Skyy Skill Academy

What Skyy Skill Academy does

Skyy Skill Academy (legal entity: SkyySkill Academy Private Limited, India) is a privately held, bootstrapped skill development and job placement platform founded in 2015 (originally as Skyy Rider Institutions, rebranded in May 2023) and headquartered at KIIT TBI in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with regional offices in Hyderabad and Mumbai. It operates across five product lines: intensive 3-8 month job-guaranteed bootcamps, 30-60 day IIT-certified summer internships and professional programs, free self-paced certified courses, DGCA-certified drone pilot and development engineer training, and B2B institutional programs encompassing college workshops plus E-Mobility and Solar Lab/Center of Excellence setup through its wholly-owned subsidiary SkyySkill Labs. Curricula span electric vehicles and hybrid powertrains, CAD/CAM/CAE (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, UGNX, ANSYS), MATLAB/Simulink, embedded systems and IoT, drone technology, generative AI, and full-stack Python development, with technology differentiators including a HIL-Based Modified Indian Driving Cycle Test Rig launched at KIIT University and DGCA-certified drone training across an in-house 15-acre flying facility. The company claims 1.5 lakh+ students trained, 7 countries of learner reach, 600+ partner institutions, 200-500+ hiring partners, and 1200+ students placed at an average ₹4 LPA (range ₹3-8 LPA) with a stated 90% placement success rate.

The business model is a hybrid of high-volume individual course fees (seat reservation ₹5,000 plus multi-month bootcamp fees with installment options), one-time professional certification fees (especially drone courses), and higher-ticket professional services revenue from institutional lab equipment, curriculum delivery, and Center of Excellence setup for colleges and government polytechnics. Co-branded certifications with E&ICT Academy IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Bhubaneswar, plus MoUs with ASDC, ESSCI, ARAI-AMTIF, Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skill University, and corporate employers (Ola Electric, MG India, Amara Raja Batteries, Tata Motors, Bosch, Infosys, TCS), form the credibility backbone. Go-to-market is sales-led (2-minute counselor callback), event-driven (workshops at 600+ colleges, GITEX and IEEE conferences), and channel-driven (institutional partnerships with government polytechnics, ITIs, and engineering colleges), with a Hire From Us portal providing free talent sourcing to corporate partners. The company is ISO 9001 certified, has no external institutional funding, and operates with 500+ employees and 50+ instructors.

Name

Skyy Skill Academy

Legal name

SkyySkill Academy Private Limited

Website

https://skyyskill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skyy Skill Academy is an India-based skill development and placement platform offering bootcamps, IIT-certified professional programs, drone training, and institutional lab setups in EVs, CAD/CAM, embedded systems, drones, and AI, serving engineering graduates, diploma holders, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skill Development & Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420), Flight Training (611512), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Skill development training
• Vocational education programs
• Electric vehicle training
• Drone pilot certification
• Job placement bootcamps

Headquarters

HQ city

Nizampet

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Job Placement Programs: Intensive bootcamp programs with 100% placement guarantee. Programs range from 3-8 months in duration covering EV Design, CAD/CAM, Embedded Systems, and Software Development domains. Revenue generated from course fees with guaranteed interview opportunities.
2. Certification & Internship Programs: 30-60 day intensive certification programs with IIT partnerships. Summer internships and professional courses with co-branded certifications from E&ICT Academy IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Bhubaneswar.
3. Institutional Training & Lab Setup: On-campus training programs, EV/Solar lab setup, and Centers of Excellence establishment at colleges and polytechnics. Revenue from lab equipment, curriculum delivery, and institutional partnerships.
4. Drone Training Programs: DGCA-certified drone pilot training and development engineer courses with flexible payment options including installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skyy Skill Academy delivers job-oriented technical training and placement programs across Electric Vehicles, CAD/CAM/CAE design, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Drone Technology, and Generative AI. The company operates intensive 3-8 month job-guaranteed bootcamps, short-term certification programs, summer internships, and DGCA-certified drone pilot training, supplemented by E-Mobility and Solar lab setups at partner colleges. It monetizes primarily through course fees and institutional training contracts, supported by IIT co-branded certifications and a Hire From Us placement portal.

