Apple has announced a major expansion in Türkiye, with plans to open five Developer Academies, a Developer Center, and a Manufacturing Academy as Executive Chairman Tim Cook visits the country. The multiyear investment aims to support local developers, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers through training in app development, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
The announcement came on November 9, shortly after Cook visited Istanbul and met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. Cook, who stepped down as Apple CEO in September 2026, also visited Apple’s Bağdat Street store and met local creators.
Apple to Open Five Developer Academies in Türkiye
According to Apple’s official announcement, the company will establish five Developer Academies across Türkiye over the next three years, with the first opening in Istanbul in 2027.
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These academies will provide free, nine-month training programs covering coding, design, marketing, project management, and AI technologies.
Apple currently operates 19 Developer Academies worldwide, offering students practical experience in software development and entrepreneurship. The company has also expanded AI training across its existing academies.
Additionally, Apple will open a Developer Center in Istanbul in 2027, offering workshops, technical resources, and direct access to Apple experts.
New Manufacturing Academy Coming in 2028
Apple also plans to establish a Manufacturing Academy in Ankara in 2028, marking its first such facility outside the United States.
The academy will provide free training and consulting for small businesses, students, and entrepreneurs, with programs covering machine learning, predictive maintenance, robotics, and industrial automation.
Speaking about the investment, Cook said in a statement translated from Turkish:
“Apple has been serving our customers and communities in Türkiye for 35 years. With this new commitment, we are proud to support the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs in the years ahead.”
Cook added that the investment would give developers and businesses access to Apple experts, training, and resources to develop their ideas.
The expansion strengthens Apple’s presence in Türkiye while supporting the country’s growing app development industry and helping manufacturers adopt AI-powered production technologies.
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