HackZone by Allianz
17 February 2026 - September 2026
Istanbul
HackZone by Allianz is a 6-month, collaboration-focused program that enables growth-stage startups to co-create innovative insurance solutions with Allianz.
Applications Open
The HackZone by Allianz is a six-month, collaboration-focused program that enables growth-stage startups to co-create innovative insurance solutions with Allianz. By working directly with Allianz teams, startups gain the opportunity to develop impactful use cases, accelerate their growth and expand their footprint within the insurance sector. Through access to Allianz APIs, mentorship, and hands-on support, startups gain the tools to enhance customer experiences, explore new business models, and build a competitive edge on a global scale.
Allianz Group, as one of the world's largest insurance and finance groups, provides banking, insurance and asset management services to more than 125 million customers with more than 157 thousand employees in approximately 70 countries. A global leader in asset management, Allianz Group oversees €737 billion in assets for its insurance customers, alongside €1.7 trillion managed by PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors. In Türkiye, Allianz operates through Allianz Trade, Allianz Partners, and Allianz Türkiye.
Founded in 1923 as Şark Sigorta, Allianz Türkiye shares its centennial legacy with the Republic of Türkiye, celebrating 100 years of operations in 2023. A member of Allianz Group since 2008, Allianz Türkiye operates through Allianz Sigorta (non-life insurance), Allianz Yaşam ve Emeklilik, and Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik (private pension and life insurance).
Achieving consolidated GWP and pension contribution of 74.4 billion TL in 2023, Allianz Türkiye leads the industry in customer experience, digitalization, agility, employee engagement, sustainability, and innovation. With its 2,500 employees, 12 regional directorates, 4.800 agencies, 1.400 bank branch channels and 9.000 contracted institutions, Allianz strives to say ‘we secure your future’ to its 7,9 million customers in 81 provinces whenever they are in need.
The company’s headquarters, Allianz Tower, is located in Istanbul, while its operations center, Allianz Campus, is based in Izmir. Allianz Türkiye has also made significant social investments, including the establishment of the Allianz Teknik Earthquake & Fire Test and Training Center. Since 2008, Allianz’s investments in Türkiye have exceeded €1 billion.
HackZone by Allianz is a 6-month program helping scale-ups accelerate growth and co-develop innovative projects with Allianz for global advantage.
As you can see from the detailed program categories, HackZone 6th Batch will specifically focus on startups in the areas of Financial Advisory, Digital Health Solutions, Contact Center Solutions, and Agentic AI. Startups applying should have previously tested their products in the market and be capable of collaborating with Allianz Türkiye.
Startups at an advanced stage with previously tested products should apply.
Startups at the MVP or idea stage are not accepted.
After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming that we have received it. This email will also include information and links related to the Kaggle challenges, should you wish to participate.
While participation in the Kaggle challenges is not mandatory, it can increase your chances of being selected for the HackZone by Allianz Program. If you decide to work on the challenges, you can submit your solution as described in the guidelines provided in the confirmation email.
If your startup passes the preliminary evaluation, we will invite you to a 5-minute online session on Selection Day, scheduled for February 6. You will receive an email regarding this on the evening of December 4.
We recommend marking these two dates on your calendar in advance.
During the selection process, startups are screened based on their innovation, potential impact, technical capabilities, and alignment with the program’s goals.
Selected applicants are then invited to pitch on Selection Day, where they present to C-level executives and experts from Allianz Türkiye and the Tenity team.
All startups that complete a PoC during the program will receive 500.000 TL PoC support.
Startups in the program receive mentorship, participate in workshops, and access resources tailored to their focus area. They can also collaborate with Allianz Türkiye experts, explore potential partnerships, and expand their network within Allianz Türkiye and Tenity.
No, the HackZone by Allianz is free for selected startups. Participants gain access to all program benefits at no cost.
The program will start in February 2026 and conclude in September 2026. During this period, online participation is required for Selection Day, and physical attendance is required for events such as Kick-off, Alumni Day, Investor Day, and Demo Day. Additionally, there is an 80% attendance requirement for online training sessions.
While investment is not guaranteed, Allianz is open to potential collaborations and partnerships depending on the program's outcomes and mutual interest. As part of the program, we will connect you with VCs and angel networks that have made various investments, and if you are in the funding process, we will facilitate introductions to relevant investors.
Applications are accepted through our website during the open application period. Be sure to check our website and Tenity's social media accounts for announcements on application dates.
For additional inquiries, please reach out to Tenity Program Manager Hilal Gercek at hilal.gercek@tenity.com. We’re happy to assist with any questions regarding the program or the application process.
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