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Apple Announces Long-Term Investment in Turkey Following Tim Cook's Visit
Following former Apple CEO Tim Cook's visit to Turkey, the tech giant released a new announcement. Under Apple's commitment to Turkey, technology and smart manufacturing academies will be established in Istanbul and Ankara in 2027 and 2028.
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Apple has been making various investments in countries worldwide for years. Recently, former Apple CEO Tim Cook visited Turkey, and immediately afterward, the tech giant released a new announcement.
Apple announced that it has launched a comprehensive investment program to support developers, entrepreneurs, and businesses in Turkey. Under the plan, five new Apple Developer Academies across the country, an Apple Developer Center in Istanbul, and the company's first Apple Manufacturing Academy facility outside the US in Ankara will be opened.
Starting operations in 2027
According to the investment schedule, the first Developer Academy and Developer Center will begin operations in Istanbul in 2027. The Manufacturing Academy, which focuses on smart manufacturing technologies, will open its doors in Ankara in 2028.
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In his statement on the matter, Apple Chairman Tim Cook stated that the company has been serving in Turkey for 35 years and said:
"Apple has been serving our customers and communities in Turkey for 35 years. With this new commitment, we are proud to support the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs in the coming years. Turkey's developer community creates apps used worldwide. Small and medium-sized enterprises stand out as organizations creating opportunities across the country. This investment provides developers and businesses with the training and resources needed to take their brightest ideas even further, as well as access to Apple experts."
Five new Apple Developer Academies to open over the next three years
It will not be limited to the investments in 2027. Apple will establish five developer academies across Turkey within three years to support the local app economy. The first center in this series will enter service in Istanbul in 2027. The Apple Developer Academy network, launched in 2013 with 19 locations worldwide, will cover students in Turkey with this step.
Students and entrepreneurs will receive nine months of free education at the academies. The curriculum will cover the following areas:
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- Coding and software development
- Interface and user experience design
- Marketing and project management
- Artificial intelligence (AI) technology integration
- Product design focused on accessibility, privacy, and sustainability
Global standard Apple Developer Center coming to Istanbul
The Apple Developer Center, which will be established in Istanbul in 2027, will offer developers, startup teams, and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work directly with Apple engineers. This center will be one of the new locations added to the global network following Cupertino, Bengaluru, Berlin, Shanghai, and Singapore.
In-person technical workshops, one-on-one technical consultation appointments, and regular developer meetups will be held at the center. The stated goal is to enhance the international competitiveness of apps produced in Turkey by improving their design, performance, and optimization quality in the Apple ecosystem.
Apple also referenced the achievements of Turkish students in Swift Student Challenge competitions and the development of local communities, stating that Meet with Apple sessions, developer forums, and artificial intelligence (AI) powered technical search tools on the Developer platform continue to be offered to developers.
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First Apple Manufacturing Academy outside the US to be established in Ankara
The manufacturing pillar of the investment plan consists of the facility to be opened in Ankara. Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, the Apple Manufacturing Academy is the company's second manufacturing academy worldwide and its first outside the US.
The center will provide free training and consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), engineering students, and entrepreneurs. The facility will house hands-on laboratories, live technology demonstration areas, and co-working spaces.
The main topics of the training program delivered by Apple experts are:
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| Training Area | Scope and Content |
|---|---|
| Smart Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Machine learning technologies and predictive maintenance systems |
| Advanced Automation | Industrial robotic systems and process automation |
| Operational Efficiency | Lean manufacturing techniques and line efficiency optimization |
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This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
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