Technology & Entrepreneurship Investments
With a young population and a growing agricultural/industrial base, Hatay is an emerging market for technology investment, from technoparks to AgriTech, data centers to software firms.
Why Invest in Technology in Hatay?
Mustafa Kemal University's engineering and agriculture faculties provide a talent pool for technology ventures. The region's strong agricultural and industrial base offers a direct application ground for sector-specific technology investments like AgriTech and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Lower office and living costs compared to major cities also create a cost-advantaged location for labor-intensive technology services like remote teams or BPO/call centers.
Investable Sub-Types
The main investment types worth considering in technology and entrepreneurship.
Where Can You Invest?
Districts that stand out for technology and entrepreneurship investment.
Around Mustafa Kemal University
Proximity to the talent pool for technopark, R&D center and startup hub investments.
Antakya
A central location near office and coworking spaces, suited to software and e-commerce companies.
Kırıkhan and Dörtyol
Agricultural districts where AgriTech solutions can be directly tested and applied.
İskenderun OIZs
Proximity to the production facilities that are direct customers for Industry 4.0 and ClimateTech solutions.
Investment Models
Different ways to bring your technology investment to life.
Direct Company Formation
Setting up your own company in software, AgriTech or fintech.
University Partnership (R&D)
Running joint R&D projects with Mustafa Kemal University.
Satellite Office / BPO Center
Relocating an existing company's operations center to Hatay to capture the cost advantage.
Joint Venture (JV)
Partnering with a local entrepreneur or sector expert to leverage market knowledge.
Licensing & Permit Process
The core steps to complete before setting up a technology company.
- Company formation and tax ID registration
- Technopark administration application if operating within a technopark
- Ministry of Industry and Technology application for R&D center status, if applicable
- Relevant technical infrastructure and security certifications for a data center
- Business opening and operating license
- BDDK/SPK regulatory compliance for fintech activity, if applicable
Incentives & Support
R&D activity within a technopark offers significant advantages like corporate tax exemption and VAT exemption. Region 6 incentives also apply to technology companies; R&D center status offers additional support.
Local Stakeholders
The main institutions you'll be in contact with during the process.
Our Feasibility Approach
The feasibility of a technology investment rests on data like the target market's size (local, national or export), access to the talent pool, the tax advantage offered by technopark/R&D center status, and the competitive landscape.
Our feasibility work gathers this data based on your business model, whether SaaS, AgriTech or BPO, and turns it into a concrete growth plan.
Frequently asked questions about technology investment
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