Apple is expanding its footprint in Türkiye with a long-term investment that includes five developer academies, a dedicated developer center, and its first manufacturing academy outside the United States, according to dailysabah.com.
The tech giant’s initiative aims to strengthen the country’s growing digital economy and support a new generation of developers, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Tim Cook at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Nov. 9, 2026, to discuss the rollout, dailysabah.com reported.
Five Developer Academies Planned
Under the multi-year plan, Apple will open five Developer Academies over the next three years. The rollout starts with the first facility opening in Istanbul in 2027.
These academies will provide free, intensive nine-month training programs. The curriculum covers coding, design, marketing, project management, and artificial intelligence, equipping students and aspiring entrepreneurs for careers in the expanding app economy.
These new Turkish facilities will join a global network of 19 developer academies that have operated worldwide since 2013, allowing thousands more students locally to access the programs, dailysabah.com reported.
Istanbul Developer Center Opening in 2027
Alongside the academies, Apple plans to establish a Developer Center in Istanbul in 2027. The hub will grant developers, startups, and entrepreneurs direct access to advanced tools, technologies, and technical expertise.
The center will host in-person events, workshops, and individual consultations. These resources are designed to help local developers improve the design, quality, and performance of applications within Apple’s ecosystem.
Apple, Türkiye'deki faaliyetlerini genişletmek amacıyla 7 yeni eğitim ve teknoloji merkezi kuracağını duyurdu: — Türkiye genelinde 5 ücretsiz geliştirici akademisi açılacak — İstanbul'da bir Developer Center kurulacak ve bu merkez Bengaluru, Berlin, Cupertino, Şanghay ve… https://t.co/aXeDSAiJMy pic.twitter.com/BbZNYmSE16
The Istanbul location will join existing Apple developer centers situated in Bengaluru, Berlin, Cupertino, Shanghai, and Singapore.
Ankara Manufacturing Academy for SMEs
In 2028, Apple will open a Manufacturing Academy in Ankara. This facility marks the company’s first manufacturing academy outside the United States and only its second worldwide.
The academy will offer free training and consultancy services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), students, and entrepreneurs. Core subjects will focus on artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and advanced production technologies.
The space will feature hands-on training laboratories, live demonstrations, workshops, and collaborative zones meant to foster professional networking and knowledge sharing, dailysabah.com reported.
Apple, Türkiye’deki eğitim ve teknoloji faaliyetleri kapsamında 7 yeni merkez açacak. Türkiye genelinde 5 ücretsiz geliştirici akademisi kurulurken İstanbul’da bir Developer Center, Ankara’da ise üretim akademisi faaliyete geçecek. İlk akademinin 2027’de İstanbul’da açılması… pic.twitter.com/Gc793MFQIf
Building on a Decades-Long Presence
Tim Cook highlighted the company’s 35-year operational presence in Türkiye when detailing the new investments. He noted that the initiative builds on decades of regional engagement.
“Türkiye’s developer community is creating apps used around the world, while small and medium-sized businesses are generating opportunities across the country,” Cook said, according to dailysabah.com.
Cook added that the new facilities will provide developers and businesses with direct training, resources, and access to Apple specialists to help turn innovative ideas into successful projects.
