European Youth Parliament Türkiye

What European Youth Parliament Türkiye does

European Youth Parliament Türkiye (EYP Türkiye), legally constituted as Avrupa Gençlik Parlamentosu Derneği since 2011 and active since 1999, is a non-profit youth association and the Turkish national committee of the pan-European EYP network. It operates as a peer-to-peer civic education platform running parliamentary simulations in which young participants ("Delegates") debate European policy issues in Teambuilding, Committee Work, and General Assembly formats. The organization is headquartered in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, and serves secondary and tertiary-age youth across Türkiye, primarily through school-based recruitment and a multi-stage Delegate → Volunteer → Officer → Alumni pipeline.

Its core products are structured conference and training programs: National Sessions (flagship multi-day conferences, with İstanbul 2026 being the 5th National Session), Regional Selection Conferences (the 32nd such event — Mersin 2026 — scheduled for November 2026), Training Weekends (e.g., Training Weekend 2026 in Istanbul, 25–26 July 2026), and International Sessions/Forums hosted jointly with EYP partners across 35+ European countries. These are supported by the School Clubs Program, which extends the platform into secondary schools through teacher- and ambassador-led clubs, and by a Members Platform at members.eyp.org handling registration and program logistics. Technology is web-based and operational rather than proprietary-IP-driven: there is no disclosed AI, app, API, or SDK layer; the IP lies in the EYP methodology, brand affiliation with the Schwarzkopf Foundation, and the pan-European event infrastructure.

EYP Türkiye is funded by a diversified sponsorship and partnership model rather than participant fees. Revenue sources, in so far as disclosed, include corporate sponsors (Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Sunexpress, Akbank, QNB, Unilever, Starbucks, Eurest, Ipsos), municipal governments (Istanbul, Ankara, Mersin, Çanakkale, Alanya metropolitan and district municipalities), chambers of commerce (Alanya TSO, Mersin TSO), the Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA), the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Youth and Sports, the European Union, and the Schwarzkopf Foundation. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: 10+ events are hosted annually across cities including Istanbul, Mersin, Eskişehir, Ankara, İzmir, Çanakkale, Alanya, Amasya, Tarsus, and Karadeniz Ereğli, with recruitment flowing through Instagram (@eypturkiye), the website, school clubs, and alumni networks. The organization is youth-led and volunteer-governed under a 26/27 Term Board led by President Deniz Duru Eratak, with no external investors, parent company, or disclosed financial figures.

Name

European Youth Parliament Türkiye

Legal name

Avrupa Gençlik Parlamentosu Derneği

Website

https://eyp.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

European Youth Parliament Türkiye is a non-profit, youth-led civic education association running parliamentary debate sessions, regional and national conferences, and training programs for young people across Türkiye as part of a 35+ country pan-European network, funded through diversified corporate, municipal, and institutional sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partnership and Sponsorship Revenue: EYP Türkiye generates revenue through partnerships with corporate sponsors (Turkish Airlines, Akbank, Pegasus, QNB, Starbucks, Sunexpress, Unilever), government bodies (Ministry of Youth and Sports, municipal governments), and institutional supporters (European Union, Schwarzkopf Foundation).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

European Youth Parliament Türkiye (Avrupa Gençlik Parlamentosu Derneği) is a youth-led, non-profit association that delivers non-formal civic and political education through parliamentary simulations. It organizes National Selection Conferences, Regional Selection Conferences, International Sessions/Forums, and Training Weekends where young people debate European policy issues in committee work and General Assembly formats. The program operates a progressive engagement pathway from delegates through volunteers to alumni, supported by a network of school clubs across Türkiye.

