The 2027 Central Government Budget Law Proposal sets the total estimated allocations for the Industry and Technology Ministry over the next three years at 881 billion 238 million 364 thousand lira.
The ministry's initial allocation of 176 billion 966 million 775 thousand lira this year is proposed to increase by 40.6 percent next year to 248 billion 830 million 461 thousand lira. The allocation is expected to rise to 295 billion 349 million 206 thousand lira in 2028 and 337 billion 58 million 697 thousand lira in 2029.
Support planned for high-technology production
The budget proposal plans to continue efforts to increase high-value-added production, improve the investment environment and strengthen the competitiveness of regions. High-technology investments, domestic production capacity, research and development activities, and the green and digital transformation will be supported.
Under the HIT-30 High Technology Investment Program, large-scale investments in priority technology areas are expected to receive project-based support. The Technology Initiative Program aims to launch new calls to develop and produce critical products and technologies using domestic capabilities.
Through the Strategic Initiative Program, investments that will ensure security of supply, reduce external dependence and have a strong research and development component are planned to be supported. Investment incentives are expected to take into account criteria including productivity gains, technology acquisition, energy efficiency, exports, employment and the creation of domestic added value.
Regional development and local investments
Regional development efforts aim to reduce disparities in development between regions and increase their competitiveness. Under the Local Development Initiative Program, support is planned for private-sector investments focused on technological transformation, exports and employment, based on regional investment needs.
Branding, design, packaging and certification processes are to be encouraged to increase the added value of local and traditional products. Facilitating these products' access to national and international markets is also among the planned efforts.
TÜBİTAK budget to rise by 36 percent
The budget of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye is proposed to increase by 36 percent next year to 79 billion 540 million 460 thousand lira. The TÜBİTAK budget is expected to reach 92 billion 909 million 450 thousand lira in 2028 and 104 billion 11 million 494 thousand lira in 2029.
The Research, Development and Innovation Program coordinated by TÜBİTAK aims to strengthen Türkiye's research and development capacity. The number of full-time-equivalent research and development personnel is targeted to rise to 405,000 next year, 440,000 in 2028 and 450,000 in 2029.
The number of scientific publications affiliated with Türkiye in peer-reviewed journals is expected to reach 106,000 in 2027, 110,000 in 2028 and 114,000 in 2029.
TSE budget and standardization targets
The budget of the Turkish Standards Institution is planned to increase by 27.5 percent next year to 8 billion 943 million 883 thousand lira. The TSE budget is estimated to reach 10 billion 937 million 589 thousand lira in 2028 and 12 billion 270 million 791 thousand lira in 2029.
Continuing conformity assessment, training and standardization services for producers and industrialists aims to strengthen a traceable market structure featuring safe, high-quality products and services that comply with standards.
The number of institutions, organizations and businesses undergoing conformity assessment for standardization is targeted to rise from the 400,000 expected by the end of this year to 405,000 next year, 410,000 in 2028 and 415,000 in 2029.
