5th R&D Centers Summit
Ozlu, Minister of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Republic of Turkey, at the Presidential Complex, "5. Private Sector begins at the R&D Centers Summit...
5th R&D Centers Summit
Ozlu, Minister of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Republic of Turkey, at the Presidential Complex, "5. Gave the successful R&D centers their awards at the Private Sector R&D Centers Summit" along with the Finance Minister Nihat Zeybekci.
Stating that 'those who were not successful with the coup d'état attempt and terrorism' have now decided on activating their economic sword, Faruk Ozlu, Minister of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Republic of Turkey spoke as follows: "Otherwise, we cannot explain the credit downgrade done by Moody's. Undoubtedly, Turkey's economy does not deserve this credit downgrade."
At "the 5th Private Sector and R&D Centers Summit" held in the Presidential Complex, Bestepe National Mosque and Cultural Centre, Minister Ozlu shared his opinions as follows: "Turkey is through very tough times, those who were not successful with the bloody coup d'état attempt took place in Turkey on July 15, 2016, have now decided to push the terrorism button.
We have initiated one of the most effective anti-terrorism activities after the 15 July 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt and started conducting the Operation Euphrates Shield in Syria against the ISIL. If someone stranger takes a look at what Turkey has been through recently can think that Turkey's economy is collapsing, but it is actually not like that, our economy is as strong as our nation is.
Those who were not successful with the coup d'état attempt and terrorism' at this time have now decided on activating their economic sword, and otherwise, we cannot explain the credit downgrade done by Moody's. We can talk so much about that downgrade decision yet our words will be lack of economic basis and economic reason.
Undoubtedly, Turkey's economy does not deserve this credit downgrade." Ozlu continued his words as follows:
In a few months, we have implemented reforms to improve business and investment environments, brought developments on the individual pension system, brought modifications to the incentive system, modified the R&D substructure, facilitated access activities to funds, founded the Turkish Investment Fund; furthermore, we have taken crucial steps to develop political relations with countries that have an important place in the economy, especially Russia and Israel. Actually, Moody's has too admitted these and similar facts a few days before the decision. Moody's was Moody's itself on Wednesday; however, on Friday, Moody's did not act like it did on Wednesday, and totally made up its mind all over again, we heard that during the announcement. That is why we believe this decision was executed with political motives. We have to ask, "What has changed in just two days?" We never know what they planned to do yet we do know that they won't achieve their goals. The credit of our nation, Turkish and foreign investors is essential for us. You saw the interest and demand in the Treasury tender bidding yesterday. If a country's credit is downgraded, the demand and interest for this country's treasury must have been low. Investors did not care about the Moody's credit downgrade, in that way, they, so to say, downgraded the credit of Moody's."
"Our aim is to increase the share of high-tech in export up to 15%"
Stating that they are taking their steps for the nation instead of those who plan to step up on Turkey, Ozlu underlined that they will support both Turkish and foreign investors.
Emphasizing that the changes to technology and customer demands are both a threat and opportunity, Ozlu said that this is a threat for those who cannot adjust themselves to the change, but an opportunity for those who actually shape the change.
Expressing that their aim is to increase the share of high-tech products in export from 4% to up to 15%, Ozlu stated that Every single sector must be prepared for the 4th Industrial Revolution. Ozlu said that they will establish a platform with the participation of agents from real and public sectors, And they will determine all policies and policy tools regarding the 4th industrial revolution through this platform.
Expressing that in the near future, they will execute reforms to boost technology production in Turkey by especially restructuring the TUBITAK and enacting the Intellectual Property Rights Code Draft, Ozlu noted that the private sector's share on R&D expenditures increased continuously, this figure, which was 25 percent in the past, is now approaching 50 percent, and that they aim to increase this rate to 70 percent in the future.
Pointing out that there are 27.500 qualified personnel working at 272 R&D centers, "Approximately 4.000 patent applications have been made by these R&D centers, and more than 1100 patents have been registered." said Ozlu.
Emphasized that they will focus especially on commercialization in R&D, "We will obtain the outcomes of the R&D projects in production. We will develop new technologies that make our nation content, make our companies go up, and turn them into commercial products. "To make that happen, we closely monitor the performance of R&D centers." said Ozlu.
