MÜKAD

What MÜKAD does

MÜKAD – Mühendis ve Mimar Kadınlar Derneği (Association of Women Engineers and Architects) is a Turkish civil society organization (dernek) founded in 2018 in Ankara by women engineers, primarily from the mechanical installation (HVAC) sector. The association's stated mission is to increase the visibility, effectiveness, and representation of women in engineering and architecture professions in Turkey. It serves two primary constituencies: female students enrolled in engineering and architecture faculties at Turkish state universities who demonstrate financial need, and working women engineers and architects seeking professional development, mentorship, and networking.

The organization does not develop or operate proprietary technology products; its offerings are programmatic. Core services include a scholarship program providing 4,000 TL per month for the 9-month academic year (2025-2026) to 70+ recipients, paired with mentorship and networking. Content products include MÜKAD Dergi (15 published issues), technical articles, and content series such as "Bir Konuk Bin Konu" and "İçimizden Biri." Digital infrastructure is built on WordPress-based websites (mukad.org.tr, uye.mukad.org.tr, burs.mukad.org.tr) and a donation platform via fonzip.com.

MÜKAD's revenue model is non-commercial: it combines annual membership dues (1,000 TL/year per individual), individual and organizational donations, and corporate sponsorships that fund named scholarships (e.g., TayTech for 10 students, SMS Grup İnşaat for 6, Insolar for 3). The go-to-market is community-led, relying on university visits, career fairs, professional organization events (TMMOB, MMO, TTMD, TÜREB), and word-of-mouth. The organization operates as a non-profit governed by an elected Board of Directors with no venture, private equity, or institutional investor ownership.

Name

MÜKAD

Legal name

Mühendis ve Mimar Kadınlar Derneği

Website

https://mukad.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MÜKAD is a Turkish non-profit association founded in 2018 that supports female engineering and architecture students through scholarships and mentorship while building a solidarity network of 200+ women engineers and architects across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services (Civil Society Organization for Women Engineers and Architects)

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Enrichment & Creative Arts Programs (EDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Women engineers association
• Scholarship program support
• Engineering professional networking
• Civil society organization
• Women in STEM advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Çankaya

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from active members. The membership fee is set at 1,000 TL per year, payable via online channels or bank transfer to Ziraat Banka (IBAN: TR 7700 0100 1262 8511 8871 5024), account name: Mühendis Kadınlar Derneği.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring monthly donations from individuals and organizations to support the scholarship fund and educational activities, processed through fonzip.com platform.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support specifically for scholarship programs, funding the education of women engineering and architecture students. Sponsors include companies such as TayTech (10 students), SMS Grup İnşaat (6 students), Insolar (3 students), DBS Mühendislik (1 student), and ACS Klima (0.5 student), among others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MÜKAD is a non-profit civil society organization that provides financial scholarships, professional mentorship, networking, and continuing education programs to women engineers and architects in Turkey. Its core offerings include a scholarship program (MÜKAD Burs Programı) providing 4,000 TL/month stipends for 9 months to female engineering and architecture students at state universities, a paid membership program for working women engineers and architects, and publications such as MÜKAD Dergi magazine plus interview and profile content series. The organization also runs seminars, technical industry visits, and advocacy events focused on gender equality in engineering and architecture professions.

