Mastercard and the Investment and Finance Office have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2026-2027 period, marking a new phase of cooperation to support Türkiye's digital economy and investment-driven transformation.
The cooperation will focus on strengthening the financial services ecosystem through digital innovation, supporting the fintech and startup landscape, and expanding the use of advanced technologies in public services. Within this framework, joint initiatives will be explored in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, digital payments, and technology-driven public solutions, with a strong emphasis on sustainable growth and financial inclusion.
The MoU was signed at the Investment and Finance Office as part of Mastercard Strategic Growth Vice Chairman Jon Huntsman's visit to Türkiye, during which he met with key public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the country's investment environment and long-term growth outlook. Huntsman highlighted Türkiye's strategic position between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, emphasizing that its advanced digital infrastructure and dynamic fintech ecosystem position the country as a key market for scaling innovative solutions through global networks.
By combining Mastercard's global expertise, technology platforms, and international network with the Investment and Finance Office's strategic coordination, the cooperation aims to support the scaling and internationalization of Turkish startups, as well as the development of high-value, technology-oriented business models. In this context, Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu underlined that the partnership directly contributes to Türkiye's FDI Strategy by accelerating the integration of local entrepreneurship and innovation into global value chains.
Beyond entrepreneurship, the cooperation also includes the evaluation of projects that promote the wider adoption of digital payment technologies across public services and commercial sectors, aiming to enhance service efficiency and encourage data-driven and AI-based solutions that support public welfare.
Aligned with Türkiye's FDI strategy and long-term digital transformation objectives, the cooperation reflects the country's commitment to innovation-led development. With its strong infrastructure, skilled talent pool, and dynamic business environment, Türkiye continues to strengthen its position as the nexus of innovation, finance, and technology within the global digital economy.