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Minister Kacır announces that the number of OIZs in Konya has risen from 8 to 12
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that the number of organized industrial zones in Konya has risen from 8 to 12, paving the way for 566 billion lira in investment. Protocols with a budget of 370 million lira for 33 projects were also signed at the ceremony.
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır spoke at the Industry and Technology Projects Opening and Signing Ceremony held at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Taş Bina Culture and Art Center. Kacır wished that the 12 projects inaugurated and the 33 projects for which protocols were signed would be beneficial for Konya and Turkey.
Noting that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey has achieved successes for 23 years with a climate of stability and trust, Kacır said that the investments realized in Konya are a concrete indicator of this progress.
Emphasizing that as the Ministry they stand by Konya, Kacır said: "In the last 23 years, to bring qualified investments to Konya, we increased the number of organized industrial zones in our city from 8 to 12, and the total area of OIZs from 1,700 hectares to 6,000 hectares. We created 73,000 additional jobs in our OIZs."
Reminding that 4 industrial zones were established in Konya to contribute to the National Technology Move, Kacır reported that 9.4 billion lira in support has been provided to SMEs through KOSGEB to date.
Stating that the investment incentive system has paved the way for 566 billion lira in investment and over 95,000 jobs in Konya, Kacır shared the details of the new incentive system: "For investments to be realized in our organized industrial zones in Konya, we cover half of the employer's social security premium for the employed workers for 2 years. We offer financing support of up to 30.1 million lira and an interest support of 9.25 points for investment loans. Depending on the nature of the investment, we provide tax reductions of up to 30%, VAT exemption, and customs duty exemption."
Explaining that in the first call of the Local Development Move Incentive Program, they supported 11 projects worth 3 billion lira in Konya for the production of bullets, military weapon parts, barrels, railway vehicle parts, and feed additives, Kacır noted that with the support headings updated in January 2026, they received 30 project applications totaling 11.1 billion lira in areas such as smart agricultural technologies, military equipment, and motor vehicle parts. He stated that under this program, projects will be provided with financing contributions of up to 301 million lira and a tax reduction of 50% of the investment.
Touching on the projects realized with the support of the Mevlana Development Agency and the KOP Regional Development Administration, Kacır explained that water access was provided to livestock producers in Cihanbeyli, 57 hectares of agricultural land were irrigated with closed irrigation systems in Meram and Taşkent, a wooden toy and kündekari workshop was established in Selçuklu, and vocational training was given to young people with virtual reality-supported welding simulation in Kadınhanı. He also said that a computer laboratory aimed at increasing women's employment, equipment support increasing the production capacity of geographically indicated products, and workshops where traditional handicrafts such as Hadim cloth are kept alive have become operational.
At the end of the program, protocol signatures were signed for 33 projects with a total investment size exceeding 370 million lira. Kacır stated that these projects will increase Konya's production capacity in areas such as agricultural production, livestock, water and energy efficiency, defense industry, gastronomy, handicrafts, and women's employment.
Reminding that a Model Factory and a Smart Technologies Center for the agricultural machinery sector were established in Konya to support high-tech production, Kacır announced that the Sustainable City Research and Innovation Center under TÜBİTAK will be put into service as soon as possible. "Konya, the symbol city of our presence and unity in Anatolia, will also be the guarantee of the Turkish Century," he said.
Konya Governor İbrahim Akın and Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay also attended the ceremony.
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