ISKAV (Isıtma Soğutma Klima Araştırma ve Eğitim Vakfı)

What ISKAV (Isıtma Soğutma Klima Araştırma ve Eğitim Vakfı) does

ISKAV (Isıtma Soğutma Klima Araştırma ve Eğitim Vakfı) is a Turkish non-profit foundation established on December 30, 1997, headquartered in Beyoğlu, Istanbul. It operates as the only foundation in Turkey specifically dedicated to heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) research and education, with a mission to develop the domestic sector, align it with European Union standards, and foster university-industry cooperation.

The foundation delivers a portfolio of interconnected services: the TAD (Test, Ayar ve Dengeleme / Testing, Adjusting and Balancing) certification program for engineers and technicians with 2-year renewal cycles; the ISKAV BIM Merkezi, which acts as Turkey's national partner for Eurovent's PRODBIM digital library and has produced 350+ BIM product families for manufacturers; technical publications (books on VRF, industrial refrigeration, boilers, air handling units, etc.) priced 350-1,000 TL; expert witness (bilirkişi), consulting, and measurement services; and a scholarship program for HVAC students at Yıldız Technical University and three other universities under a May 2025 YÖK-TOBB protocol.

ISKAV's revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: publication sales, certification fees, training programs (including F-Gas preparation), and website banner advertising (40K-100K TL on subscription tiers). It distributes services through direct delivery, university partnerships, and a network of 14+ industry associations (TTMD, İSKİD, DOSİDER, SOSİAD, MTMD, İZODER, KBSB, ESSİAD, İSİB) that co-found the ISK-SODEX trade fair. The foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees and Board of Directors with industry-representative membership, and employs a small professional team of approximately 10 people.

Name

ISKAV (Isıtma Soğutma Klima Araştırma ve Eğitim Vakfı)

Legal name

Isıtma Soğutma Klima Araştırma ve Eğitim Vakfı

Website

https://iskav.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISKAV is a Turkish non-profit foundation established in 1997 that provides HVAC/R industry certification (TAD), BIM digital content services, technical publications, and training for engineers, technicians, manufacturers, and university students in Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Industry Professional Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC/R Controls, Automation & Smart Thermostats (EDAOACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation System Installation & Repair (Bath/Kitchen Fans, ERV/HRV) (HSAOAIAF), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• HVAC certification programs
• Building information modeling
• Professional training services
• Technical publications HVAC
• Testing and balancing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publication Sales: Sale of technical publications and books on HVAC/R topics including maintenance, hot water boilers, industrial refrigeration, VRF systems, air conditioning electricity, and air handling units.
2. Certification Fees: TAD (Testing, Adjusting and Balancing) certification program fees for engineers and technicians. Certifications are valid for 2 years with renewal requirements.
3. Training Programs: Professional training programs for HVAC/R industry including sales-marketing certification, F-Gas preparation courses, and alternative refrigerant training.
4. Advertising Revenue: Website banner advertising on www.iskav.org.tr with annual, two-year, and three-year usage options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISKAV is a non-profit foundation that delivers professional certification, training, technical publications, consulting, and measurement services for Turkey's heating, cooling, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC/R) industry. Its core offerings center on the TAD (Test, Ayar ve Dengeleme / Testing, Adjusting and Balancing) certification program for engineers and technicians, the ISKAV BIM Center providing Building Information Modeling training and smart product library services, and technical publications covering HVACR topics.

