Uretken Akademi

What Uretken Akademi does

Üretken Akademi is a Turkish online internship simulation platform founded in March 2020 (incorporated 2022) and headquartered in Çorlu/Tekirdağ. It operates nextern.ai, a self-serve web platform delivering a four-stage work simulation (Orientation, Competency Training, Department Tasks, Final Project) packaged as company-branded modules co-developed with partners including NVIDIA, Turkish Airlines (THY), Enerjisa, and Albaraka Türk. Students complete simulations independently and earn partner-approved, LinkedIn-shareable certificates. The platform reaches 95,000+ registered students across all 81 Turkish provinces and 200+ universities, with six core modules spanning AI, marketing, innovation, fintech, community management, and data analysis, and 90+ completed program periods to date.

The business operates a two-sided model. On the consumer side, access is free and serves as a top-of-funnel talent pool, not a direct revenue stream. On the enterprise side, Üretken Akademi monetizes through three B2B service tiers: Kurumiçi Eğitim (custom in-company training covering AI tools, presentation techniques, design thinking, and SDGs), Staj Programları Entegrasyonu (internship program digitization with analytics reporting), and İşveren Markası (employer branding through co-developed simulation modules). Enterprise clients explicitly cited include Teknosa, UNDP (across 30 countries in collaboration with Samsung), Enerjisa, and Bilişim Vadisi; broader 100+ brand partners include Samsung, Google Developers, ASELSAN, LC Waikiki, Türkiye İş Bankası, TEB, and Magfi.

The company is privately held, founder-led, and operates with a 1–10 person team. There is no disclosed institutional funding, no disclosed revenue, and no parent company. Distribution combines self-serve PLG for students with direct field sales for enterprise services, supplemented by webinars featuring industry leaders (e.g., Enerjisa Innovation Director Tümay Solak, TEKNOFEST's Yusuf Polat) and university partnerships across Turkey.

Name

Uretken Akademi

Legal name

Üretken Akademi Eğitim Danışmanlık Ticaret Limited Şirketi

Website

https://uretkenakademi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Üretken Akademi is a Turkish online internship simulation platform that delivers free, company-branded work simulations (co-developed with NVIDIA, THY, Enerjisa, Albaraka, and others) to 95,000+ university students across Turkey, and monetizes through B2B corporate training, internship program integration, and employer branding services for enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education and Career Development Platform

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFAIAE

Live Class & Webinar Marketplaces/Directories

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Education Marketplaces & Course Platforms (MOOCs, Cohort-Based, Creator Platforms)

SECONDARYMPACALAI

Certification & Credentialed Creator Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Online Learning Content Platforms (Creator-Led Courses)

SECONDARYBPAEANAI

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

Keywords

• Online internship platform
• Virtual work simulation
• Career training programs
• Employer branding services
• Digital internship modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Student Access (Freemium): Online internship modules are completely free for university students and new graduates. Revenue is not generated from students directly but serves as a funnel for B2B enterprise services.
2. Corporate Training Services: Custom in-company training programs delivered to enterprise clients including Teknosa, UNDP, Enerjisa, and Bilişim Vadisi. Services include AI tools training, presentation techniques, innovation workshops, and entrepreneurship programs.
3. Employer Brand and Internship Program Integration: B2B services helping companies digitize internship programs and reach talent through simulation-based modules. Companies pay for module design, publishing, access to student talent pool, and detailed analytics reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uretken Akademi operates a web-based online internship simulation platform (nextern.ai) that delivers four-stage work simulations (Orientation, Competency Training, Department Tasks, Final Project) across multiple industry modules co-branded with partner companies such as NVIDIA, THY (Turkish Airlines), Enerjisa, and Albaraka Türk. Students and new graduates access these modules free of charge and earn company-approved, LinkedIn-shareable certificates. For businesses, the company sells custom in-company training programs, digital internship program integration, and employer branding services.

Product overview

Üretken Akademi is an online internship platform connecting university students and fresh graduates with real company projects through digital simulation modules. The platform operates on a core platform-plus-modules architecture featuring six distinct internship modules: NVIDIA Yapay Zekaya Giriş (AI/technology), THY Online Kanal Geliştirme (marketing/aviation), Enerjisa İVME Programı (innovation/energy), Albaraka Garaj (fintech), Magfi Topluluk Yönetimi (community management), and LemonRocks Veri Analizi (data science). For corporate clients, the platform offers three enterprise services: Kurumiçi Eğitim (in-company training), Staj Programları Entegrasyonu (internship program integration), and İşveren Markası (employer branding). All modules follow a four-step process: orientation, competency training, department tasks, and capstone project, culminating in company-approved certificates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nextern: Digital education platform that connects students with real company projects for online internship experiences.

