# Polkadot 2026 Turkey Business Development and Ecosystem Growth Plan – Istanbul-Based **URL:** \ **Category:** Governance\ **Tags:** events, hackathon, hackathon-idea\ **Created:** [December 22, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434 "2025-12-22T02:38:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kriptolojik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f6c823/32.png) [@kriptolojik](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/kriptolojik)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/1 "2025-12-22T02:38:44Z")
# **Polkadot 2026 Turkey Business Development and Ecosystem Growth Plan – Istanbul-Based** ## **1. Overview and Timeframe** This business development and ecosystem growth plan covers a **12-month period from January 2026 to January 2027**. The primary objective of the plan is to establish **sustainable developer adoption of the Polkadot ecosystem in Turkey** , build **university-based builder communities** , and **strengthen long-term parachain adoption**. Activities will be conducted primarily in **Istanbul** , with strategic collaborations formed with **selected universities, technology clubs, and Web3 communities across Turkey**. * * * ## **2. Strategic Objectives** Within the scope of this plan, the following strategic objectives are pursued: - Building a **qualified and sustainable developer talent pool** for the Polkadot ecosystem in Turkey - Providing **direct access to early-stage builders** through university clubs - Delivering **practical and comprehensible education** on Polkadot’s technical architecture (Relay Chain, Parachains, Substrate) - Producing **local hackathon and buildathon outputs** for parachain projects - Introducing Polkadot’s **hybrid blockchain architecture and enterprise use cases** to the Turkish market - Increasing **visibility and brand awareness of Polkadot** at major technology and finance events in Turkey * * * ## **3. Event and Education Model** ### **3.1 Builders Meetup Program** - Regular events will be organized, with a **minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 meetups per month**. - A total of **12 to 36 physical or hybrid Builders Meetups** are targeted throughout the year. - Events will be co-organized with **university blockchain and technology communities**. The target participant profile includes individuals from the following disciplines: - Computer Engineering - Software Engineering - Management Information Systems - Economics, Finance, and FinTech communities - Web3 developers and entrepreneurs * * * ### **3.2 Education System and Content Structure** Training programs will be designed with a **modular and progressive structure** , tailored to participants’ knowledge levels. #### **Module 1: Polkadot Fundamentals and Consensus Architecture** This module focuses on Polkadot’s core architecture and security model. Topics include: - Detailed explanation of the Polkadot Relay Chain architecture - Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS) consensus mechanism - Roles and responsibilities of Validators, Nominators, and Collators - Shared security model and network security approach - Polkadot’s Layer-0 architecture and its differences from other networks * * * #### **Module 2: Substrate Workshop (Technical Training)** This module provides **hands-on technical training** for developers, aiming to deliver practical experience in Substrate-based blockchain development. - Introduction to the Substrate framework architecture - Runtime structure and execution logic - Pallet architecture and customization processes - Custom blockchain development examples - Introduction to parachain development - Testnet environments and local node setups * * * #### **Module 3: Hybrid Blockchain and Enterprise Use Cases** This module focuses on **enterprise and hybrid usage scenarios** enabled by the Polkadot infrastructure. - General operation of hybrid blockchains built on Polkadot - Public and private chain integration models - Enterprise identity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance - DeFi, RWA, DePIN, and enterprise Web3 use cases * * * ## **4. Hackathon Planning** - **Two parachain-focused hackathons** are planned within the 12-month period. - Hackathons will be conducted **in collaboration with selected Polkadot parachain projects**. - Organizations will be carried out together with **universities and local Web3 communities**. Targeted hackathon outputs include: - MVP-level decentralized applications (dApps) - Substrate-based chain experiments - Parachain integration ideas and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) Successful teams will be guided toward: - **Polkadot Grants** - **Parachain accelerator programs** - **Global hackathons and buildathons** * * * ## **5. Integration with Major Events in Turkey** The plan includes integration with the following major events: - Istanbul Blockchain Week - Web3 and FinTech summits - University technology festivals - Artificial intelligence and blockchain-focused conferences At these events, the following activities will be conducted to drive developer acquisition and brand visibility: - Speaker participation - Workshops and side events - Polkadot booths or community meetups * * * ## **6. Team Structure and Competencies** ### **6.1 Sadık Emre ALKAN** **Business Development, Ecosystem, and University Relations Lead** Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. A business development professional who evaluates crypto assets and blockchain projects through the lenses of **fundamental analysis, governance structures, and sustainable ecosystem growth** , and who has actively contributed to **market development, university partnerships, and community building** for Layer-1 blockchain networks in Turkey. Below are the roles undertaken and concrete contributions delivered on a per-project basis. * * * ### **Concordium – Turkey Representation & Commercial Partnerships** **Role:** Turkey Representative – Business Development and Ecosystem Expansion **Key Contributions:** - Positioning Concordium’s **MiCA-compliant, identity-layered Layer-1 architecture** for the Turkish market - Establishing an **Education Academy** , including: - Raising awareness among Turkish developers and enterprises regarding: - Conducting commercial partnership and integration discussions with: **Reason for Conclusion:** - Global CEO transition at Concordium - Temporary suspension of global representation and ambassador programs during the transition * * * ### **Qubic – Turkey Community Management & Representation** **Role:** Turkey Community Manager and Local Representative **Key Contributions:** - Introduction of Qubic’s **DAO-based Layer-1 architecture** to the Turkish community - Social media initiatives including: - Publication of technical and conceptual articles on Medium covering: - Physical and online events: - Managing Qubic’s **main sponsorship participation** at Istanbul Blockchain Week **DAO and Technical Governance Expertise:** - Qubic DAO proposal and block approval mechanism: - In-depth analysis of DAO governance, voting structures, and centralization risks **Reason for Departure:** - DAO governance shifting under the control of a specific group - Strategic disagreements related to the Monero network’s 51% attack - Professional separation