Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, brings together entrepreneurs, investors and technology leaders from around the world Take Off Istanbul Minister Kacır emphasized the importance of technology entrepreneurship in his event. National Technology Move He explained in detail his achievements and goals in technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
Technology Entrepreneurship in Turkey: The Growth and Maturation Period
Minister Kacır said that Turkey's entrepreneurship ecosystem growth and maturation phase He drew attention to the following points:
- An average investment of $2010 million per year between 2019 and 66 technology initiatives, in the last 5 years, Over $1 billion investment took place.
- This growth, 15 times increase It means that Turkey has become an important player on the global stage in the field of entrepreneurship.
Take Off Istanbul: The Global Stage for Innovative Business Ideas
Organized under the leadership of the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation, Take Off Istanbul is realized with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Presidency Investment Office.
- More than 200 startups, came together with local and global industry leaders.
- Entrepreneurs from 23 countries met with technology investors and capital fund managers.
- The event held at the Istanbul Fair Centeraims to offer new collaborations and opportunities in the world of entrepreneurship.
The Goal of Becoming a Global Center with the National Technology Move
Minister Kacır expressed the importance of Turkey's investments in technology and the National Technology Move with the following words:
“Our goal is to make Turkey a leader in technology entrepreneurship Global Center "to make into."
In line with this goal, Türkiye:
- 104 technopark,
- More than 11 thousand technology startups,
- More than 1.600 R&D and design centers,
- 300 thousand R&D human resources,
- Annual R&D spending of over $16 billion is advancing rapidly in the field of technology and innovation.
2030 Goals: 100 Thousand Startups and 100 Turcorns
Minister Kacır announced Turkey's concrete goals in technology entrepreneurship:
- The birth of 2030 thousand technology startups by 100.
- 100 of these startups have reached a billion-dollar valuation and achieved Unicorn (Turcorn in Turkey) status.
This vision positions technology as a leading area for Turkey's development model.
The Global Transformation of Innovative Business Ideas
Minister Kacır stated that initiatives are at the core of innovative technologies that transform the world:
“Technology entrepreneurship in Turkey is an integral part of our development model, and is even considered the leading area of our success story.”
In line with this understanding, Take Off Istanbul offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to take their place on the global stage and contributes to Turkey's technology journey.
Turkey's Technology Vision
Take Off Istanbul, Turkey its commitment to the technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem and stands out as an event that showcases its global vision. Türkiye, National Technology Move It aims to be a competitive player on the global stage while supporting local initiatives.
Take Off Istanbul, as a platform where innovative business ideas are born and global success stories are written, reveals Turkey's power and potential in this field.