R&D's leader is Arcelik
At the ceremony where the most successful R&D centers were awarded, the grand prize was given to the Vice General Director of Arcelik, Oguzhan Ozturk, the second prize was given to the CEO of Vestel A.S., Ahmet Nazif Zorlu, and the third prize was given to the CEO of Kordsa Global Endüstriyel İplik ve Kord Bezi San. Tic. A.Ş, Cenk Alper.
In sectoral awards, Finance Minister and Minister Ozlu gave an award for the food sector to the Group Leader of Elvan Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ, Hidayet Kadiroğlu, the award for the banking and finance was given to Kuveyt Turk Participation Bank, for IT and communications sector, the award was given to Airties Wireless Communications Industry and Foreign Trade A.S., for the glass products and ceramics, Eczacıbaşı Industry and Trade A.S. for the consumer durables sector, the award was given to Arcelik A.S., the award for the electronics sector was given to Vestel A.S. the award for the metal products sector was given to Norm Civata Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S, the award for the air-conditioning was given to Bosch Termoteknik Isıtma ve Klima Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ Thermotechnic Heating and Air Conditioning Industry and Trade A.S. Tic. In chemistry industry, to DYO Boya Fabrikaları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., in machine and equipment field, to Durmazlar Machine Industry and Trade A.S., in automotive, to Tofaş Turkish Automobile Factory A.S., in the sub-industry, to Teklas Kauçuk Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., in defense and aviation industry, to ASELSAN, in the textile and clothing sector, again to Kordsa Global Endüstriyel İplik ve Kord Bezi Sanayi Ticaret A.S.
The award-winners in the awards according to the indication components, in the employment of R&D personnel, the award was given to ASELSAN, in the R&D consumption intensity, the award was given to Kazlicesme Leather Products Research Development Industry, and Trade Limited Company, in project capacities, the award was given to Koc System Information and Communications Services A.S., in cooperation and interaction the award was given to Netas Telecommunications A.S., in commercialization, the award was given to FNSS Defense Systems A.S., in intellectual property competence, the award was given to Sanovel Pharmaceuticals Trade A.S.
SMEs R&D special award was given to Triodor Research Development Software and IT Trade Limited Company.
Stating that 'those who were not successful with the coup d'état attempt and terrorism' have now decided on activating their economic sword, Faruk Ozlu, Minister of Science, Industry, and Technology of the Republic of Turkey spoke as follows: "Otherwise, we cannot explain the credit downgrade done by Moody's. Undoubtedly, Turkey's economy does not deserve this credit downgrade."
At "the 5th Private Sector and R&D Centers Summit" held in the Presidential Complex, Bestepe National Mosque and Cultural Centre, Minister Ozlu shared his opinions as follows: "Turkey is through very tough times, those who were not successful with the bloody coup d'état attempt took place in Turkey on July 15, 2016, have now decided to push the terrorism button.
We have initiated one of the most effective anti-terrorism activities after the 15 July 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt and started conducting the Operation Euphrates Shield in Syria against the ISIL. If someone stranger takes a look at what Turkey has been through recently can think that Turkey's economy is collapsing, but it is actually not like that, our economy is as strong as our nation is.
Those who were not successful with the coup d'état attempt and terrorism' at this time have now decided on activating their economic sword, and otherwise, we cannot explain the credit downgrade done by Moody's. We can talk so much about that downgrade decision yet our words will be lack of economic basis and economic reason.
Undoubtedly, Turkey's economy does not deserve this credit downgrade." Ozlu continued his words as follows:
In a few months, we have implemented reforms to improve business and investment environments, brought developments on the individual pension system, brought modifications to the incentive system, modified the R&D substructure, facilitated access activities to funds, founded the Turkish Investment Fund; furthermore, we have taken crucial steps to develop political relations with countries that have an important place in the economy, especially Russia and Israel. Actually, Moody's has too admitted these and similar facts a few days before the decision. Moody's was Moody's itself on Wednesday; however, on Friday, Moody's did not act like it did on Wednesday, and totally made up its mind all over again, we heard that during the announcement. That is why we believe this decision was executed with political motives. We have to ask, "What has changed in just two days?" We never know what they planned to do yet we do know that they won't achieve their goals. The credit of our nation, Turkish and foreign investors is essential for us. You saw the interest and demand in the Treasury tender bidding yesterday. If a country's credit is downgraded, the demand and interest for this country's treasury must have been low. Investors did not care about the Moody's credit downgrade, in that way, they, so to say, downgraded the credit of Moody's."
