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Energy and Green Technologies

India Reframes Its Case for Greater International Climate Finance

Dr. Vyoma Jha of NRDC argues that India’s transition to clean energy is as much about energy security as it is about climate, and that the annual financing gap could reach approximately $100 billion through 2050. The article calls for the redirection of international climate finance, giving greater weight to adaptation and resilience alongside emissions reductions.

2026-09-11

Cybersecurity

Security Researcher Warns of the Risks of Granting AI Systems Broad Privileges in Sensitive Infrastructure

Maher Yamout warned that operating artificial intelligence systems without sufficient security assessment could open new attack paths, particularly when these systems receive broader privileges than they need or collect sensitive data. He called on organizations to reduce privileges, control internet access, and strengthen employee awareness of phishing and social engineering.

2026-09-11

Technologies

92.7% of Medium and Large Turkish Companies Have an Internet Connection

The results of the Turkish Statistical Institute’s 2026 survey showed that 92.7% of companies with 10 or more employees use a fixed internet connection, while the rate of paid cloud service use stood at just 20.2%. The share of companies implementing security measures for information and communications technologies also rose to 83%.

2026-09-10

Technologies

Türkiye Restructures Research and Development Incentives to Support Space and Quantum Technologies

Türkiye plans to reorganize research and development incentives and direct them toward space, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and other strategic fields as part of its medium-term program for 2027-2029. The plan includes supporting research infrastructure, startups, university-industry cooperation and the commercialization of intellectual property.

2026-09-10

Startups

Promake AI Combines Website Creation and Small Business Operations Management Through AI Agents

Promake AI is building a unified platform for small and medium-sized businesses, beginning with website and advertising creation, with plans to expand into customer management, payments, and financial operations. The platform has reached approximately 100,000 users and closed a $4 million funding round in June 2026.

2026-09-08

Artificial intelligence

Turkey’s Translators See Artificial Intelligence as a New Colleague, Not a Competitor

Turkish officials and academics believe that artificial intelligence tools have increased translation speed and translators’ capacity to complete work, but they do not eliminate the need for human review and professional responsibility. The new speed has also changed clients’ expectations about prices and prompted calls for better market regulation.

2026-09-07

Technologies

Turkey’s telecommunications and information technology services exports approach $6.7 billion in 2025

Turkey’s exports of telecommunications, computer and information services rose 25.3% during 2025 to reach $6.724 billion, while sector imports increased to $7.051 billion. This raised the share of technology services in Turkey’s total services exports to 5.4%.

2026-09-05

Cybersecurity

Istanbul Police Use AI-Powered “Avcı” Tool to Monitor Digital Crime Networks

Istanbul’s Cybercrime Unit uses the AI-powered “Avcı” program to access groups on social media and monitor illegal betting activities. Police report extensive figures on arrests, asset freezes, and website blocking during 2025 and 2026, without disclosing the tool’s technical architecture or the methods used to verify its results.

2026-09-03

Technologies

GÖKBEY Helicopter Joins the Turkish Police Fleet Under a Plan to Acquire 18 Helicopters

The Turkish General Directorate of Security has received the first T625 GÖKBEY helicopter out of 18 planned helicopters, with pilot and technician training on its operation now underway. The delivery reflects the program’s transition from testing and development to institutional use, although details of the operational equipment and the full delivery schedule have not been announced.

2026-09-02

Space and Space Technologies

Türkiye Joins the Artemis Accords and Announces Plans for a Lunar Mission in 2027

Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords at NASA headquarters, becoming the 71st country to join the international framework for peaceful and transparent space exploration. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır said the country is preparing to send a spacecraft with a hybrid engine to the Moon in the first months of 2027.

2026-09-01

Technologies

Turkish National Electric High-Speed Train Raises Test Speed to 250 Kilometers per Hour

The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced that the first national electric high-speed train reached a speed of 250 kilometers per hour during dynamic safety tests, compared with 240 kilometers per hour in previous tests. The train consists of eight carriages with a capacity of 577 passengers, featuring control and traction systems developed domestically in cooperation with ASELSAN.

2026-09-01

Startups

Turkey’s Mobile Gaming Sector Raises Global Revenue to $2.76 Billion

Data compiled by Anadolu Agency from AppMagic and Gamigion showed that Turkish game developers’ revenue from in-app purchases exceeded $2.76 billion in 2025, compared with $504 million in 2020. The gaming sector accounts for three of Turkey’s eight companies valued at more than $1 billion, while the investments in Dream Games and Grand Games have emerged as key indicators of the sector’s current momentum.

2026-09-01

Artificial intelligence

Türkiye Targets Signing AI Agreements with Five Countries by the End of 2027

As part of its National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan for 2026–2030, Türkiye aims to sign bilateral cooperation frameworks with at least five countries and conclude memoranda of understanding with three international institutions before the end of 2027. The plan includes developing a large language model for Turkic languages, sharing computing infrastructure, and transforming Istanbul into a hub for AI diplomacy and investment.

2026-08-30

Technologies

Turkey Launches Program to Train 550 Researchers in Strategic Technologies During Its First Year

A new Turkish program aims to train 550 doctoral students in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, information technologies, and computer systems during its first year, with the number set to reach around 3,000 researchers within five years. Participants will take up research assistant positions while pursuing their studies at 23 research universities.

2026-08-29

Artificial intelligence

Turkey Plans to Establish Artificial Intelligence Zones and Factories, with 25 Billion Lira in Funding

Turkey plans to establish “artificial intelligence growth zones” featuring computing infrastructure and centers to support the development of models and products, alongside launching two funds with targeted resources of 25 billion lira. The plan includes allocating 1,000 artificial intelligence vouchers and supporting $10 billion in private investment by 2030.

2026-08-29

Artificial intelligence

Turkey Prepares to Measure Artificial Intelligence Literacy Levels via the E-Government Portal

Turkey plans to integrate a system into the e-Devlet portal to assess citizens’ level of artificial intelligence knowledge, directing each user to educational programs suited to their level and needs. The program aims to train 5 million people within two years, in addition to preparing 10,000 advanced specialists and 100,000 applied professionals by the end of 2027.

2026-08-28

Startups

Turkey’s HubX Raises Around $75 Million at a Valuation Exceeding $1 Billion

HubX, a developer of AI-powered web and mobile products, has secured an investment of up to $75 million from Point72 Private Investments at a pre-money valuation of $1.2 billion. The company will use the funding to expand its products and accelerate global acquisitions.

2026-08-28

Medical Technologies

AI-Powered Software Addresses the Focusing Problem in Microscope Images

Turkey’s KTÜ İLAFAR center has developed AI-powered software aimed at producing clear microscopic images across a sample while creating three-dimensional models of tissues and cells. The researchers say the tool preserves the original data values instead of enhancing blurry areas in ways that could alter them.

2026-08-27