Accelerator
HackZone by Allianz
2020
Program launched
5
Cohorts completed
46
selected startups
400k TL
PoC Support
2020
Program launched
5
Cohorts completed
46
selected startups
400k TL
PoC Support
About HackZone by Allianz
The HackZone by Allianz Türkiye, powered by Allianz and delivered by Tenity, is a flagship open-innovation accelerator designed to drive collaboration between Allianz and the most promising insurtech and fintech startups in Türkiye and beyond.
Launched in 2020, the program has evolved into one of the region’s most established corporate-startup collaboration platforms – enabling startups to co-create with Allianz experts, validate their products, and scale real-world use cases.
Mentorship from 50+ Allianz experts across product, innovation, and technology
Access to Allianz APIs and the opportunity to develop proof-of-concepts
400,000 TL of PoC funding for successful integrations (non-equity)
Workshops and market access sessions delivered jointly by Allianz and Tenity
Exposure to investors and partners across Tenity’s global ecosystem.
From Challenge to Impact
The Challenge
Allianz Türkiye sought to strengthen its innovation pipeline and connect with external innovators to co-develop new products and solutions for the future of insurance. The goal was not just exploration – but to create tangible commercial outcomes that accelerate Allianz’s digital transformation.
The Solution
Together with Tenity, Allianz designed HackZone, a structured, high-impact accelerator to scout, select, and scale startups capable of delivering real business value.
- Program Design & Operations: End-to-end delivery by Tenity, from scouting to Demo Day.
- Startup Sourcing: 46 ventures identified across five editions since 2020.
- Corporate Collaboration: 50+ Allianz mentors engaged with startups through co-creation sprints.
- Proof-of-Concepts & Pilots: 400,000 TL support per startup for product validation.
Results & Impact
- 590 startups screened and 46 startups accelerated across five editions (2020–2025).
- Four commercial agreements signed following the 2025 edition.
- 50+ Allianz experts involved as mentors and champions.
- Strong pipeline of pilots and integrations in AI, analytics, and customer experience.
- Selected startups have raised more than USD 15M in funding
- Established HackZone as a repeatable open-innovation model for Allianz Türkiye.
The HackZone by Allianz Timeline
2020
First HackZone program launched.
2021-2023
Expanding scope from insurtech to broader fintech
2025
5th edition concludes with 6 startups
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