Türkiye’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan and a Roadmap for Businesses

Türkiye’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan brings together the goals of developing domestic technology capabilities and supporting technological independence within a shared strategic framework. Data management, workforce development and strengthening the domestic ecosystem are central to this approach. For businesses, this framework calls for treating artificial intelligence not merely as a software investment, but as part of long-term digital transformation planning.

The plan’s technopolitical dimension highlights the relationship between technology choices and national capacity-building goals. Assessing domestic AI strategies from this perspective requires looking beyond the tools used to consider how data is managed and capabilities are developed. The key takeaway for businesses is to avoid limiting technology choices to short-term needs and instead assess sustainability, in-house expertise and compatibility with existing systems together.

The role of data management in the strategy underscores the importance of organizational readiness. For businesses considering AI applications, identifying what data they hold, where it is stored and who can access it can be a useful starting point. At X Mind Solutions, we believe it is important to approach AI agents, automation workflows and system integrations for businesses within this broader context. Alignment between technology and business processes should be central to planning.

The focus on developing a skilled workforce and strengthening the domestic ecosystem addresses the human and collaborative dimensions of transformation. The aim is to accelerate digital transformation in industry through public-private collaboration. To reflect this goal in their own preparations, businesses can assess employee skills, identify process owners and clearly define their technology needs. This can make AI planning a shared responsibility involving relevant business units as well as technical teams.

For SMEs, the action plan provides a reference point for developing a long-term digitalization roadmap by monitoring public incentives, data infrastructure and strategic regulations together. However, this framework does not imply eligibility for a particular incentive or an automatic entitlement to support. Selecting priority processes, assessing data readiness and identifying employee development needs can provide a starting point suited to each business’s circumstances. Investment decisions should also involve a separate review of the current terms of relevant support programs and regulations.