Türkiye’s Bold AI Investments in 2025

Türkiye is investing heavily in AI. The goal is to boost the economy. This is a big move for the country.

In February 2025, Türkiye struck a $5 billion deal with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. This funding will support public sector projects. The focus is on sustainability and green development [1].

In July 2024, the Turkish government unveiled a $30 billion incentive package. This targets high-tech sectors. It includes $5 billion for electric vehicle production. Another $5 billion is set aside for a semiconductor chip factory [2].

Despite these efforts, challenges remain. Türkiye's AI market is expected to grow by 27.94% each year. It could reach $7.37 billion by 2030. However, Türkiye struggles to nurture AI startups. The number of startups is low compared to global leaders [3]. 

Several factors are at play. Insufficient funding is a major issue. There is also a talent gap. The tech ecosystem is still developing.

Türkiye's National AI Strategy (2021-2025) aims high. The goal is to increase AI's contribution to GDP to 5%. The plan also includes creating 50,000 AI-related jobs by 2025 [4]. Yet, as of mid-2024, only 34 out of 122 planned AI projects have been completed. This shows signs of overambition in policy objectives.

The regulatory environment adds more complexity. A draft AI law was introduced in June 2024. It emphasizes safety, transparency, and accountability [5]. Critics warn that strict compliance could burden startups and small businesses. This might hinder innovation in the sector.

In summary, Türkiy is making significant investments in AI. However, structural challenges and regulatory hurdles may slow down private sector growth. Public-private collaboration is key to fostering AI innovation.