Strategic Market Access
A geographic position linking European, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and North African markets within a single logistics footprint.
Featured market
Türkiye: Connecting Europe, Asia and Global Growth Markets
Positioned at the crossroads of three continents, Türkiye combines an established manufacturing base, a fast-growing technology sector and deep trade and infrastructure links. Explore the opportunity and connect with the founders and investors building it at EM Summit NYC.
- Featured market
- Featured September 25
- Independent programming
This page is independent editorial content prepared by EM Summit NYC 2026. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in partnership with the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, the Government of Türkiye, or any ministry or agency named below.
Section 01 · Why Türkiye
Why Türkiye
A market built on scale manufacturing, deep trade relationships and a fast-modernizing infrastructure base.
Manufacturing
An established industrial base spanning automotive, textiles, machinery and consumer goods, with decades of export experience.
International Trade
Longstanding trade relationships and customs arrangements that support cross-border supply chains into neighbouring regions.
Technology
A growing technology sector supported by a large, young talent pool and an expanding venture and start-up ecosystem.
Infrastructure
Continued investment in transport, energy and digital infrastructure underpins the country's role as a regional hub.
Innovation
Technology development zones and R&D incentive programmes are encouraging higher value-added production.
Export Ecosystem
A dense network of export-oriented manufacturers gives international partners established routes to regional and global markets.
Regional Connectivity
Air, sea and rail connectivity across Europe, Asia and the Middle East supports distribution and logistics operations.
Section 02 · Priority Themes
Priority Investment Themes
Twelve themes where international capital and operating partners are actively engaging with Türkiye's growth agenda.
ICT & Digital Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Automotive & Mobility
Financial Services & Fintech
Infrastructure
Energy & Renewables
Healthcare
Logistics
Aerospace
Machinery
Tourism
R&D & Innovation
Section 03 · Incentives
Investment Support & Incentive Environment
Türkiye maintains a structured incentive framework designed to support both broad-based and priority investment, organized around several official categories.
Development-focused incentivesTechnology-oriented incentivesStrategic investment incentivesSectoral and regional incentivesProject-based incentivesR&D support programmesExport-oriented supportEmployment-related incentives
Source: Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye · Verified 2025-01 by EM Summit Editorial
Eligibility, thresholds and incentive terms depend on applicable laws, project characteristics and official approval.
Section 04 · Investment Zones
Investment Zones
A network of designated zones supports manufacturing, technology and export-oriented investment across the country.
Industrial Zones
Purpose-built zones with shared infrastructure for manufacturing and production.
Technology Development Zones
Designated areas supporting R&D, software and technology-led ventures.
Free Zones
Trade and logistics zones structured to support export-oriented operations.
Large-Scale Investment Environments
Dedicated environments designed for major industrial and infrastructure projects.
Export & Innovation Ecosystems
Clusters connecting manufacturers, exporters and innovation-focused enterprises.
Section 05 · Connect
Connect Through EM Summit
EM Summit NYC brings global investors and Türkiye's leading founders, operators and allocators into the same room in New York.
Related EM Summit sessions
Sessions covering institutional capital, fintech and digital infrastructure.
A founder showcase featuring companies scaling out of Türkiye.
Curated 1:1 meetings with investors focused on the region.
Direct founder-to-investor introductions across priority sectors.