Product overview

ISKAV operates as a foundation (vakıf) focused on research, training, and certification in the heating, cooling, and air conditioning (HVAC) sector. The organization offers multiple interconnected services: the TAD (Testing, Adjusting, Balancing) Certification Program for engineers and technicians; the ISKAV BIM Center for Building Information Modelling training and consulting; technical publications covering HVACR topics; expert witness services; consulting services; and measurement services. The portfolio is structured as a unified offering centered on professional development and technical expertise for the HVAC industry, with the TAD certification and BIM Center as flagship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TAD Sertifika Programı (Test, Ayar ve Dengeleme Certification) Professional certification program for engineers and technicians in Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAD) of HVAC systems, including theoretical training, examination, practical application, and two-year renewable certification.
• ISKAV BIM Merkezi (BIM Center) Building Information Modeling center providing training, consulting, and coordination services for the HVAC and mechanical installation industry. Manages the PRODBIM partnership for BIM library operations in Turkey and creates smart product elements (Families) for manufacturers.
• ISKAV Teknik Yayınları (Technical Publications) Technical books and publications covering HVACR topics such as maintenance troubleshooting, hot water boilers, industrial refrigeration, VRF systems, air conditioning electricity, and air handling units, sold to industry professionals.
• Bilirkişi Hizmeti (Expert Witness Service) Expert witness services providing theoretical and practical expertise in heating, cooling, and air conditioning matters as regulated by relevant Turkish laws and regulations.
• Danışmanlık Hizmeti (Consulting Service) Consulting services providing scientific expert opinions and specialized guidance for HVAC industry companies and institutions.
• Ölçüm Hizmetleri (Measurement Services) Measurement services including capacity performance measurement, capacity verification, flow rate control, system examination, fault detection, and technical problem identification and resolution according to recognized standards.
• YTÜ Burs Programı (YTU Scholarship Program) Scholarship program for Yıldız Technical University Mechanical Faculty HVAC students, providing monthly scholarships of 5,000 TL for 9-month academic periods with internship opportunities at partner companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26+ engineers certified in TAD (Testing, Adjusting and Balancing)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• TOBB (Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Partnership protocol between TOBB, YÖK, and ISKAV to increase employment in the HVAC/R industry. Provides scholarships for students in machine and energy systems engineering departments starting from second year, with 9-month duration at 40% of minimum wage. Targets 5-year employment commitment from graduates in the sector.
• YÖK (Yükseköğretim Kurulu)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Higher Education Council partnership for implementing scholarship program targeting students in machine and energy systems engineering at Ege, Gazi, Karabük, and Yıldız Technical Universities.
• TSE (Türk Standardları Enstitüsü)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 December 2021Cooperation protocol between TSE and ISKAV to develop certification and international recognition for products in Turkey's HVAC/R industry. Aims to increase competitiveness in international trade through TSE laboratory infrastructure.
• PRODBIM (Eurovent Services Company)coreTechnology or Integration · 15 November 2019ISKAV became Turkish partner of Eurovent's PRODBIM project for BIM (Building Information Modeling) in HVAC/R industry. PRODBIM is a cloud-based software platform with approximately 700,000 Euro investment. ISKAV manages Turkey operations, provides training, and conducts workshops.
• Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi (YTÜ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with YTÜ Mechanical Faculty for HVAC department. Provides scholarship program (5,000 TL/month for 9 months), internship placement, and technical training for students.
• DOSİDER (Doğalgaz Sektörü Derneği)supportingOthersDOSİDER is one of the founding industry associations of ISK-SODEX trade fair and partner in industry ethics codes initiative.
• İSKİD (İklimlendirme Soğutma Klima İmalatçıları Derneği)supportingOthersAssociation of HVAC/R manufacturers, founding partner of ISKAV and ISK-SODEX trade fair.
• TTMD (Tesisat Mühendisleri Meslek Dalı Örgütü)supportingOthersProfessional organization for installation engineers, founding partner of ISKAV and ISK-SODEX trade fair.
• İSİB (İklimlendirme Sektörü İhracatçıları Birliği)supportingOthersHVAC/R exporters union, founding partner of ISK-SODEX trade fair and supporter of ISKAV activities.
• İZODER (İzolasyon ve Yalıtım Derneği)supportingOthersInsulation and isolation association, founding partner of ISK-SODEX trade fair.
• SOSİAD (Soğutma Sanayicileri Derneği)supportingOthersRefrigeration industry association, founding partner of ISK-SODEX trade fair.
• ESSİAD (Esper Ağır Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş)supportingOthersIndustry association participating in sector ethics codes initiative.
• MTMD (Medikal Tesisat Mühendisleri Derneği)supportingOthersMedical installation engineers association, founding partner of ISK-SODEX trade fair.
• KBSB (Kazan ve Basınçlı Kap Sanayicileri Birliği)supportingOthersBoiler and pressure vessel manufacturers association, member of ISKAV.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BSRIA: UK-based building services research, testing, and consultancy organization delivering instrumented testing, soft landings, and training — directly analogous to ISKAV's measurement services and HVAC testing/balancing (TAD) activities.
• ASHRAE: Global society for HVAC&R with standards, certification (e.g., High-Performance Building Design Professional), and continuing education — the closest international analogue to ISKAV's HVAC/R research, training, and certification mission.
• Eurovent Certification: European HVAC industry certification body that already partners with ISKAV via PRODBIM; comparable role in third-party performance certification and ratings for HVAC/R products across Europe.
• REHVA (Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations): Pan-European federation of national HVAC engineer associations that publishes guidelines, runs technical workshops, and influences EU policy — directly comparable to ISKAV's industry research, training, and policy-shaping role, just at a European scale.
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers): UK professional body for building services engineers that delivers chartered engineer status, training, and technical publications — analogous to ISKAV's professional certification (TAD) and technical publishing portfolio for HVAC engineers.

Broad incumbents

• AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute): North American trade association representing HVAC/R equipment manufacturers with extensive certification programs (AHRI Certified) — comparable to ISKAV's certification/TAD work but focused on product performance rather than engineer credentialing.

Others

• ISKID (İklimlendirme Soğutma Klima İmalatçıları Derneği): Turkish HVAC/R manufacturers' association and ISKAV founding partner; represents manufacturers rather than providing certification/research, but shares industry network and ISK-SODEX trade fair co-ownership.
• TTMD (Tesisat Mühendisleri Meslek Dalı Örgütü): Turkish professional society for HVAC/installation engineers and a founding ISKAV partner; comparable to ISKAV at the professional society layer but without ISKAV's foundation/certification/BIM service breadth.
• AHR Expo: The largest HVAC/R trade show in North America; comparable to ISK-SODEX (the biennial HVAC/R trade fair ISKAV co-organizes) and useful reference for ISKAV's event-driven GTM and certification promotion strategy.

Emerging players

• IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration): International nonprofit providing standards, education, and certification for the industrial refrigeration sector — partially overlaps with ISKAV's refrigeration training, publications, and Turkish market focus, but with narrower industry scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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