# Apple to Make Long-Term Investment in Türkiye

> Apple opens 7 new facilities in Türkiye by 2028, including first manufacturing academy outside US.
- Title: Apple to Make Long-Term Investment in Türkiye · BigGo Finance
- Summary: Apple opens 7 new facilities in Türkiye by 2028, including first manufacturing academy outside US.
- Keywords: apple, turkiye, developer academy, istanbul, apple developer center, apple manufacturing academy, ai training, markets, BigGo Finance
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/cd7578ce-79b2-4fa4-8488-e5cb405253e2
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:35:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, turkiye, developer academy, istanbul, apple developer center, apple manufacturing academy, ai training, finance, markets
## Apple's Investment Plan
Apple announced a long-term investment in Türkiye with seven new facilities including five developer academies and one manufacturing academy.
## Developer Academies
Five free nine-month programs focused on coding, design, marketing, project management and AI will launch across Türkiye starting 2027.
## Istanbul Developer Center
Apple Developer Center in Istanbul opens in 2027 to provide tools, resources and expert access for developers and entrepreneurs.
## Ankara Manufacturing Academy
Apple Manufacturing Academy opens in Ankara in 2028 for SMEs, students and entrepreneurs with AI and automation training.
## Tim Cook's Statement
Apple Chairman Tim Cook said the investment gives developers and businesses access to training, resources and Apple experts.
## Impact on Türkiye
The investment aims to expand digital app economy training and accelerate SMEs' adoption of AI and automation techniques.
## Key takeaway

Apple will open five developer academies, one developer center in Istanbul by 2027, and one manufacturing academy in Ankara by 2028 to train local developers and businesses in app development and AI.