With a minimum $50 million investment threshold, the HIT-30 program targets semiconductors, EVs, and green energy with unprecedented project-based support.
Türkiye has officially entered a new industrial epoch with the launch of the HIT-30 High-Tech Investment Program, a multi-billion dollar strategic roadmap designed to pivot the nation into a high-value manufacturing powerhouse. As of early 2026, the program has moved from its initial announcement phase to full-scale implementation, offering a $30 billion support package to be allocated by 2030. The program is specifically tailored for global pioneers and domestic tech giants ready to commit to a minimum fixed investment threshold of 2 billion TRY (approximately $50 million).
The HIT-30 program is the centerpiece of the “Century of Türkiye” industrial vision, focusing on eight critical sectors: semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), battery technologies, solar cells, wind turbines, aerospace, biotechnological medicine, and industrial robotics. For instance, the semiconductor call alone offers up to $5 billion in incentives to establish industrial-scale chip factories. The goal is to raise the share of high-tech products in Türkiye’s total exports to 50% by the end of the decade, effectively decoupling the economy from low-margin assembly and positioning it as an R&D and production nexus.
For global firms, the benefits are structured to minimize initial capital expenditure and long-term operational risks. The program offers a “super-package” of incentives: cash grants (reimbursement support for up to 50% of staff expenses for the world’s top 1,000 R&D firms), 100% VAT and customs duty exemptions, and a corporate tax reduction rate of up to 80%. Furthermore, project-based incentives include energy subsidies—covering a significant portion of the electricity bill for energy-intensive high-tech production—and qualified personnel support.
The “Mobility” pillar of HIT-30 is particularly robust. With a $5 billion package, Türkiye aims to produce 1 million electric vehicles annually. To qualify, global automotive firms must commit to a production capacity of at least 150,000 units and maintain a 51% domestic production rate. This strategic move ensures that Türkiye remains the primary automotive manufacturing hub for the EMEA region while transitioning to the zero-emission era. By bridging lucrative financial support with a high-growth market, the HIT-30 program is not just an incentive; it is a global call for the technologies of 2030 to be “Made in Türkiye.”
Citations & Sources:
- Official Program: Ministry of Industry and Technology – HIT-30 Program Details
- Investment Insights: İTO – USD 30 Billion Opportunity for High-Tech Investment
- Global Monitoring: UNCTAD Investment Policy Monitor – Türkiye HIT-30