Products and services

• NVIDIA Yapay Zekaya Giriş Simülasyonu An online internship simulation module where students experience AI and machine learning technologies at NVIDIA, including GPU architecture, parallel processing, and AI fundamentals. Targeted at university students and new graduates.
• THY Online Kanal Geliştirme Stajı A marketing-focused internship simulation covering digital marketing, customer experience, and brand strategy at Turkish Airlines, including Gen Z marketing and user-generated content. Targeted at university students and new graduates.
• Enerjisa İVME Programı An innovation-focused internship module at Enerjisa covering startup evaluation, program management, renewable energy trends, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Turkey. Targeted at university students and new graduates.
• Albaraka Garaj Online Staj Deneyimi A fintech internship simulation at Albaraka Türk focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, financial technologies, and startup acceleration programs in Islamic banking. Targeted at university students and new graduates.
• Magfi Topluluk Yönetimi A community management internship module at Magfi covering Telegram and Discord community operations, content strategy, crisis management, and advertising technology. Targeted at university students and new graduates.
• LemonRocks Veri Analizi A data analysis internship module at LemonRocks covering Web3 ecosystem, data collection, Excel-based analysis, data visualization, and venture capital platform operations. Targeted at university students and new graduates.
• Kurumiçi Eğitim Customized in-company training programs for corporate clients covering AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Sora, ElevenLabs), presentation techniques, innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and sustainable development goals. Targeted at enterprise HR and L&D teams.
• Staj Programları Entegrasyonu Digital internship program integration services that help companies add online simulations to their existing internship programs with real project experiences and objective evaluation data. Targeted at enterprise HR and talent acquisition teams.
• İşveren Markası Employer branding services that enable companies to reach young talent through interactive online internship simulations, featuring company culture exposure and detailed analytics reporting on candidate performance. Targeted at enterprise HR and employer brand teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% job placement rate among platform graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• NVIDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partner offering AI Introduction internship module. Participants learn about NVIDIA culture, AI technologies, GPU computing, and complete department tasks. Certificates approved by NVIDIA.
• Türk Hava Yolları (THY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partner offering Online Channel Development internship module covering marketing, Gen Z marketing, persona creation, and user-generated content. 90-year brand history and 2033 vision strategy included.
• EnerjisacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partner offering İVME Program covering energy sector innovation, startup evaluation, program management, and renewable energy trends. İnovasyon Direktörü Tümay Solak actively participates in webinars.
• Albaraka TürkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partner offering Albaraka Garaj fintech and entrepreneurship module covering Islamic banking, fintech technologies, startup acceleration, and entrepreneur support.
• MagfisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Management internship module covering Telegram and Discord community building, advertising technology, content strategy, and startup culture in a rapidly growing company.
• LemonRockssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerData Analysis internship module covering Web3 ecosystem, data collection, Excel analysis, data visualization, and venture capital platform operations. CEO Yusuf Berkan Altun featured.
• TeknosacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate training client receiving AI Tools training (ChatGPT, Sora, ElevenLabs) for General Directorate employees including 1-hour webinar and 4-hour hands-on workshop sessions.
• UNDP (Birleşmiş Milletler Kalkınma Programı)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate training partner for Presentation Techniques training during international ideathon with 30 countries in collaboration with Samsung. SDG AI Labs initiative.
• Bilişim VadisisecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEntrepreneurship 101 training covering business idea finding, validation, prototyping, and investor pitch preparation for startup ecosystem development.
• SamsungsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company featured in internship modules and collaboration on UNDP international ideathon training. Associated with technology and innovation content.
• Google DeveloperssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company associated with developer technologies and innovation content in internship ecosystem.
• ASELSANsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense industry partner in internship ecosystem, associated with technology and engineering content.
• LC WaikikisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail partner in internship ecosystem, associated with fashion retail and business content.
• Türkiye İş BankasısecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking sector partner in internship ecosystem.
• TEB (Türkiye İş Bankası Grubu)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking and financial services partner in internship ecosystem.
• BTM (Bilişim Vadisi Teknoloji)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and business development partner in ecosystem.
• YTÜ Yıldız TeknoparksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity technology park partner in ecosystem supporting startups and innovation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Patika.dev: Patika.dev is a Turkish software-engineering education program delivering project-based upskilling with partner employers, structurally analogous to Üretken Akademi's simulation-based, employer-branded training model in the same Turkish market.
• Forage: Forage (formerly InsideSherpa) runs a virtual-internship platform that partners with Fortune 500 firms (JPMorgan, PwC, BCG) to deliver branded online work simulations to students — the closest direct analogue to Üretken Akademi's company-branded digital internship modules.
• Techcareer.net: Techcareer.net is a Turkish tech-career community and job platform connecting technologists with employers, comparable to Üretken Akademi's talent-pool monetization and employer-branding services in the same Turkish ecosystem.
• Global AI Hub: Global AI Hub is a Turkish AI and data-science education platform offering free and paid cohort courses with certificates, comparable to Üretken Akademi's NVIDIA AI-introduction module and AI Tools corporate-training offerings.
• Multiverse: Multiverse is a UK-based professional apprenticeship and tech-training platform that matches learners with employer-led programs, directly comparable to Üretken Akademi's B2B2C model of student-to-major-brand training pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera is a global online-learning platform partnering with universities and enterprises (including Google, IBM, Meta) for credentialed courses, a broader incumbent version of Üretken Akademi's employer-branded, certificate-bearing learning experience.
• Udemy: Udemy operates a global course marketplace for professional skill development with certificates of completion, comparable in self-paced delivery and credentialing model to Üretken Akademi's simulation modules, though much broader in scope.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning offers video-based professional development courses integrated with LinkedIn profiles — a comparable credentialing-and-shareability model to Üretken Akademi's LinkedIn-shareable company-approved certificates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uretkenakademi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@uretken.akademi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/18649203
• Instagraminstagram.com/uretkenakademi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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