Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)

What Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) does

The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) is a publicly funded, non-profit academic organization founded in 2013 to facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration between early-career scholars from Arab countries and Germany. Headquartered in Berlin with a regional office in Cairo, AGYA connects approximately 60 members across 23 countries through six thematic working groups spanning heritage and histories, sustainability and resources, public health and medicine, technologies and smart solutions, intercultural mobilities, and science diplomacy and communication. The organization operates under the institutional umbrella of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) in Berlin and the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT) in Cairo, with primary funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

AGYA's core offerings include a Research Mobility Program that funds short-term research stays at host institutions in Arab countries and Germany, the QIYADA podcast on science diplomacy and leadership, annual conferences and bilingual summer schools, and an integrated publications platform producing books, articles, policy papers, and digital databases. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; instead, its platform consists of a member-facing intranet, a public website (agya.info), and event-based programming supported by embedded media integrations including YouTube, SoundCloud, and Matomo open-source analytics. Programs are delivered through a community-led engagement model — members are recruited via formal calls and self-organize research projects within the working group framework.

The organization's revenue model is grant-based and non-commercial: AGYA receives institutional support from BMBF and operates without member fees, licensing fees, or commercial pricing of any kind. Its go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on annual conferences, working group meetings, social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), newsletters, and academic partnerships with universities across the MENA region and Europe to drive member acquisition, research output dissemination, and science diplomacy outcomes. AGYA functions as a bilateral scientific exchange initiative between Germany and Arab countries rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)

Legal name

Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)

Website

https://agya.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGYA is a publicly funded non-profit founded in 2013 that connects approximately 60 early-career researchers across 23 countries through six interdisciplinary working groups, mobility grants, conferences, and publications. It operates offices in Berlin and Cairo under BMBF funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Research Collaboration

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE), Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Academic research collaboration
• Interdisciplinary research network
• Science diplomacy programs
• Research mobility fellowships
• Academic exchange services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding: AGYA operates as a publicly funded academic organization, receiving support from government sources. The organization is hosted by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) and maintains offices in Berlin and Cairo.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AGYA is a publicly funded binational academic organization that connects approximately 60 excellent early-career researchers from Arab countries and Germany through structured interdisciplinary research collaboration. It delivers programs including the Research Mobility Program (short-term research fellowships), Summer Schools, an Annual Conference, and six interdisciplinary Working Groups, alongside publications, policy briefs, and the QIYADA podcast. The academy is hosted by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) and the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT), and is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Product overview

The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) is a research collaboration network that brings together excellent Arab and German scholars to address common challenges through sustainable research cooperation. Rather than a traditional software product company, AGYA offers a portfolio of programs and platforms including the Research Mobility Program (RMP) for fellowship-based international research stays, the QIYADA Podcast for science communication, AGYA Summer Schools for interdisciplinary education, Annual Conferences for member governance, and six Working Groups that coordinate collaborative research projects. The organization also produces publications including books, articles, policy papers, and digital databases, all accessible through a member intranet and public-facing website. The network connects scholars across 23 countries in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGYA Research Mobility Program (RMP) A fellowship program that provides short-term funding for AGYA members to conduct interdisciplinary research stays at universities and scientific host institutions in Arab countries or Germany, enabling cross-border collaboration. Available to selected AGYA members.
• AGYA Summer School International bilingual summer school programs bringing together junior and senior scholars from Europe and the Arab world for academic exchange, language training, and network building. Example: the 2026 AGYA Summer School in Malta on Arabic literature and cultural studies.
• AGYA Annual Conference Annual gathering of all AGYA members to decide on academy matters and research agenda, featuring workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. Tied to the General Assembly where Steering Committee members are elected.
• AGYA Working Groups Six interdisciplinary working groups (Dynamics of Transformation, Innovation, Health & Society, Common Heritage and Common Challenges, Arab and German Education, Energy, Water and Environment / or in current taxonomy: Heritage & Histories, Sustainability & Resources, Public Health & Medicine, Technologies & Smart Solutions, Intercultural Mobilities, Science Diplomacy & Communication) where members develop and implement collaborative research projects.
• QIYADA Podcast An Arab-German podcast series exploring topics on leadership, science diplomacy, and interdisciplinary research themes relevant to Arab-German collaboration. Available publicly through SoundCloud and YouTube.
• AGYA Publications Platform Comprehensive publication platform producing books, articles, policy papers, science communication materials, digital databases, videos, and podcasts documenting Arab-German research collaboration. Includes outputs such as the policy brief 'Creating a Safe Environment: Building Supportive Communities for Neurodivergent Families' (2026).

