Since its establishment in 2010, Teknopark Istanbul, Türkiye's premier innovation center, has spearheaded 3,661 national projects involving 556 companies and employing 10,149 research and development (R&D) engineers.
As of July 2024, Teknopark Istanbul has seen significant growth:
• 3,661 National Projects
• 10,149 R&D Engineers
• 556 Local and Foreign Companies
• $589 million in Technology Exports
• 300 Graduate Incubation Firms
• 204 Incubation Companies relocated to Teknopark Istanbul
Teknopark Istanbul has shown remarkable growth since its inception. Starting with 87 companies in 2014, the number surged to 175 by 2016. In 2017, expansion continued with the introduction of its second phase, boasting 312 R&D companies, 5,392 R&D engineers, and involvement in 2,317 national projects by 2019.
The momentum persisted into 2021 with the inauguration of its third phase. By 2022, Teknopark Istanbul further expanded to accommodate 402 R&D companies, employing 8,961 R&D engineers, and contributing to 2,927 national projects.
Recognized as a hub for Türkiye's leading firms in defense, aviation, and space, Teknopark Istanbul has also excelled in diverse fields including cybersecurity, energy, artificial intelligence, robotic systems, and biotechnology.
By August 2023, it had spearheaded the development of 3,248 national projects in collaboration with 505 companies and 9,274 R&D engineers, cementing its pivotal role in fostering innovation across various sectors.
Teknopark Istanbul traces its origins to the decisions of the Defense Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) on Oct. 8, 1987. The Council of Ministers subsequently designated approximately 2.5 million m2 of a 13 million m2 expropriated area in Pendik Kurtköy for the Advanced Technology Industrial Park and Airport Project (ITEP), specifically earmarked for Teknopark Istanbul. This initiative aimed to harness contributions from both local and international entrepreneurs to enhance Türkiye’s technological capabilities.
Formally established on May 4, 2010, Teknopark Istanbul stands as Türkiye's largest deep technology center. Its development unfolded across three phases: the first phase launched in 2013, followed by the second in 2017, and the third in 2021.