Product overview

EYP Türkiye operates as a unified civic education platform built around a structured conference model. The core offering consists of three interconnected program types: National Sessions and Regional Selection Conferences (the primary event products where delegates engage in Teambuilding, Committee Work, and General Assembly phases), Training Weekends (leadership development programs), and International Sessions/Forums (cross-border events). These are supported by entry, advancement, and alumni pathways through the Delegates, Volunteers, and School Clubs programs. The portfolio functions as a progressive engagement system where participants move from school clubs and delegate roles through volunteer positions to alumni mentorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Sessions Flagship national conferences of EYP Türkiye where selected delegates debate current European issues through structured Teambuilding, Committee Work, and General Assembly proceedings. Events are hosted in rotating Turkish cities; Istanbul 2026 is the 5th National Session.
• Regional Selection Conferences Regional events that serve as selection mechanisms for National Sessions. Delegates attend regional conferences to compete for advancement to higher-level EYP events. Eskişehir 2026 is the 5th Regional Selection Conference.
• Training Weekends Intensive leadership and skills development programs that prepare participants for conference roles including chairing, organizing, and media production. Training Weekend 2026 is scheduled for 25–26 July 2026 in Istanbul.
• International Sessions/Forums Cross-border EYP events connecting participants from multiple countries for collaborative debate on European policy issues within the pan-European EYP network spanning 35+ countries.
• School Clubs Program Program enabling teachers and student ambassadors to establish EYP clubs within schools, serving as local distribution points that route students into regional and national events.
• Delegates Program Entry-level participation pathway where young people join sessions to debate European issues, attend regional conferences, and potentially advance to national and international events.
• Volunteers Program Post-participation pathway for experienced members to take on official organizational roles such as Chair, Organizer, and National Committee member.
• Alumni Program Continued engagement program for former participants supporting conferences, contributing to National Committee, and mentoring future generations. The alumni community in Türkiye exceeds 1500 individuals.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Union logo displayed as partner on EYP Türkiye website. The EU supports youth programmes across Europe including EYP network activities.
• IpsosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIpsos logo displayed as partner on EYP Türkiye website, indicating corporate sponsorship or support.
• Schwarzkopf FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSchwarzkopf Foundation is the founding organization of EYP and continues to support the network. Logo displayed as key institutional partner.
• Turkish AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTurkey's flag carrier displayed as partner, likely providing travel support for international sessions and events.
• AkbankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Turkish bank displayed as corporate partner on EYP Türkiye website.
• Alanya BelediyesiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlanya Municipality partnership supporting local EYP events and activities.
• Alanya Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (Alanya TSO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry partnership supporting EYP activities.
• Ankara Büyükşehir BelediyesiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnkara Metropolitan Municipality partnership supporting EYP events in the capital.
• T.C. Gençlik ve Spor BakanlığıcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Youth and Sports, key government partner supporting youth civic education programmes.
• İstanbul Planlama Ajansı (IPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIstanbul Planning Agency partnership supporting EYP activities in Istanbul.
• İstanbul Büyükşehir BelediyesiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIstanbul Metropolitan Municipality partnership supporting EYP events.
• Mersin Büyükşehir BelediyesiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMersin Metropolitan Municipality partnership supporting EYP events in Mersin.
• Mersin Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (Mersin TSO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry partnership.
• Mersin Yenişehir BelediyesiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMersin Yenişehir Municipality partnership supporting local activities.
• Çanakkale BelediyesiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerÇanakkale Municipality partnership supporting EYP events.
• Alanya Turistik İşletmeciler Derneği (ALTİD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlanya Tourist Operators Association partnership supporting tourism-related aspects of EYP events.
• Bahçeşehir KolejiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBahçeşehir College educational institution partnership supporting school club activities.
• PegasusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTurkish low-cost airline displayed as partner, likely providing travel support.
• QNBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQatar National Bank displayed as corporate partner.
• StarbucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee chain brand partnership displayed on website.
• SunexpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTurkish airline partnership providing travel support for events.
• TeyitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeyit fact-checking organization partnership supporting media literacy aspects.
• UnileverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal consumer goods company displayed as corporate partner.
• EurestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering services company partnership supporting event logistics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/eypturkiye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-youth-parliament-turkiye

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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