The prestigious Platin Global 100 Awards celebrated the companies driving Türkiye's economic growth during a ceremony centered on the 2024 theme "Technology Integration." Based on the Platin Global 100 Index—jointly curated by Platin magazine and independent research firm Ipsos—the awards recognize exceptional contributors to the Turkish economy.
The ceremony commenced with speeches by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu, and Platin Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Oya Yalıman.
Minister Kacır highlighted Türkiye's economic progress over the last two decades, with exports rising from USD 36 billion to USD 262 billion, solidifying Türkiye's position in international trade through more competitive products. The Minister also emphasized the establishment of a robust global infrastructure in industry and technology, pointing to a significant increase in R&D investments, from USD 1.2 billion to USD 16 billion.
Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu stressed the growing importance of AI investments and noted that early-stage tech startups in Türkiye attracted nearly USD 1 billion in investments in 2024, with USD 270 million focused on AI and related fields.
Dağlıoğlu referred to Türkiye as the nexus of investment, expressing confidence in its growth trajectory while emphasizing the need for further investments, particularly in AI. He highlighted the growing number of AI companies in Türkiye and their increasing global competitiveness. Stressing the importance of venture capital, including corporate funds, Dağlıoğlu noted their role in supporting the growth of technology entrepreneurship to maintain Türkiye's competitive edge. With over 400 venture capital funds and 90 corporate venture capital funds, Türkiye has made significant progress, though room for improvement remains. In closing, he stated that the sustained growth and global competitiveness of the private sector are crucial for Türkiye to achieve its goal of ranking among the top 10 global economies.