Refabric and Homster, two artificial intelligence-driven startups supported by Türk Telekom's Pilot accelerator program, took the stage at this week's startups.watch third-quarter event to share their international success stories and innovative solutions in textile and interior design.
Refabric CEO and co-founder Begüm Doğru Öztekin highlighted the company's end-to-end AI solutions for textile and fashion professionals. Emphasizing Türkiye's strength as a textile powerhouse, Öztekin explained that Refabric's platform reduces operational workload and physical sample needs by up to 85%, enabling more sustainable and market-ready outputs.
Türk Telekom's strategic support
Refabric operates as a B2B cloud-based software and was recognized by Business of Fashion as one of the top four global firms offering design solutions. Excluding jewelry, it ranks among the top three.
The company actively collaborates with retail giants like H&M and their manufacturers in Türkiye, Portugal, Bangladesh and Egypt.
Öztekin credited Türk Telekom's Pilot program for providing weekly mentorship and online sessions. She noted that the program facilitated introductions to potential clients, investors and legal advisors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), helping Refabric navigate company formation and market entry. The startup is currently in a seed funding round.
Interior design with U.S.
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