US technology giant Apple will make a long-term investment in Türkiye to support new generation content creators, innovative entrepreneurs and manufacturers and to help Türkiye become one of the leading centers in international application development.
Apple stated that five new Apple Developer Academies and one Apple Developer Center will be opened within the scope of these investments, and that these programs will open new career paths for developers, students and entrepreneurs in Türkiye’s digital application economy.
The company will open a new Apple Manufacturing Academy in Türkiye, helping small and medium-sized businesses adopt artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing techniques.
The first academy will open in Istanbul next year
The first of the five developer academies that will be put into service in the next three years will be opened in Istanbul in 2027. These academies will offer free, intensive nine-month programs focusing on coding, design, marketing, project management and artificial intelligence technologies.
These programs aim to provide new entrepreneurs, developers and designers with the basic tools and training needed to find work and create job opportunities in the growing app economy.
While developer academies have been providing training around the world since 2013, there are 19 Apple Developer Academies worldwide. Thanks to the five new academies to be opened in Türkiye, thousands of students will have closer access to these opportunities.
Developer hub will offer new tools, technologies and resources
Apple Developer Center, which will be opened in Istanbul in 2027, will offer new tools, technologies and resources to developers, entrepreneurs and start-ups, while providing access to Apple experts and events.
The center in question will host face-to-face events, workshops and one-on-one appointments across the country. The events, which will be held at regular intervals, will also help developers enrich their skills and improve the design, quality and performance of their applications in the Apple ecosystem.
The Apple Developer Center to be opened in Istanbul will join the developer centers in Bengaluru, Berlin, Cupertino, Shanghai and Singapore.
The first production academy outside the USA will be in Türkiye
Apple will open a new Apple Manufacturing Academy in Ankara in 2028. The production academy will offer free training and consultancy opportunities to small and medium-sized businesses, students and innovative entrepreneurs in Türkiye.
This facility will be Apple’s second manufacturing academy and the first to open outside the United States.
In addition to a hands-on training laboratory, this academy will also include live demonstrations, workshops and co-working spaces designed for professional networking.
The academy aims to increase the pace of innovation and adoption of advanced technologies by supporting Türkiye’s production sector.
PROVIDING SERVICE FOR 35 YEARS
Apple Chairman Tim Cook emphasized that Apple has been serving its customers in Türkiye for 35 years.
Stating that they are proud to support the new generation of innovative entrepreneurs in the coming years with this new commitment, Cook said, “Türkiye’s developer community develops applications used all over the world. Small and medium-sized businesses stand out as organizations that create opportunities all over the country. This investment provides developers and businesses with the training and resources they need to take their brightest ideas even further, as well as access to Apple experts.”
Minister Kacır: Türkiye will continue to grow the digital economy with its qualified human resources
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, in his post on his NSosyal account, noted that they attended President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s reception of Apple Chairman Tim Cook.
Stating that Apple is one of the largest technology companies in the world, Kacır said, “We are pleased with the training and support programs that Apple has launched for application developers and manufacturers in Türkiye. Turkey will continue to grow the digital economy with its qualified human resources.”
