About Us

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to empower 12 deep tech startups, uniting with academics and students across the globe to innovate for humanity.

Our Vision

 

We are envisioning a future where technology, global collaboration, and the collective brilliance of academics and students create sustainable solutions for humanity.

Our Story

12Monkeys, a visionary enterprise born in the vibrant ecosystem of Kalkanli Technology Valley.


Picture a serendipitous gathering on the 10th of January 2024, where the pioneering spirit of the Middle East Technical University Campus in Northern Cyprus thrives. Amidst a circle of fervent academics and students, curiosity swirls like steam rising from a steaming cup of coffee. And there, at the heart of it all, stands Tamer Garip, the catalyst.

As minutes converge into hours—precisely 4 hours and 10 minutes—the blueprint of an endeavor destined to revolutionize the realm of deep technology and innovation is etched into existence.

But why the name 12Monkeys?

It’s more than a mere chronological event; it’s the melding of intellects, the amalgamation of expertise—a bold stride into the frontier of tomorrow.

12Monkeys commits to a dozen projects concurrently, embodying the core principles of its inception: prioritizing excellence over volume, discernment over expediency. Each project benefits from undiluted focus and mastery, creating an eternal cycle of innovation and metamorphosis.
As dusk embraces Kalkanli, 12Monkeys stands as a lighthouse of deep tech innovation, its flame kindled by the memory of that pivotal coffee and the unyielding zeal that unites its founders.

But this narrative transcends more than technological prowess. Let’s weave in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), envisioning a future where 12Monkeys not only pioneers in Deep Tech but also champions Sustainable Development:

  1. No Poverty: Develop technologies to improve access to financial services, integrating poverty reduction into the business model.
  2. Zero Hunger: Leverage advancements in agricultural tech to contribute to ending hunger.
  3. Good Health and Well-Being: Innovate health-tech solutions to enhance global well-being.
  4. Quality Education: Offer educational platforms, democratizing learning for all.
  5. Gender Equality: Ensure equal opportunities and representation across all projects.
  6. Clean Water and Sanitation: Focus on water purification and management systems.
  7. Affordable and Clean Energy: Develop renewable energy solutions.
  8. Decent Work and Economic Growth: Create jobs and promote inclusive economic growth.
  9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Drive innovation, build resilient infrastructure.
  10. Reduced Inequalities: Address inequalities within and among countries.
  11. Sustainable Cities and Communities: Contribute to making cities inclusive and resilient.
  12. Responsible Consumption and Production: Promote resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
  13. Climate Action: Engage in projects combating climate change and its impacts.
  14. Life Below Water: Develop technologies for ocean conservation and sustainable use.
  15. Life on Land: Protect terrestrial ecosystems and halt biodiversity loss.
  16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: Build peaceful societies and effective institutions.
  17. Partnerships for the Goals: Collaborate with stakeholders for sustainable development.

In this crucible of creativity, Deep Tech isn’t just an industry term; it’s the essence of 12Monkeys’ existence. Here, complex scientific challenges are embraced, advanced engineering meets entrepreneurial audacity, and the synergy of AI, spatial computing, and blockchain disrupts and elevates sectors. As the clock ticks, 12Monkeys sculpts the future—one groundbreaking project at a time.

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