HackZone by Allianz Demo Day: A Day of Conversations & Collaborations

HackZone by Allianz Demo Day: A Day of Conversations, Collaborations, and What Comes Next

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On June 18th, something more than a typical Demo Day happened at DasDas, Istanbul. The fifth edition of the HackZone by Allianz accelerator, co-run by Allianz Türkiye and Tenity, came to a close, not with a finish line, but with a room full of conversations waiting to continue.

Over the past six months, six startups worked side by side with Allianz teams to tackle real-world challenges across insurance, health, sustainability, and AI. The Demo Day was a chance to hear their stories, see their progress, and reflect on what it means to innovate in an industry that’s constantly balancing regulation with reinvention.

Opening the Day with Purpose

The day began with thoughtful remarks from Hümeyra Boztunç, Innovation Manager at Allianz Türkiye, and Onur Kırcı, CMO & Head of Digital. Both reflected on how partnerships with early-stage startups can shift how large organizations learn, adapt, and move faster, when done with intention.

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Six Startups, Six Ways of Looking at the Future

This year's cohort brought a wide spectrum of solutions, some tackling backend inefficiencies, others rethinking user interaction altogether:

• Alon Health | Integrating wearable data into insurers' systems
• Branchsight | Helping multi-location brands navigate digital marketing with precision
• Ingosa | Turning banner ads into real-time conversations using generative AI
• Prowth | A no-code customer profiling and campaign tool for CRM teams
• Text2Test | Making QA teams faster through AI-powered test automation
• Werover | Monitoring wind turbine blades 24/7 to prevent costly failures before they happen

What united them wasn’t just technology, but a clear understanding of where the insurance industry is headed, and how collaboration makes getting there faster, smoother, and more meaningful.

Later, a panel moderated by Serkan Ünsal, Founder of Startups Watch, went beyond the usual buzzwords. Together with Kaan Toker (COO, Allianz Türkiye), Arın Özkula (General Partner, e2VC), and Hasan Emre Özgür (General Partner, Netmera), they explored what true innovation looks like in insurance, and how early-stage founders can build solutions that work both locally and globally. From compliance challenges to product-market fit, the discussion was packed with valuable cues for anyone building in or around the space.

Real People, Real Conversations

As always, one of the most valuable parts of Demo Day came after the pitches. The networking session brought together founders, Allianz teams, investors, and ecosystem builders.

For us, this is where programs like HackZone do their best work. Not just by showcasing what’s been built, but by creating space for what hasn’t yet.

HackZone by Allianz is more than an accelerator, it’s a testbed for how large organizations and early-stage innovators can shape the future together. We’re proud of what this batch has built, and excited about where the relationships, conversations, and momentum will lead next.

If you’re building the future of insurance or shaping the systems around it, we’d love to hear from you.