ISTANBUL The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) has said that it is launching a funding program of 250 million euros ($287.7 million) for young entrepreneurs in Türkiye, after implementing similar programs in 12 other countries. “The initiative is supported by the Turkish government and the European Union (EU) and aims to provide financial assistance, know-how and non-financial business development services to people under the age of 35,” according to a bank statement.