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Workup4Future 2nd Batch: Pioneering Social Impact & Sustainability

December 18, 2024

İlayda Bahadıroğlu

Workup4Future 2nd Batch: Pioneering Social Impact & Sustainability

We’re thrilled to unveil our Workup4Future 2nd Batch, a two and a half months journey that empowers pre-seed to seed-stage startups focused on sustainability, disaster-tech, and social impact. Backed by Türkiye İş Bankası and Tenity, the program offers everything a budding social venture needs—expert mentorship, networking, workshops, and strategic support—to accelerate growth and deliver meaningful change.

About Workup4Future

Workup4Future is a social impact accelerator initiated by Türkiye İş Bankası in partnership with Tenity. Over four months, startups with MVP-level solutions in disaster-tech, sustainability, social inequalities, clean energy, transportation, waste management, and social services receive:

  • Expert Mentorship: Direct guidance from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and specialists.
  • Hands-on Workshops: Sessions covering product development, scaling strategies, and investor pitching.
  • Business Development Support: Collaborative opportunities with Türkiye İş Bankası for pilot projects and potential partnerships.
  • Investor & Network Access: A unique path to connect with key players, strategic partners, and angel investors across the ecosystem.

By combining resources and expertise, Workup4Future’s mission is to empower the next generation of startups to tackle urgent global challenges while driving tangible, long-term impact.

Meet Our 2nd Batch Startups

1. Cognitiwe

Cognitiwe harnesses AI and existing IP cameras to streamline shelf management for retailers and FMCG vendors. By offering real-time data on product placement and inventory, Cognitiwe helps reduce waste, prevent stockouts, and boost profitability—ensuring smoother operations and happier customers.

2. Corpowid Digital Accessibility

Corpowid is a digital accessibility widget that creates inclusive web experiences for people with disabilities, such as epilepsy, dyslexia, visual impairments, and cognitive challenges. Its robust solution helps businesses adhere to accessibility standards, broadening reach and championing online inclusion.

3. ecoNow

ecoNow is a gamified lifestyle app that turns environmental responsibility into a mutually rewarding experience. By incentivizing green habits, it drives a more sustainable trade ecosystem where both consumers and businesses can win through eco-friendly actions and rewards.

4. Kfobix

Kfobix specializes in superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings and autonomous application systems that reduce icing and corrosion in harsh climates. By safeguarding critical power infrastructure, Kfobix enhances both energy efficiency and reliability—even under extreme environmental conditions.

5. Rotamat

Rotamat is a cloud-based software platform that optimizes routes, enabling real-time tracking and eco-friendly distribution. It minimizes costs, measures the carbon footprint, and proves that operational efficiency and sustainability aren’t just compatible—they can thrive together.

6. Zoi Environmental Technologies

Zoi is redefining wastewater treatment through its award-winning BioGuy II, a cutting-edge solution with a new benchmark for resource efficiency. By minimizing environmental impact and maximizing water reuse, Zoi paves the way for cleaner, more sustainable operations on a global scale.

7. Qoordinate by Qavis

Qoordinate is a quantum-powered SaaS platform built for last-mile delivery. Through sustainable route optimization and advanced decision-making systems, Qoordinate substantially lowers operational costs and emissions—setting the stage for greener, next-generation logistics.

What’s Next

Over the coming months, these startups will dive headfirst into workshops, one-on-one coaching, and pitch practice designed to refine their impact-driven solutions. At the program’s finale, they’ll showcase their progress and vision to an audience of potential investors, partners, and thought leaders—positioning themselves at the forefront of entrepreneurial innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates on their milestones and achievements. We can’t wait to see how this cohort rises to the challenge of making our world more equitable, resilient, and sustainable.