NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE

Today's global balance of power clearly indicates that Türkiye needs to construct and enhance products and systems embedded with high technology. This advancement is crucial not only to champion a better world and advocate for the principles of justice and compassion for all humanity, which it endorses regionally and globally, but also to propel itself towards becoming a truly developed, prosperous, and fully independent nation.

Comprising five main elements—High Technology and Innovation, Digital Transformation and Industrialization Drive, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, and Infrastructure—this process is collectively referred to as the National Technology Initiative. The prerequisite for success in this process is to raise society-wide awareness to ensure the sustainability of training, R&D, and production processes. The foundation of the National Technology Initiative lies in citizens placing their faith in their country's strength and future, driven by shared ideals and excitement. In this regard, it is crucial to inform society about the development of tech products, empowering society to become agents of change, and encouraging young people to actively participate in competitions and projects within specific technological fields. While the National Technology Initiative is often linked solely with technology, it embodies a multidimensional perspective, encompassing education, international relations, development, and social sciences, owing to its human-centric focus. In recent years, Türkiye has embraced this strategically-important ideal with a sense of mobilization, taking bold steps forward.

The aerospace and defense projects implemented by Türkiye represented the first successful outcomes of the National Technology Initiative. Defense projects have not only strengthened our country’s technological capabilities but also reduced production costs, showcasing our potential to develop a wide range of disruptive technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles, rockets, autonomous systems, and space or satellite systems. The benefits gained from defense projects continue to set an example to research into civilian applications of technology.

Inspired by the vision of the National Technology Initiative, the Turkish Technology Team Foundation primarily aims to raise society-wide awareness about the significance of technology for development and achieving total independence. In this regard, it focuses on training and projects tailored for young people, empowering them to develop indigenous and original types of technology in the future. Accordingly, the Foundation invests in highly skilled human resources to enable educated individuals to drive societal development and advancement.