WearTechClub Secures $265K Investment on the Big Bang Stage Marking a New Chapter in Sports & Health Tech

At Big Bang Start-up Challenge, Türkiye’s most prestigious and impactful entrepreneurship stage hosted by İTÜ ARI Teknokent, WearTechClub proudly took its place among the country’s top ventures shaping the future of technology.

Our founder, Özgül Dalkılıç, delivered a compelling presentation on the Big Bang stage sharing our vision of building wearable technologies that integrate artificial intelligence, sustainability, and user-centered innovation to revolutionize how we monitor performance and health in motion.

And we are thrilled to share a major milestone from that very stage:

WearTechClub has secured a total of $265,000 in investment from leading institutions and visionary supporters of innovation in Türkiye:

• Koluman Holding

• Matriks Finansal Teknolojiler A.Ş. (IST:MTRKS)

• İTÜ ARI Teknokent A.Ş.

• Özlem Başyazıcı, a respected name in both the investment and innovation ecosystem.

This funding isn’t just a financial boost, it's a powerful vote of confidence in our mission to develop sensor-integrated, AI-powered wearable solutions that transform the way people train, recover, and maintain well-being.

A Launchpad for Global Growth

The support of these prestigious organizations is helping us unlock new opportunities, build stronger global partnerships, and push our R&D efforts even further. With our sights set on international markets, this investment marks the beginning of a bold new phase in our journey one where Turkish innovation makes an even greater global impact.

“To be recognized by such esteemed names in the industry is both humbling and energizing. We are committed more than ever to building products that not only measure performance, but also improve lives,” said founder Özgül Dalkılıç following the event.

Why This Matters?

The Big Bang Start-up Challenge is known for spotlighting transformative ideas with global potential. WearTechClub’s success on this stage underlines how critical the intersection of health, sports, and intelligent design has become  and how wearable technologies are no longer just trends, but necessities.

From athlete performance to preventive care, our vision is clear: to build wearables that adapt to the human experience not the other way around.

A Thank You to Our Ecosystem

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the incredible mentors, partners, and organizations who have supported our growth from day one. We’re also proud to be part of a thriving innovation ecosystem where startups, especially those led by women entrepreneurs are empowered to scale boldly.

This is not just our win; it’s a win for everyone who believes in purpose-driven technology and human-centered design.