"Our aim is to increase the share of high-tech in export up to 15%"
Stating that they are taking their steps for the nation instead of those who plan to step up on Turkey, Ozlu underlined that they will support both Turkish and foreign investors.
Emphasizing that the changes to technology and customer demands are both a threat and opportunity, Ozlu said that this is a threat for those who cannot adjust themselves to the change, but an opportunity for those who actually shape the change.
Expressing that their aim is to increase the share of high-tech products in export from 4% to up to 15%, Ozlu stated that Every single sector must be prepared for the 4th Industrial Revolution. Ozlu said that they will establish a platform with the participation of agents from real and public sectors, And they will determine all policies and policy tools regarding the 4th industrial revolution through this platform.
Expressing that in the near future, they will execute reforms to boost technology production in Turkey by especially restructuring the TUBITAK and enacting the Intellectual Property Rights Code Draft, Ozlu noted that the private sector's share on R&D expenditures increased continuously, this figure, which was 25 percent in the past, is now approaching 50 percent, and that they aim to increase this rate to 70 percent in the future.
Pointing out that there are 27.500 qualified personnel working at 272 R&D centers, "Approximately 4.000 patent applications have been made by these R&D centers, and more than 1100 patents have been registered." said Ozlu.
Emphasized that they will focus especially on commercialization in R&D, "We will obtain the outcomes of the R&D projects in production. We will develop new technologies that make our nation content, make our companies go up, and turn them into commercial products. "To make that happen, we closely monitor the performance of R&D centers." said Ozlu.
R&D's leader is Arcelik
At the ceremony where the most successful R&D centers were awarded, the grand prize was given to the Vice General Director of Arcelik, Oguzhan Ozturk, the second prize was given to the CEO of Vestel A.S., Ahmet Nazif Zorlu, and the third prize was given to the CEO of Kordsa Global Endüstriyel İplik ve Kord Bezi San. Tic. A.Ş, Cenk Alper.
In sectoral awards, Finance Minister and Minister Ozlu gave an award for the food sector to the Group Leader of Elvan Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ, Hidayet Kadiroğlu, the award for the banking and finance was given to Kuveyt Turk Participation Bank, for IT and communications sector, the award was given to Airties Wireless Communications Industry and Foreign Trade A.S., for the glass products and ceramics, Eczacıbaşı Industry and Trade A.S. for the consumer durables sector, the award was given to Arcelik A.S., the award for the electronics sector was given to Vestel A.S. the award for the metal products sector was given to Norm Civata Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S, the award for the air-conditioning was given to Bosch Termoteknik Isıtma ve Klima Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ Thermotechnic Heating and Air Conditioning Industry and Trade A.S. Tic. In chemistry industry, to DYO Boya Fabrikaları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., in machine and equipment field, to Durmazlar Machine Industry and Trade A.S., in automotive, to Tofaş Turkish Automobile Factory A.S., in the sub-industry, to Teklas Kauçuk Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., in defense and aviation industry, to ASELSAN, in the textile and clothing sector, again to Kordsa Global Endüstriyel İplik ve Kord Bezi Sanayi Ticaret A.S.
The award-winners in the awards according to the indication components, in the employment of R&D personnel, the award was given to ASELSAN, in the R&D consumption intensity, the award was given to Kazlicesme Leather Products Research Development Industry, and Trade Limited Company, in project capacities, the award was given to Koc System Information and Communications Services A.S., in cooperation and interaction the award was given to Netas Telecommunications A.S., in commercialization, the award was given to FNSS Defense Systems A.S., in intellectual property competence, the award was given to Sanovel Pharmaceuticals Trade A.S.
SMEs R&D special award was given to Triodor Research Development Software and IT Trade Limited Company.