due to centralization concerns * * * ### **BlockDAG – Turkey Business Development** **Role:** Turkey Business Development and University Relations **Key Contributions:** - Developer- and university-focused builder growth strategies in Turkey - University events: - Hackathon and buildathon involvement: - Guiding numerous developers toward: **Current Status:** - Temporary suspension of technical and community-focused activities due to BlockDAG’s restructuring and transition phase * * * ### **Personal Vision and Approach** My goal in my country is to build a blockchain and Web3 ecosystem where: - High-quality ideas are not only discussed - They are translated into real production - Growth is sustained through the university–developer–industry triangle * * * ### **6.2 Berk Deniz Çakır – Technical Lead and Builder Coordination** - Management Information Systems student at Işık University - Active executive member of the Işık Blockchain Club - Smart contract development and Web3 infrastructure experience - Hackathon experience in the Sui and Monad ecosystems - Freelance Web3 developer and technical documentation contributor - University–industry collaboration and Alchemy Pay event organization experience **Focus Areas:** Substrate education, technical workshops, developer mentorship, and hackathon processes. * * * ### **6.3 Mert Ali Dalkır – Community and Operations Manager** - Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems - Founder and President of the Işık University Blockchain Club - Leader of the Işık Technology Clubs Union - Board member of the Web3 Technologies Association - Organization of 100+ events and 20+ hackathons - Community management and business development experience - Partnerships with global exchanges and Web3 agencies **Focus Areas:** Community building, operational processes, event organization, and partner management. * * * ## **7. Long-Term Vision** The core vision of this plan is to establish a **permanent, production-oriented Polkadot builder ecosystem in Turkey**. The objective is not merely to organize events, but to cultivate **developer teams that consistently produce value and are fully integrated into the global ecosystem**. Long-term targeted outcomes include: - Polkadot-based projects originating from Turkey - Developer teams working directly with parachains - Local communities fully integrated with the global Polkadot ecosystem The overall structure of the proposed activities is outlined above. The plan may be **refined and enhanced based on recommendations from the Polkadot DAO**. Upon positive evaluation by the Polkadot DAO, the **first event proposal will be submitted**. Respectfully, **Sadık Emre ALKAN** **Berk Deniz Çakır** **Mert Ali Dalkıran** The feedback process will take a week. In the meantime, Hello Polkadot ! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ThomasR](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.polkadot.network/thomasr/32/1227_2.png) [@ThomasR](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/ThomasR)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/2 "2025-12-22T21:49:16Z")
Is it a discussion to prepare for a coming OpenGov ref ? Unfortunately, there is almost 0 chance for it to pass if it’s the case. 😅 ---
**Author:** ![kriptolojik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f6c823/32.png) [@kriptolojik](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/kriptolojik)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/3 "2025-12-23T00:57:03Z")
No, it has nothing to do with OpenGov. This offer is for promotional, developmental, and educational purposes. If you have any suggestions regarding the offer, please let us know. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ThomasR](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.polkadot.network/thomasr/32/1227_2.png) [@ThomasR](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/ThomasR)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/4 "2025-12-23T14:06:33Z")
Ok but what do you expect from the community ? Does it mean you will do all these actions and events for free ? NB: the new guideline for 2026 events should (TBC) turn towards web2 events, not web3. So all the “blockchain” events you propose may be irrelevant. ---
**Author:** ![kriptolojik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f6c823/32.png) [@kriptolojik](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/kriptolojik)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/5 "2025-12-23T20:54:02Z")
Of course, these events will be subject to certain fees. However, we will try to prioritize minimum cost and maximum benefit as much as we can. We aim to progress by creating Web3-based events. What I write is just about getting the opinions of the community.We want the community to guide us on the business plan we are writing. Suggestions would be great. The first pilot event proposal will be submitted on the first weekend of 2026. The main purpose is to develop the Polkadot ecosystem. ---
**Author:** ![ThomasR](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.polkadot.network/thomasr/32/1227_2.png) [@ThomasR](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/ThomasR)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/6 "2025-12-24T09:20:33Z")
And your proposal will be rejected i insist. You should read/learn about the current guidelines of W3F and the current set of events leading to the closing of bounties. The last similar ref in comparison to what you are proposing was rejected. > **[Accelerating Ecosystem and Builder Growth, Education, and Adoption in Hungary...](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1793)** > > \## Overview > > The Hungarian Polkadot DAO proposes a \*\*6-month... And these guys have a strong reputation in the eco, which unfortunately you don’t. I’m just warning you that are wasting time here. But if you want to continue, of course you’re free. ---
**Author:** ![kriptolojik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f6c823/32.png) [@kriptolojik](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/kriptolojik)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/7 "2025-12-24T09:41:51Z")
We do not wish to do things solely to gain favor with certain circles. We want to continue development for Polkadot with a more productive infrastructure. By the way, rest assured, we have a very strong network within the Turkish ecosystem. Once we make the first pilot offer, they will see how strong the positive feedback will be if it is accepted. By the way, yes, Hungary and Europe are not as influential as Turkey. ---
**Author:** ![BTCEnjoyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9d8465/32.png) [@BTCEnjoyer](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/BTCEnjoyer)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/9 "2025-12-26T17:58:22Z")
is it look like tho? cuz it looks like its community growth operations in turkey 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Alaracam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c37758/32.png) [@Alaracam](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/Alaracam)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-2026-turkey-business-development-and-ecosystem-growth-plan-istanbul-based/16434/11 "2025-12-28T18:58:52Z")
👏👏absolutely correct. Do your best guys