Turkey is establishing artificial intelligence growth zones and factories

Turkey is preparing to establish artificial intelligence growth zones and factories in order to increase artificial intelligence investments and strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Within the scope of the action plan covering the 2026-2030 period, financing mechanisms extending from the research stage to the growth of companies and supports for SMEs are being implemented.

Artificial Intelligence Growth Zones

Studies have been initiated to create artificial intelligence growth zones where energy, land, and telecommunication infrastructure are prepared in advance.

These special zones will house artificial intelligence factories powered by low-carbon electricity that companies can utilize jointly.

Financing Ladder

An Artificial Intelligence Financing Ladder consisting of two funds is being established for the process ranging from basic research to the growth of startups.

Financing will be provided to projects and domestic ventures through the National Artificial Intelligence Research Fund and the Artificial Intelligence Growth Fund.

Coupon Support for Small Businesses

It is planned to offer at least 1,000 artificial intelligence coupons within the first year to enable SMEs to implement their projects.

Supported projects are aimed at achieving productivity increases and turning into permanent products.

Targets and Collaborations

It is envisaged that investments will reach at least 10 billion dollars by 2030 and an installed capacity of 1 gigawatt will be attained.

The process will be carried out in cooperation with relevant institutions under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology.