Istanbul, October 2026
A two-week intensive into one of the fastest-growing emerging markets. Manufacturing, halal F&B, textiles, defence-adjacent tech.
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Applications close in 105 days
Programme
Türkiye is the bridge between European demand and Asian supply. With one of the world's largest Muslim consumer bases and competitive manufacturing, it's where many UK Muslim businesses find their second market. The programme is run alongside Türkiye-side partners in Istanbul.
Why this cohort
- Manufacturing partnership matching
- Direct access to OIC-aligned trade bodies
- Sister-city pairings (Birmingham–Bursa, London–Istanbul)
Rooms you'll be in
Indicative itinerary
Week 1-4 · UK prep
Briefing calls, market dossier, candidate-meeting shortlist for your approval.
Day 1-2 · Arrival
Welcome dinner with cohort + leadership team. Cultural orientation. Logistics briefing.
Day 3-10 · Meetings
Pre-arranged B2B meetings, daily debriefs, on-call SMBF support for follow-ups.
Day 11-12 · Wrap-up
Cohort dinner with new partners + investors. Outcomes review. Exit strategy briefing.
90 days · Post-trip
Weekly follow-up call. Entity registration support. Local introductions for unresolved meeting outcomes.