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBAW hosts the AGYA Berlin office and provides institutional support. AGYA is represented by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christoph Markschies. The academy operates under the umbrella of BBAW, which serves as the administrative host.
• Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASRT hosts the AGYA Cairo Regional Office, providing institutional support for AGYA's operations in Egypt and the Arab region.
• Institut National du Patrimoine, Tunis, TunisiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for archaeological research project on Dougga site in Tunisia, focusing on DNA analysis of archaeological findings.
• Institut Pasteur de Tunis, TunisiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DNA research project at archaeological site of Dougga, providing laboratory facilities and expertise.
• Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in archaeological research project, hosting events and providing research facilities.
• Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in archaeological DNA analysis project, contributing technical expertise.
• Lebanese American University (LAU), LebanonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the international workshop on 'Refugee Transfers in the Euro-Arab Mediterranean Zone' in Byblos, Lebanon.
• University of Heidelberg, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in organizing the refugee transfers workshop, providing academic support.
• Kafrelsheikh University, EgyptminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in medical waste management research, hosting awareness days and training sessions.
• University of Benghazi, LibyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for medical waste management awareness activities, supported by Libyan Ministry of Health.
• Sultan Qaboos University, OmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for medical waste management research and education initiatives.
• Palestine Polytechnic University, PalestineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in medical waste management research project.
• King Saud University, Saudi ArabiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for medical waste management training in Riyadh.
• Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saarland, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in medical waste management and pharmaceutical research projects.
• Fayoum University, EgyptminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in quantum materials research, focusing on condensed matter physics and materials science.
• Hashemite University, JordanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for quantum materials research collaboration.
• Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research SaarlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in cancer research project focused on endogenous metabolite mimics for breast cancer therapy.
• TWINCORE Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research, Hannover, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in cancer research project, contributing expertise in infection research and experimental models.
• Institute for Laser Technologies in Medicine and Metrology at the University of Ulm (ILM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for Sara Abdel Gaber's research mobility project on breast cancer therapy using statin derivatives.
• Ain Shams University, EgyptminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with alumna Dr. Maha Nasr on nano-formulations for cancer research.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW): AGYA's host institution and parent; a large, established academic academy in Berlin with broader humanities and sciences mandate, providing institutional infrastructure and legitimacy to AGYA.
• InterAcademy Partnership (IAP): Global network of national academies running interdisciplinary science-for-policy programs; shares AGYA's working-group and policy-brief model at a multi-region scale.
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: German federally funded foundation that sponsors international research cooperation and fellow networks; comparable in BMBF-anchored support and Arab-German fellow pipeline that AGYA's members also access.
• Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD): Germany's national agency for international academic exchange, funding mobility and binational programs with the Arab world; overlapping policy remit with AGYA and a likely upstream/funding partner for individual AGYA members.
• Die Junge Akademie (National Young Academy of Germany): Germany's national young academy of early-career scholars operating with interdisciplinary working groups and self-governance; shares AGYA's model and German ecosystem but is nationally, not binationally, scoped.
• Leopoldina – German National Academy of Sciences: Germany's senior national academy that frequently partners on binational programs and represents a potential institutional peer for AGYA in policy and interdisciplinary forums.
• TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences: Global academy advancing research capacity in the developing world with a strong MENA footprint and government-backed institutional support—comparable as a multi-region research-collaboration platform though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Deutsch-Französische Hochschule / Franco-German University (DFH/UFA): Binational university and research-cooperation network between France and Germany with mobility programs, working groups, and government-backed funding—architecturally the closest European analogy to AGYA's Arab-German bilateral model.
• Global Young Academy (GYA): A worldwide academy of early-career researchers structured around working groups, annual conferences, and interdisciplinary mobility programs—directly analogous to AGYA's model but global rather than binational.

Emerging players

• Young Academy of Scotland: A country-level young academy with interdisciplinary working groups, annual events, and mobility-style activities; relevant comparator for AGYA's national-cohort plus international-collaboration balance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AGYA_Academy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ArabGermanYoungAcademyofSciencesandHumanities
• Facebookfacebook.com/AGYA.Academy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arab-german-young-academy-of-sciences-and-humanities

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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