Turkey's Industrial and Technological Transformation
In recent years, Turkey has been taking important steps in the field of industry and technology. This transformation process has gained momentum in line with the goal of increasing our country's competitiveness in the international arena. The Ministry of Industry and Technology supports digital transformation by implementing critical projects in this process. In this context, various strategies such as increasing the number of model factories, employment of researchers and international collaborations are being implemented.
The Role of Model Factories
Minister Kacır announced that they will increase the number of model factories leading the industrial transformation to 16. New centers to be opened in Kocaeli, Denizli, Malatya, Tekirdağ, Sakarya and Trabzon, digital transformation of industry will support and provide efficiency to businesses. Model factories optimize production processes, high quality products at competitive prices These factories also contribute to the development of the industrial ecosystem by providing training and consultancy services to entrepreneurs and SMEs.
TUBITAK and Researcher Employment
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) has opened an announcement for 737 new researchers to work on critical projects such as space technologies, artificial intelligence and defense industry. This step, increasing scientific research capacity and aims to strengthen human resources in the field of technology. Minister Kacır said that these researchers are Turkey's potential in the field of science and technology He stated that it will play an important role in revealing the technological developments of Turkey. The participation of researchers in domestic and international projects will make significant contributions to the technological development of Turkey.
Global Collaborations with Tech Visa Program
Launched to expand Turkey's technology ecosystem on a global scale Tech Visa Program, encourages international entrepreneurs to operate in Turkey. In the first 5 months of the program, 214 technology startups applied to move to Turkey. This situation an attractive hub for innovative ideas It is an indication that it has become a global market. Tech Visa Program attracts international talents to Turkey, to the development of technological infrastructure aims to contribute.
International Leading Researchers Program
Minister Kacır said that Turkey scientific research capacity He also drew attention to the international leading researchers program carried out to increase the number of researchers. Within the scope of this program, a total of 57 researchers, 253 of whom are foreign, were supported. Attracting world-renowned scientists to Turkey will strengthen the domestic research ecosystem and will encourage scientific collaborations. Such international projects are critical to solidifying Turkey's place in the technology scene.
Importance Given to Human Resources
Ministry of Industry and Technology, the importance given to human resources emphasizes at every opportunity. The ministry, which received the award for being the public institution that offers the most internship opportunities in the National Internship Program, contributes to the development of young talents. At the same time, medallion of superior talent Such awards demonstrate Turkey's determination to develop its human resources.
Digital Transformation and the Future
Türkiye, with the steps it has taken in the fields of industry, technology and human resources, Accelerating digital transformation and aims to rise to a leading position in global competition. Strategies such as model factories, employment of researchers and international collaborations constitute the cornerstones of this transformation process. Especially in the industrial sector, digitalization With this transformation, productivity increases and costs are reduced. This transformation will make significant contributions to Turkey's economic growth and international competitiveness.
In conclusion, Turkey's transformation process in the field of industry and technology reveals its future potential. Every step taken in this process will help our country gain a stronger position in the international arena.
