Erdogan: 100,000 tech initiatives planned by 2030
Turkey affirms that investing in advanced technology has become a strategic necessity to boost the economy and sovereignty. The country aims to establish 100,000 startup technology companies by 2030, with a total value reaching up to $100 billion. During the Turkish Innovation Week event, President Erdoğan highlighted a significant transformation in the research and development sector, noting that spending has increased from $1.2 billion in 2002 to approximately $20 billion today. Defense and aerospace product exports have risen to over $10 billion, employing more than 100,000 people. He also emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges posed by the dominance of major technological powers, warning against "technological fascism" and "dark factories" that reduce the human element. The president stressed the need to adapt policies and legislation to confront these shifts and future challenges.
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