We invite prominent technology experts and brilliant startups desiring to
"create value" and "make a difference" in the digital world, to become
a part of Türkiye’s technology ecosystem,the new creative hub of the world.
With its unique history, rich culture and magnificent nature
With all the opportunities of modern life
Türkiye, the gate where the West and the East clasp hands,
offers unique opportunities in all aspects of life.
Won't you join us?
Türkiye Tech Visa is an exclusive invitation program for talents with critical expertise
in technology and startups with innovative business models and technology-based
studies.
Within the scope of Türkiye Tech Visa, we provide talents and startups with many
privileges and opportunities that accelerate their participation in the Turkish technology
ecosystem and make their lives easier in our country.
Prominent technology experts desire to take part in groundbreaking and
future-shaping projects. They look forward to being part of teams with big goals, working in
advanced infrastructures, and focusing on success.
A host of companies, institutions, and projects that will provide these
opportunities and atmosphere in Türkiye.
World-famous unmanned aerial vehicles, electric cars, and much more…
In Türkiye, you may find the work opportunity to supercharge your career and
empower you to create value.
Startups can find the right environment in Türkiye to grow into giant tech
companies, just as seeds thrive on fertile lands.
It has all the opportunities a startup would need.
You can employ qualified human resources with competitive wages.
You can have the know-how you need or team up with partners in a developed
culture of cooperation.
The government stands ready to smooth the path for startups.
Support and incentives are readily accessible.
Scaling up quickly with a large domestic market to tap into.
Türkiye's location offers a unique opportunity to access global markets as well.
Türkiye is literally at the center of the world.
Türkiye has managed to build an achieved technology ecosystem with its stable investments.
The heart of technology in Türkiye beats in technology development zones, also known as technoparks. TDZs are cooperation and interaction centers where broad incentives are provided for technology development activities. More than 8,000 companies create value with their R&D projects in 97 technoparks that dot the map of Türkiye.
Apart from technoparks, a large ecosystem exists, too. 200,000 researchers develop technology in more than 1500 R&D centers.
More than 200 universities in Türkiye lead advanced technology studies. Researchers of the world’s top universities
prefer universities in Türkiye. Even in the last few years, hundreds of senior researchers and academics have joined
the Turkish technology ecosystem.
Global companies are positioning R&D centers of their global operations in Türkiye.
More than a hundred global companies have R&D centers in Türkiye.
Türkiye has a viable defense, aviation, and space industry. Its achievements with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) speak volumes about its scientific might. It also serves as a sign of its large-scale ecosystem and capacity.
Türkiye's competencies in informatics have also started to gain prominence worldwide. Many projects and
initiatives have been implemented in areas including 5G, cyber security, and fintech to name only a few.
Similarly, the entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing rapidly. In 2021, venture capital investments increased ninefold year
over year, touching a total value of $1.6 billion dollars. Türkiye ranks 10th in Europe and 2nd in the Middle East and North Africa
region in terms of startup investments.
Istanbul ranks 4th among the cities with the highest count of startup investments in Europe.
Türkiye also rose 4 steps to 37th place in the 2022 Global Innovation Index prepared
by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
These investments propelled the Turkish startup ecosystem to receive 2 “decacorns” and 4 "unicorns"
in the last two years. There are nearly a dozen other startups we expect to be unicorns in less than a year.
Türkiye is becoming a unicorn factory.
Young and dynamic.
Türkiye is the largest and youngest country in Europe with a population of 85 million and a median age of 32. With more than 8 million university students, it ranks in the top 10 of the world in higher education. In Türkiye, more than 1.2 million young people graduate from universities every year.
An educated young generation is Türkiye's greatest wealth.
Youth means agility and innovation; dynamism and energy.
The energy you need is right here in the air – whether you come to show your talent as a technologist or bring along your startup to bring your idea to fruition!
You will find yourself.
This a land that has embraced different cultures, hosted different beliefs, and nurtured different traditions for centuries – a place where life can be enjoyed to the full with a modern perspective.
Turkish people are famed for their hospitality and sincerity. You will not feel like a foreigner in Türkiye. Our society is tolerant of different lifestyles. You live on your own terms. You can experience all the possibilities of world-class city life, with rich sports and music scenes.
Turkish cuisine is very rich. The mouth-watering delicacies it has to offer will keep you wanting more! But, do not worry, we got you covered. The widespread availability of modern exercise facilities and lovely promenades for walking will help keep a healthy lifestyle or burn those few extra calories!
You can access the highest level of educational opportunities for yourself and your family.
Comfort, peace, fun, development… Take your pick; you can find it all in Türkiye.
Your health is entrusted to us.
If you're relocating to a new country, one of the key concerns is access to quality healthcare. But this is
not a problem in Türkiye.
The public health system in Türkiye is well-developed; it is empowered with well-equipped facilities and highly-trained medical staff.
Even during the pandemic, health services were provided at high quality.
Turkish hospitals and doctors have earned the world’s trust. Every year, tens of thousands of people flock to Türkiye from all over the world just for treatment.
Moreover, health services in Türkiye are provided completely free of charge for a small premium..
Your health is in safe hands.
Endless discoveries are awaiting you.
Türkiye is a real paradise on earth with its amazing nature, history, culture, archaeological sites, and gastronomic
wonders offering unique tastes. Fit four seasons, Türkiye’s tourism potential has it all; all you need is to
choose your route and pack your suitcase.
On the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List, Türkiye has 19 heritage sites, 17 of which are cultural and two mixed.
With 531 beaches, Türkiye is the 3rd country with the most blue flags in the world, and there is room for every shade of
blue on its glamorous beaches. It also hosts flavor stops with its "creative cities" selected by UNESCO in the field of
gastronomy.