Enterprise PoC
The right institution, problem area and viable PoC scope come together in one focused plan.
FinTech & AI · İzmir 2026
From product
to deal
DealUP brings market-ready FinTech and AI startups to the same table as the right institutions. The selective 12-week programme creates a practical path towards PoCs, commercial partnerships and investor conversations.
Open call · Selective cohort
Built for collaboration
with the right foundations
We connect startups with a working product, a defined customer and the capacity for enterprise collaboration with the right problem owners and decision-makers.
10
selected startups
12
weeks
2
focus: FinTech · AI
Why DealUP?
More than a standard
accelerator
Rather than placing every startup in the same training track, DealUP moves according to each company’s commercial priorities. The goal is to establish the right connections, define viable PoC scopes and turn conversations into actionable partnerships.
BUILT AROUND EACH STARTUP
Not one format,
Not one format,
the right route
The programme keeps a shared structure while each working plan is shaped around the startup’s product, target customer and priority collaboration area.
Commercial partnership
The value proposition, pricing and sales process are refined around enterprise decision-making.
Investor access
The financial narrative, data room and fundraising strategy are prepared for real investor conversations.
12-week structure
12 weeks,
four phases
Every phase closes with a clear output that prepares the startup for its next commercial step.
01 · WEEKS 1–3
Diagnose
We clarify product, market, regulatory and sales bottlenecks together.
Output: Prioritised roadmap02 · WEEKS 4–6
Position
We strengthen the enterprise value proposition, pricing and PoC structure.
Output: Viable PoC proposal03 · WEEKS 7–10
Connect
We connect the startup with relevant institutions, technology stakeholders and investors.
Output: Active conversation pipeline04 · WEEKS 11–12
Close
We move active conversations towards a pilot, commercial partnership or investment agenda.
Output: Actionable progress planOpen call · 2026
For the 2026 cohort
we are looking for 10 startups
Applications are open; the programme is selective. We will work with 10 startups offering the strongest combination of product maturity, enterprise collaboration potential and capacity to execute.
Who is DealUP for?
For FinTech and AI teams ready to take their next step in the enterprise market.
- ✓ FinTech and AI startups with an MVP or working product
- ✓ A defined customer segment and a verifiable problem area
- ✓ A team able to run pilot or sales conversations during the programme
- ✓ A scalable business model and strong founder commitment
Selection process
A four-step selection process
Applications are reviewed by the BC Partnering and Pars VC teams. Selected startups are invited to one-to-one interviews, after which the 2026 cohort is confirmed.
Ecosystem
The right network,
meaningful collaboration
DealUP brings programme owners, technology and ecosystem stakeholders, PoC partners and Innovation Supporters into one structure designed to support commercial progress.
Programme owners and operators
Join the programme
Pilots and commercial collaborationBecome a PoC Partner
Explore PoC opportunities with relevant FinTech and AI startups around your institution’s priority problem areas.
Grow with the programmeBecome a Sponsor or PartnerContribute to the programme’s visibility, expert network and the startups’ institutional access.
Technology and ecosystem partners
Sensor Hub is a European Digital Innovation Hub initiative operated within SUNUM and co-funded by the European Union.
Innovation Supporters
DealUP Innovation Supporters join the programme’s institutional collaboration network and gain new points of contact with PoC partners, sponsors and ecosystem stakeholders. New supporters are introduced weekly throughout the programme. Your institution can be part of this network.
Media Partner
Frequently asked questions
Short questions,
clear answers
What you need to know about applications, selection, programme structure and institutional participation.
What exactly is DealUP?
DealUP is a selective 12-week business development programme that connects market-ready FinTech and AI startups with the right institutions. It creates a practical path towards PoCs, commercial partnerships and investor conversations.
Who can apply?
FinTech and AI startups with an MVP or working product, a defined target customer and the capacity to develop an enterprise pilot within 12 weeks may apply.
How many startups will be accepted?
The 2026 cohort is limited to 10 startups. Applications are assessed on product maturity, commercial readiness, team capacity and collaboration potential.
How does the selection process work?
Applications are jointly reviewed by BC Partnering and Pars VC. Suitable teams are invited to one-to-one interviews, after which the final cohort is selected.
Is the programme limited to training?
The programme is built around each startup’s commercial needs rather than a standard training calendar. Work focuses on PoC design, institutional matching, sales readiness and investor conversations.
Does the programme guarantee an investment or pilot?
DealUP does not guarantee an investment, pilot or commercial agreement. Instead, it prepares startups for focused conversations with the right institutions and creates stronger conditions for collaboration.
How can institutions participate?
Institutions can participate as an Innovation Supporter, technology partner or PoC Partner. PoC Partner applications can be submitted through the corporate form; other partnership enquiries can be sent to info@pars.vc.
From product to deal
The final is not on stage. It is at the table.
2026 cohort
Your next partnership
could start here
If your product is ready for enterprise collaboration, apply to the DealUP 2026 cohort.
Start your application ↗