The Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank and Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu attended the 5G@ EndTech Program Demo Day, where Turkish tech startups showcased manufacturing industry solutions developed via 5G infrastructure.
The 5G@EndTech Program was established by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, in cooperation with the Investment Office, KOSGEB, TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE, Arçelik, Nokia, and Türk Telekom.
As part of the program, Turkish technology startups developed 13 5G-backed projects that increase productivity, boost safety and lower manufacturing industry costs from instant inspection and onsite monitoring at factories to occupational health and safety.
“Within the scope of the program, 13 startups were provided with all kinds of support in the productization and commercialization of their ideas. Our initiatives have presented their use cases today. We have achieved significant results in such a short period of time," Minister Varank said.
Taking his turn at the stage, Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu stated that Türkiye is undergoing a rapid digital transformation in line with sustainability trends, emphasizing the importance of localizing international 5G technology knowhow.