Product overview

MÜKAD (Mühendis ve Mimar Kadınlar Derneği) is a civil society organization for women engineers and architects, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of: (1) MÜKAD Burs Programı - a scholarship program providing financial support and mentorship to female engineering/architecture students; (2) MÜKAD Dergi - a magazine publication documenting member achievements and organizational activities; (3) Teknik Makaleler and Yazılar - technical and general article publications; (4) Bir Konuk Bin Konu and İçimizden Biri - interview and profile content series; (5) Üyelik Programı - membership program with professional development and networking benefits; and (6) Gündem - a news/agenda platform covering association events and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MÜKAD Burs Programı (Scholarship Program) Scholarship program providing monthly financial support (4,000 TL for the 2025-2026 academic year, paid over 9 months from October through June) to female students in engineering and architecture faculties at state universities in Turkey. Includes additional mentorship and networking opportunities for recipients.
• Üyelik Programı (Membership Program) Annual membership program for women engineers and architects, providing access to professional development events, networking opportunities, social responsibility projects, and career support. Also offers honorary membership for female students in engineering and architecture faculties. Annual fee: 1,000 TL.
• MÜKAD Dergi (MÜKAD Magazine) Official magazine publication featuring success stories of women engineers and architects, current topics, project updates, event coverage, and information about scholarship programs and association activities. Available in PDF format with 15 published issues to date.
• Teknik Makaleler (Technical Articles) Technical article publication section featuring expert-authored content on engineering topics including renewable energy, disaster management, and other professional subjects relevant to women engineers and architects.
• Yazılar (Articles/Writings) Collection of articles and writings covering topics related to women in engineering, social issues, and professional development, written by members and guest contributors.
• Bir Konuk Bin Konu (One Guest, One Thousand Topics) Interview series featuring notable women engineers, architects, and professionals sharing their experiences, achievements, and insights on gender equality and career development.
• İçimizden Biri (One of Us) Profile series showcasing inspiring success stories of association members, highlighting their professional journeys and achievements in engineering and architecture fields.
• Gündem (Agenda/News) News and event section featuring updates on association activities, events, collaborations with other organizations, and current developments related to women in engineering and architecture professions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ scholarship recipients supported through the scholarship program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ETKİN PROJEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MÜKAD collaborated with ETKİN PROJE to launch the 'AR-GE'de Kadının Gücü' (Power of Women in R&D) online training program in June 2023, with a second group of training launched in December 2023, targeting women's employment in R&D sectors.
• WiRE (Women in Renewable Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2021MÜKAD and WiRE signed a cooperation and partnership agreement on February 9, 2021. The partnership focuses on supporting women in renewable energy sectors and promoting gender equality in engineering and energy transition fields.
• İklimlendirme Teknik Kurulu (HVAC Technical Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MÜKAD is a founding partner of the İklimlendirme Teknik Kurulu, a multi-STK consortium including 9 different civil society organizations and MMO. The Technical Board issued joint press statements on pandemic measures for buildings, airports, hotels, and public transportation during COVID-19.
• TROX TürkiyeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019MÜKAD and TROX Türkiye established a partnership in 2019. TROX Türkiye General Manager Özcan Kök and colleagues visited MÜKAD to initiate the cooperation, focusing on joint activities and professional development.
• Daikin TürkiyeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019MÜKAD visited Daikin Türkiye in May 2018 to initiate a partnership, and participated in a technical visit to the Daikin Fusha Climate Technologies Experience Center in March 2025.
• Alarko CarrierminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018MÜKAD visited Alarko Carrier as part of its early partnership-building efforts in 2018, with Alarko İzmir Regional Manager Haluk Ferizoğlu providing early project referrals to MÜKAD member Güniz Gacaner Ermin.
• TMMOB (Türk Mühendis ve Mimar Odaları Birliği)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMÜKAD has an ongoing collaboration with TMMOB. The association visited TMMOB President Emin Koramaz in June 2018 to introduce MÜKAD and discuss cooperation. TMMOB expressed its support for MÜKAD's mission to increase women's representation in engineering and architecture.
• MMO (Makina Mühendisleri Odası)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMÜKAD maintains regular collaboration with MMO (Chamber of Mechanical Engineers). Notable collaborations include joint technical visits (Doğu İklimlendirme factory tour with MMO İzmir Student Commission), participation in MMO-organized events, and visits to MMO chapter offices in Ankara, İzmir, and İstanbul.
• TTMD (Türk Tesisat Mühendisleri Derneği)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMÜKAD collaborates with TTMD (Turkish HVAC Association) on professional development events and TESKON (National HVAC Engineering Congress). The association visited TTMD's 8th term President Abdullah Bilgin in 2018 to establish cooperation.
• TÜREB (Türkiye Rüzgar Enerjisi Birliği)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMÜKAD collaborated with TÜREB (Turkish Wind Energy Association) on a talk event featuring TÜREB Board President Ebru Arıcı on Women in the Wind Energy Sector in March 2022.
• Mekatronik Mühendisleri DerneğiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMÜKAD participated in the Mekatronik Mühendisleri Derneği's Mekatronik and Robotics Sector Meeting in May 2026, held in cooperation with Doğuş Üniversitesi. MÜKAD's Istanbul representative attended the association's 10th founding anniversary reception.
• TÜRKONFED (Türk Girişim ve İş Dünyası Konfederasyonu)minorOthersMÜKAD is a member of TÜRKONFED, participating in its network of Turkish business and industry confederations. A leadership change occurred in April 2022.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE): MÜKAD's actual 2021 partnership counterparty; a global association supporting women in renewable energy and engineering sectors, sharing MÜKAD's focus on gender equality in technical/engineering fields.
• Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN): US-based network advancing women in engineering through scholarships, research, and university partnerships — directly comparable in mission to MÜKAD, especially around scholarship administration and academic engagement.
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): The largest US-based professional organization dedicated to women in engineering, providing scholarships, networking, mentorship, and advocacy — the closest international analog to MÜKAD's model and mission, though at much larger scale.
• European Association for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (WiTEC): Pan-European network supporting women in STEM with events, mentoring, and research collaborations — comparable to MÜKAD's mandate across European engineering disciplines and a potential model for international expansion.

Regional players

• KAGIDER (Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey): A leading Turkish women-focused business and professional association; comparable in mission (advancing women in male-dominated fields) and Turkish-market focus, but oriented toward entrepreneurship rather than engineering.
• TÜREB – Türkiye Rüzgar Enerjisi Birliği (Turkish Wind Energy Association): The Turkish wind energy sector association, with which MÜKAD has held joint programming; an example of an industry-specific professional association MÜKAD partners with to extend its reach into renewable energy.

Broad incumbents

• TTMD – Türk Tesisat Mühendisleri Derneği (Turkish HVAC Association): The Turkish HVAC engineering association — one of MÜKAD's primary collaborators and a sector-specific counterpart; many MÜKAD members and partners come from this HVAC ecosystem.
• MMO – Makina Mühendisleri Odası (Chamber of Mechanical Engineers): The Turkish chamber of mechanical engineers — a direct institutional collaborator of MÜKAD and one of the sectors where MÜKAD's founding members are concentrated; represents the established professional structure MÜKAD engages with.
• TMMOB (Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects): The umbrella Turkish professional chamber for all engineers and architects; a much larger incumbent that MÜKAD collaborates with but cannot match in scale, representing the broader institutional ecosystem MÜKAD operates within.

Emerging players

• European Women in Tech: A growing European platform and network for women in technology and engineering fields, comparable in mission and conference/events-led engagement model to MÜKAD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mukad-muhendis-mimar-kadinlar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mukaddernek
• Xx.com/mukaddernek
• Facebookfacebook.com/mukaddernek

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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