Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, In the IT Valley conducted OSB Stars Research 2024 Award Ceremony He participated and shared Turkey's growth targets in the fields of industry and technology. While the companies that stood out in the Organized Industrial Zones (OSB) received their awards at the ceremony, the new projects and applications announced by Minister Kacır had a great impact in the industrial sector.
Big Goals in Industry and Technology
Minister Kacır emphasized Turkey's economic successes in recent years and future goals in his speech. He stated that Turkey has become a major global power, especially in the fields of production, export and technology development.
Record Levels in Exports
- 17 quarters of uninterrupted growth and Turkey's annualized national income 1 trillion 260 billion dollars It was announced that the level was reached.
- Exports in 2024 The highest level in the history of the Republic with 262 billion dollars It was noted that it came out.
- Turkey, Europe's largest white goods manufacturer ve the world's second largest white goods manufacturer It was stated that.
Innovations and Developments in Organized Industrial Zones
OSB Regulation Changes
To facilitate industrialists' access to planned industrial areas Changes to the OSB Regulation made in September 2024 in the scope of:
- A rules-based, transparent governance model was established.
- For strategic investments in new OSB installations 15% area allocation provided.
- It was possible to create housing areas in OIZs.
Allocation Practices in OIZs
- 94 investment areas with an area of 16,2 million square meters in 115 OSBs opened for allocation applications.
- 10 million square meters of area in 2,4 OSB Pre-allocation applications have been initiated.
It was stated that the intense demand from industrialists showed the success of these applications.
Green and Digital Transformation
Minister Kacır said that Turkey green transformation ve digitalization He stated that important projects were undertaken in line with the targets.
Green Transformation Investments
- Within the scope of the project carried out in cooperation with the World Bank, in 2025, 6,3 billion TL green infrastructure investments will be supported.
- Carried out together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Industrial Decarbonization Investment Platformuntil 2030 5 billion euros of international financing will provide.
Digital Transformation Support Programs
- Projects promoting digitalization in industrial areas have been implemented.
- Ecole 42 software schools ve National Technology Academy The aim of such educational initiatives is to prepare young people for the professions of the future.
Advantageous Financing and Incentives for Industrialists
Investment Committed Advance Loan (YTAK)
- Strategic and technological investments 300 billion TL advantageous financing provided.
- In this context, the total size of Transactions of 225 investments totaling 25 billion TL Completed.
HIT-30 Program
- Announced in July 2024 HIT-30 High Technology Investment Program, was announced as the largest-scale incentive program in Turkey's history.
- This program aims to increase investments in next-generation technology.
Education and Qualified Workforce in Organized Industrial Zones
In Organized Industrial Zones, industrialists to meet the need for qualified labor for:
- 85 vocational high schools ve 23 vocational schools continues to provide education.
- Specialization programs ve Sector on Campus With projects such as these, young people are preparing for the professions of the future.
Vision of a Great and Powerful Türkiye
Minister Kacır concluded his speech with the following words:
"We will continue to stand by our industrialists and manufacturers. "Our goal is to make Turkey a global power with new generation high-tech investments. Working together, we will create a stronger and more competitive industrial infrastructure."
The companies and projects that received awards within the scope of the OSB Stars Research revealed Turkey's rise in production and technology development. It was emphasized that these achievements reinforced Turkey's economic and political independence.
