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Transforming Electric Motors
Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy
This IOA will contribute positively to energy efficiency in the manufacturing industry.
Indicative Return
10% – 15%
Investment Timeframe
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market Size
Other
The production of local biotechnological medicine
Health Care
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Investments in biotechnology medicine production will increase the value added from medicine and make essential pharmaceuticals more readily accessible for Turkish patients.
Indicative Return
More than 25%
Investment Timeframe
Long Term (10+ years)
Market Size
More than USD 1 billion
The domestic production and technology transfer of subway and railway vehicles, escalators, signalization systems
Transportation
Land Transportation
This IOA will optimize passenger and freight transportation across the country by promoting the domestic production of electric vehicles and signalization infrastructure.
Indicative Return
15% – 20%
Investment Timeframe
Long Term (10+ years)
Market Size
More than USD 1 billion
Telehealth and remote diagnosis
Health Care
Medical Technology
Investments in telehealth models will improve access to healthcare services for the population as a whole and reduce the pressure on healthcare facilities, minimizing the risk of exposure for patients and healthcare workers during viral outbreaks.
Indicative Return
More than 25%
Investment Timeframe
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market Size
More than USD 1 billion
Tech-Based Energy Efficiency Solutions
Technology and Communications
Technology
Energy efficient infrastructure solutions will reduce energy consumption and decrease energy-related CO2 emissions in the country.
Indicative Return
More than 25%
Investment Timeframe
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market Size
Sustainable, Sharing Economy and Micromobility Models for Transportation
Transportation
Land Transportation
This IOA will increase the share of sustainable alternatives among urban transportation modes, thus reducing transportation-related CO2 emissions in the cities.
Indicative Return
10% – 15%
Investment Timeframe
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market Size
More than USD 1 billion
Sustainable e-commerce
Technology and Communications
Internet Media and Services
This IOA will work towards building uninterrupted and digitalized supply chains for sustainable products and generate income for SMEs that are adversely affected by COVID-19.
Indicative Return
20% – 25%
Investment Timeframe
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market Size
Less than USD 50 million
Sustainable dyeing and washing technologies
Consumer Goods
Apparel and Textiles
This IOA will reduce water consumption and promote energy-efficiency in the textile industry.
Indicative Return
15% – 20%
Investment Timeframe
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market Size
More than USD 1 billion
Solar Powered Irrigation Systems
Food and Beverage
Food and Agriculture
This IOA will promote more efficient water consumption in agriculture and reduce agricultural production costs.
Indicative Return
5% – 10%
Investment Timeframe
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market Size
Rooftop solar panels
Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy
This IOA will increase the share of renewable resources in the domestic energy portfolio and contribute to energy security while reducing energy-related CO2 emissions.
Indicative Return
15% – 20%
Investment Timeframe
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market Size