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Türkiye raises $559 million in Q1 2026 amid a tech investment boom, aimed at boosting its AI ecosystem with hundreds of startups and R&D centres.

PRIVATEAug 12, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

$559 Million

Round Type

Venture - Series Unknown

IstanbulEventsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningEvent Management

Description

Türkiye's startup ecosystem raised $559 million in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a significant increase compared to the previous year. This surge is attributed to a vibrant innovation culture and extensive infrastructure support. The country is targeting further investments to enhance its AI capabilities. With 114 technoparks and over 1,700 R&D centres, Türkiye is rapidly advancing its digital economy.

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Company

Türkiye

Location

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

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GITEX Ai Türkiye is the inaugural edition of Türkiye's most international AI and tech event, uniting a global tech ecosystem at the Istanbul Expo Centre. It features over 300 enterprise and startup exhibitors, alongside investors, policymakers, and expert speakers. The event aims to ignite cross-border partnerships and ignite the future of Türkiye's AI economy. It is powered by GITEX, the world's largest tech and AI event network.

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