Apple plans to open Istanbul developer center in 2027 as part of broader Turkey investment, 9to5mac reports

Seven facilities planned

Apple announced the investment in a press release published on its Turkish Newsroom. The company described a three-part plan: five Apple Developer Academies, one Apple Developer Center and one Apple Manufacturing Academy.

The academies are scheduled to open across Turkey over the next three years. The first is planned for Istanbul in 2027, alongside the Developer Center; the manufacturing academy is due to open in Ankara in 2028.

Training for developers

Apple says the academies will provide free, intensive nine-month programs covering coding, design, marketing, project management and artificial intelligence technologies. The Developer Center will give developers, entrepreneurs and start-ups practical access to current tools, technologies and resources, as well as Apple experts and events.

Manufacturing academy in Ankara

The Ankara facility will be Apple’s first Manufacturing Academy outside the United States. Apple says it will offer free training and consultancy to small and medium-sized businesses, students and innovative entrepreneurs.

Its curriculum will cover machine learning technology, predictive maintenance, advanced automation and robotics. Participants will also take part in workshops on lean operations and production efficiency.

Company describes its commitment

Apple said it has served customers and communities in Turkey for 35 years. The company said the investment is intended to support entrepreneurs and provide developers and businesses with training, resources and access to Apple experts.

The announcement coincides with a visit to Turkey by Tim Cook, Apple’s former CEO and current executive chairman. Cook shared a post on X from Istanbul, where he visited the Grand Bazaar alongside creator Cem Başak.