Through the Medium-Term Program (OVP), new program calls are planned to be issued under the Technology-Oriented Industrial Move Program to develop and produce critical products and technologies using domestic resources.
According to the summary from the OVP for the years 2025-2027, Turkey aims to enhance competitiveness in foreign markets by focusing on technological renewal and sectoral transformation in the industrial sector, which is the main driver of growth.
During this period, active industrial policies will be implemented with a sector prioritization approach. Criteria such as logistics, proximity to markets, access to qualified human resources, and the protection of agricultural lands will be considered in determining industrial growth zones at the national level, and planned industrial areas with ready infrastructure will be expanded.
### NEW PROGRAM CALLS WILL BE ISSUED
New program calls will be issued under the Technology-Oriented Industrial Move Program to develop and produce critical products and technologies using domestic resources.
The Investment Commitments Advance Credit Program will be implemented more effectively and selectively in a focused manner, integrated with the existing investment incentive system, to support exports in productive sectors and high-value-added product groups.
Large-scale investments that will position Turkey as a high-tech production center in the region will be supported through the HIT-30 Program, which encompasses newly emerging priority technology areas such as semiconductors, e-mobility, green energy, advanced manufacturing, healthy living, communication and space technologies, as well as innovative digital technologies with project-based customized mechanisms and attractive support packages.
### WHICH SECTORS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY?
R&D activities will be conducted in health sciences and technologies, particularly in vaccines, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic kits, and artificial intelligence applications, to ensure the local production of high value-added products in the defense industry.
Domestic products and technology transfer will be supported through public procurement. Government aids, particularly the investment incentive system, will be implemented in a straightforward and effective manner, based on impact analyses.
New support packages will be implemented through credit guarantee institutions, with a Treasury-backed guarantee system, to support investment and exports in priority areas.
Technological transformation, export potential, and employment opportunities provided by private sector investments will be supported to reduce development disparities within and between regions and enhance regional competitiveness.
### INCUBATORS WILL BE WIDELY EXPANDED
The R&D and innovation ecosystem will be strengthened, supporting R&D-based investments and entrepreneurship. The number of R&D and design centers as well as technology development zones will be increased. With the support of regional infrastructures, incubator centers will be expanded through the model of entrepreneurship offices, bringing more entrepreneurs into the ecosystem.
Mechanisms for the valuation, access to financing, and commercialization of patents, trademarks, and designs will be strengthened to enhance the contribution of intellectual property assets to high-tech and value-added production.
A specialization model will be implemented to allow large-scale private sector R&D centers and technopark companies to focus on new technology areas and produce pioneering outputs to enhance their competitiveness.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the high-tech manufacturing and IT sectors, as well as startups with the potential to become “Turcorns,” will receive more focused and intensive support with the aim of capacity development and global competitiveness. Continuous support for the venture capital investment funds is planned to ensure sustainable growth in the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Sectoral development platforms will be supported to provide qualified consulting services to entrepreneurs.
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Arwen Volkov, A graduate of the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland with a degree in International Finance, Arwen specializes in sustainable finance and green investments. She began her career at an investment bank in London, where she developed financing models for environmentally friendly projects. Known for her analytical and strategic thinking skills, Arwen is a sought-after financial consultant. In her spare time, she mentors fintech startups, contributing to their growth strategies. She is also a nature enthusiast and an amateur photographer.
