ASO-İLTEK 2025boldly reveals Türkiye’s transformation in the field of technology. This research clearly reveals the potential of each province while evaluating intercity technological development and innovation. In this article, Türkiye’s innovation map, the technological production capacities of cities and R&DWe will examine the dynamics.
Türkiye’s Technological Development
of Türkiye technological development mapwas reshaped with the ASO-İLTEK 2025 report. This analysis details cities’ R&D capabilities, digital infrastructure quality and technological production capacity. of Türkiye innovation ecosystemis gaining momentum, especially in big cities and industrial centres.
The Role of Ankara and Istanbul
In the report, AnkaraAnd IstanbulIt is observed that cities such as these come to the fore. Ankara, research and innovation capacityespecially with defenseAnd aviationAn important actor in its sectors. Istanbul, on the other hand, draws attention with its strength in market access and commercialization. These two cities are at the center of Türkiye’s technology production.
Need for Digitalization
Cities such as Kocaeli, Eskişehir, Bursa, İzmir and Kayseri, located in the second layer, have strong industrial infrastructures. However, the inadequacy of these cities in digitalization reveals that R&D investments should be prioritized. The report states that Eskişehir and Kocaeli fell into a subcategory despite their strong production structure.
Infrastructure and Innovation
In the report, fiber infrastructure, broadband accessAnd digital access qualityIt is emphasized that factors such as these determine the differences between cities. Provinces with high production power, digital infrastructureThe fact that it lags behind in the rankings due to its shortcomings increases the importance of investments in this field. Public-private collaborationsand innovative financing mechanisms are required to accelerate digital transformation.
Ankara’s Strategic Power
ASO-İLTEK 2025 report suggests that Ankara is Türkiye’s technology production center and strengthens this position. Ankara, high technology shareIt reached 13.3% in terms of R&D and innovation ecosystem and became a concrete indicator of the R&D and innovation ecosystem. This situation makes Ankara an attractive center for investments.
Global Competition and Defense Technologies
Another important part of the report is defense technologiesis on. It is considered as an area that increases Türkiye’s global competitiveness. defense industry, knowledge based productionAnd innovation capacityplays an important role in the For example, while the export value per kilogram is 1.57 dollars in general production, this figure rises to 65 dollars in the defense sector.
Industrial Centers of Türkiye
It is stated that industrial centers such as Kocaeli, Eskişehir, Bursa and Izmir should accelerate their digitalization and R&D investments. Kayseri stands out in the field of patents and design. Niğde and Iğdır, entrepreneurship supportsis rapidly coming to the fore. This situation shows that Türkiye’s high-tech manufacturing and knowledge-intensive services are not concentrated only in the Ankara-Istanbul axis.
Road Map and Strategic Planning
In the report, to close the gap between cities infrastructure investments, R&D incentivesAnd qualified workforceA multi-layered road map is presented focusing on elements such as. digital infrastructureprioritization of investments and strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystemis among the main dynamics.
As a result, we have a strong vision for Türkiye’s future. technology ecosystemThe goal of creating a new city should be supported by intercity cooperation and digital transformation projects.
