Our mission
Bold Future Global is a social enterprise addressing the challenge of losing valuable talent abroad.
We connect Turkish scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators with real opportunities to make a tangible impact back home.
We tap into global expertise and build strong partnerships to convert individual potential into collective progress.
The result? Our members make the connections they need to achieve their goals, and we simultaneously drive growth in Türkiye.
Fast track your professional goals with valuable connections, while having an impact
How it works?
1. Join the Bold Future Global community
Sign up to become a member and gain immediate access to a global network of Turkish talent.
2. Connect & collaborate
Participate in exclusive events, mentorship sessions, and networking opportunities that pair you with leading professionals and institutions from around the globe.
3. Access personalized opportunities tailored to your goals
From guidance on EU funding mechanisms (such as Horizon Europe and EIC Accelerator) to collaborative research projects and innovative matchmaking initiatives, we’ll connect you with opportunities to accelerate your path to achieving your goals.
Leadership at Bold Future Global
Burçe Dündar Öztürk
CEO (or whatever role you decide)
With over 27 years of experience in migration and international development, Burçe is the bridge-builder who transforms challenges into opportunities.
Gonca Kara Demir
CTO (or whatever role you decide)
An expert in EU funding and innovation management, Gonca connects deep tech startups and research initiatives with global resources.
Fersun Akyüz Önen
COO (or whatever role you decide)
Specializing in global trade and cross-cultural collaboration, Fersun ensures that every partnership is structured for success.
A snapshot of our community
500+
Diaspora experts enaged
€2M+
EU funding secured
50+
Joint research projects
100+
Startups mentored
The unique approach we use to build connections
Global contribution without borders
We provide a platform for the Turkish diaspora to support Türkiye’s development through outward mobility and giving-back
mechanisms. No physical return is required.
Mutual expertise exchange
Bold Future Global matches the unique strengths of the diaspora for mutual benefit and collaborative progress.
Sustainable knowledge cycles
We create a space for ongoing, adaptable cycles of knowledge transfer that drive long-term innovation and impact.
Services and benefits we provide for our members
Mentorship programs
Connecting diaspora experts with Turkish students and startups
Research collaborations
Joint projects between Turkish and European institutions
Funding access
Guidance on EU funding mechanisms
(Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator)
Networking platforms
Online community and annual events for knowledge sharing