavaklidere focused on Artificial Intelligence and Software. The 1512 Entrepreneurship Support Program aims to support the activities from the idea stage to the market so that entrepreneurs can transform their technology and innovation-oriented business ideas into enterprises with high added value and high potential to create qualified employment. This way, it is aimed to encourage qualified entrepreneurshipand to create start-up companies that have international competitive power, can develop innovative, high-tech products and services.Within the scope of the program, entrepreneurship training is provided to entrepreneurs and technical, commercial and administrative support is provided to entrepreneurs with industry-experienced guides.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 | 67% |
| Software | 2 | 33% |
| SEO | 1 | 17% |
| SaaS | 1 | 17% |
| EdTech | 1 | 17% |

15 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 5 | 83% |
| Grant | 1 | 17% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trueweld Technology | Trueweld Technology is an industrial software company that detects and solves welding issues on the line. | $20K | Pre-Seed | Aug 01, 2025 |  |
| Sheltron | Sheltron is Turkey's first Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) company, specializing in AI visibility solutions. We help businesses optimize their digital presence for AI-powered platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. As traditional search traffic is projected to decline 50% by 2028, Sheltron positions brands to be discovered inthe AI-first era. Our flagship product, aiseoptimizer.com, provides comprehensive AI visibility analytics and optimization services. Backed by TÜBİTAK BİGG and part of Google for Startups, NVIDIA Inception, Microsoft for Startups, and AWS Startups programs. | $22.6K | Pre-Seed | Jun 28, 2025 |  |
| ORION TWIN | Orion Twin provides AI-powered solutions for fashion production without the need for physical photoshoots or hiring models. The platform allows users to place products on virtual models and create catalog images digitally. Real human models can be digitally dressed and styled to update clothing or accessories without additional props. Accessories,outerwear, and details such as jewelry, shoes, bags, and glasses can be customized on both virtual and real models. It supports production for multiple collections with consistent visuals and short processing times. The platform protects visual integrity, manages copyrights, and provides automatic alignment for a natural fit of products on models. | $300K | Pre-Seed | May 01, 2025 |  |
| ADIM | ADIM focuses on developing immersive 3D educational simulations aimed at improving learning experiences and professional training. Serving educational institutions, corporate entities, and EdTech firms, ADIM provides highly customizable and modular interactive learning solutions. Our value proposition is centered on offering engaging,narrative-driven content that fosters active learning and skill enhancement. The solutions provided by ADIM are designed to create personalized learning pathways and thorough performance assessments, ensuring that learners acquire practical, applicable skills. | $300K | Pre-Seed | Sep 06, 2024 |  |
| DyrobX Robotics | DYROBX is a company that develops autonomous service robots for companies in the HoReCa sector and aims to raise the customer satisfaction standards of these companies. | $30K | Pre-Seed | Mar 05, 2024 |  |
| Fusion Up | Fusion Up is a Mobile Game Studio that develops and manages games. | $26.9K | Grant | Jan 01, 2021 |  |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Turkey Development Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/turkey-development-fund) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Playgate Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/playgate-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Tübitak BiGG invest in?

Tübitak BiGG invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and SEO startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Grant stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Turkey. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Tübitak BiGG last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Tübitak BiGG closed in Aug 2025. Shizune tracks 6 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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