The Bursa Eskişehir Bilecik Development Agency (BEBKA) has been awarded the SES Star in the “Best-in-class Startup Programs” category at the 2025 Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Awards, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge.
The award ceremony, held at the ICC Headquarters in Paris in collaboration with the OECD and the European Commission, recognized 54 organizations worldwide that are shaping and advancing startup and innovation ecosystems. Through its sustainable, inclusive, and high value-added entrepreneurship programs, BEBKA was ranked among the organizations serving as global benchmarks in ecosystem development.
The SES Star Award granted to BEBKA was formally presented to Sabri Bayram, Secretary General of BEBKA, during the ceremony. This recognition highlights the Agency’s internationally acknowledged efforts in strengthening entrepreneurship, technology-driven development, and innovation ecosystems across the TR41 Region.
The SES Awards aim to showcase leadership and impact demonstrated by public institutions and ecosystem actors in areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, talent development, and industry collaboration. BEBKA’s selection as a SES Star represents a strong indication of the growing role of regional development policies centered on entrepreneurship and innovation.
During the ceremony, Mind the Bridge also presented its report titled “The Calm Before the AI Storm – Global Innovation Ecosystems 2025.” The report emphasizes the emerging competitive dynamics and policy priorities driven by artificial intelligence within global startup ecosystems.
BEBKA will continue its efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem, support innovative business models, and enhance the global competitiveness of the region in the coming period.
