TÜBİTAK
About
TÜBİTAK stands as Türkiye’s leading institution for science and technology operating across a broad spectrum spanning from aviation and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and metrology.
With more than six decades of experience, TÜBİTAK plays a pivotal role in fostering robust collaboration among industry, academia, and the public sector, while actively promoting the generation of knowledge and advanced technologies through both national and international programs. Through its strategic R&D activities, TÜBİTAK is one of the key actors driving Türkiye’s sustainable development and technological advancement.
Defense industry, aviation, and space are among TÜBİTAK’s major areas of strength. Through the development of critical and high-impact technologies in these fields, TÜBİTAK significantly contributes to strengthening Türkiye’s global competitiveness and achieving internationally recognized milestones.
Beyond advancing today’s technologies, TÜBİTAK also makes strategic investments in the human capital that will carry these technologies into the future. In alignment with the National Technology Initiative Vision and the objectives of the 12th Development Plan, as well as in pursuit of the 2030 Industry Strategy goals, TÜBİTAK actively promotes a culture of science and innovation across all segments of society. Through flagship platforms such as DENEYAP Technology Workshops, National Technology Workshops, science centers, and TEKNOFEST—the world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival—TÜBİTAK ensures widespread public engagement with science and technology.