Product overview

Skyy Skill Academy is an integrated skill development and placement platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of courses across Electric Vehicle technology, CAD/CAM/CAE design, Embedded Systems, Software Development, AI/ML, and Drone technology. The platform operates through five core product lines: Job Guaranteed Courses (intensive 3-8 month bootcamps with 100% placement support), Summer Internship Programs (30-60 day certifications for fresh graduates), Free Certified Courses (self-paced and workshop offerings), Drone Training (DGCA-certified pilot and development programs), and Institutional Programs (college workshops and lab setup services). The ecosystem includes E-Mobility and Solar Labs (SkyySkill Labs) for hands-on training infrastructure, professional certification courses in partnership with E&ICT Academy IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Bhubaneswar, and a Hire From Us talent placement service connecting trained graduates with 200+ hiring partners. The platform serves B.Tech and diploma freshers as well as working professionals, operating from corporate offices in Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyySkill Labs: EV Skill Lab division specializing in Electric Vehicle technology lab equipment manufacturing and Centers of Excellence setup.

Products and services

• Job Guaranteed Courses Intensive 3-8 month bootcamps covering EV Design, CAD/CAM, Embedded Systems, Software Development, and MATLAB/CAE domains with 100% placement guarantee and minimum 5 guaranteed interviews, targeted at engineering graduates and diploma holders.
• Summer Internship Programs 30-60 day intensive certification programs with online and offline hybrid learning for fresh engineering graduates covering EV, CAD, Embedded Systems, Software Development, and AI domains.
• Drone Training Courses DGCA-certified drone training programs including Drone Development Engineer, Advanced Drone Development Engineer with AI, and Drone Pilot Training with DGCA License, delivered across multiple Indian states.
• Free Certified Courses Self-paced and live workshop courses providing foundational skills in technology domains with certificates upon completion, designed to attract learners into paid programs.
• Professional Courses E&ICT Academy IIT-certified advanced programs in Embedded Systems and Vehicle Design (SolidWorks, CATIA, UGNX, ANSYS) targeted at working professionals seeking skill advancement.
• PG Program on Hybrid Electric Vehicle Post-graduation program in hybrid electric vehicle technology covering battery systems, motor design, and powertrain engineering with 100% placement guarantee.
• PG Program on Automotive Designing & Manufacturing Post-graduation program covering automotive design and manufacturing using industry-standard CAD/CAM tools with placement support.
• PG Diploma in AI-Powered Python Full Stack Development Full stack development program covering Python programming, AI integration, and modern web development technologies with career placement assistance.
• Professional Program in Generative AI & Data Analytics Professional certification program covering generative AI technologies and data analytics methodologies using modern AI tools and platforms such as n8n and ChatGPT.
• Vehicle Design and Analysis Program Comprehensive vehicle design program covering SolidWorks, CATIA, UGNX, and ANSYS software with minimum 5 guaranteed interviews.
• Embedded System Technology Embedded systems engineering program covering microcontrollers, IoT applications, and real-time systems with industry projects.
• Drone Development Engineer Course 6-week drone development program covering drone design, flight control, and aerial applications with hands-on projects.
• Advanced Drone Development Engineer with AI and DGCA Licence Advanced drone engineering program integrating AI capabilities with DGCA licensing for professional drone operations.
• Drone Pilot Training Program with DGCA Licence 2-week drone pilot training program preparing candidates for DGCA certification and commercial drone operations.
• E-Mobility Lab & Centre of Excellence Setup State-of-the-art E-Mobility laboratory setup services for college campuses used for skill development, research, and EV manufacturing, delivered through the SkyySkill Labs subsidiary.
• Solar Lab & Centre of Excellence Setup Solar and renewable energy laboratory setup services for educational institutions in partnership with Solar Maxo.
• College Workshop Programs On-campus training programs for institutions covering Web Designing, React.js, EV Technology, Solar Golf Cart, Hybrid Bike, Python, and Node.js with customizable curriculum, delivered at 600+ partner colleges.
• Hire From Us Talent Portal Talent hiring platform connecting trained graduates and diploma candidates in Automotive, EV, CAD, CNC, MASTERCAM, and Software domains with corporate employers at no charge.
• MATLAB & Simulink Certification MATLAB programming, data handling, Simulink modeling, and control systems certification course with E&ICT Academy IIT Kanpur collaboration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Placement Record - Every enrolled student gets placed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• E&ICT Academy IIT RoorkeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026New collaboration for Electric Vehicle course development. Industry-ready programs under the E&ICT Academy of IIT Roorkee for certification programs.
• IIT BhubaneswarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Joint certification programs in emerging technologies. Collaboration for IT and Product Design Programs with IIT Bhubaneswar academic ecosystem.
• Amara Raja Batteries LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2025Partnership to inaugurate state-of-the-art EV Centre of Excellence in Mahabubnagar, Telangana for battery technology and EV training.
• Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2024MoU signed at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 for establishing EV Labs powered by ASDC and collaboratively developing certified training programs in EV technologies. Joint certification programs with industry recognition.
• E&ICT Academy IIT Kanpur (IFACET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to co-create and deliver cutting-edge technology courses. Executive programs certified by IIT Kanpur's IFACET for working professionals. Featured in Times of India and The Indian EXPRESS.
• E&ICT Academy IIT GuwahaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill-focused certification courses in tech and electronics. Collaboration featured in ANI, DailyHunt, and Financial Express. Advanced and Executive Certification Programs offered.
• Ola ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU signed as hiring partner to create career opportunities in electric mobility and promote industry-aligned skill development. Direct placement pathway for graduates.
• ARAI-AMTIFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed at CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025 for automotive technology collaboration and workforce development in mobility sector.
• Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed to strengthen skill development, promote specialized training, and create career opportunities in the electronics sector.
• Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skill UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to offer specialized courses and strengthen Maharashtra's automotive and EV sectors through curriculum development and placement support.
• Morris Garages (MG) IndiamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for DRIVE.BHARAT initiative, promoting EV adoption and skill development with automotive manufacturer.
• TNS India FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to set up EVSkillLab at Govt. ITI Mallepally, Hyderabad for EV technology training under CSR initiative.
• T-HubmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecognized among top 10 Best Skill Development companies by T-Hub in collaboration with HDFC Bank and NSDC.
• iACE (International Automobile Centre of Excellence)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Maruti Suzuki and Govt of Gujarat initiative for skill development in automobile technology.
• Sri Sri UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Advanced Certification Programs in emerging technologies at the university campus.
• Gravton MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU to boost placement opportunities in EV and automotive sectors through hiring partnerships.
• TN Auto Skills (Tamil Nadu Govt and ASDC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to promote SkyySkill programs and Centers of Excellence across Tamil Nadu through government-skill council collaboration.
• DSDEO Odisha (Nua Odisha Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to empower Mayurbhanj's youth with EV technology training under state government program.
• District Skill Development Office KoraputminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for skill development programs in Koraput district, Odisha.
• Sandip UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for training partnerships at Sandip University, Sijoul, Bihar.
• Maharashtra State Skills UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to strengthen automotive and EV sectors in Maharashtra through specialized course offerings.
• Birla Vishvakarma MahavidyalayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for training of students in engineering and technology programs.
• Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for skill development training programs at the engineering college.
• Government Polytechnics (Multiple)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoUs with multiple government polytechnics including Balasore, Koraput, Bhubaneswar, Kendrapada, Bolangir, Malkangiri, Angul, Mayurbhanj, Dhankanal, Berhampur, Hinjilicut, Jharsuguda, and Mallepally ITI for EV labs and skill training.
• GRIET (Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Skill Development Center setup with EV, Drone & IoT training programs. First batches completed successfully.
• CMRCET (CMR College of Engineering and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill Development Center setup at campus for upskilling south India students in technology programs.
• NIT RourkelamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner5-day Drone bootcamp hosted in association with MeiTY, Govt of India at NIT Rourkela campus.
• AutodeskmajorTechnology or IntegrationFeatured in Autodesk thought leadership article highlighting innovation in skill development. CATIA, SolidWorks, and ANSYS training integrated into curriculum.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Coding Ninjas: India-based coding and engineering bootcamp operator with strong college campus channel and placement support. Comparable on the campus-driven lead generation and engineering-fresher bootcamp offering.
• Masai School: Outcome-focused Indian tech bootcamp with an ISA / job-guarantee model for engineering graduates entering software roles. Closely comparable on the "pay-after-placement" India bootcamp playbook and engineering-fresher target segment.
• Simplilearn: India-origin global digital skills training provider with bootcamps and certification programs in software development, data, cloud, and cybersecurity. Comparable on certification-led bootcamp model and on B2C + enterprise training mix.
• Eruditus Executive Education: India-originated executive education provider partnering with top global universities (IITs, MIT, Harvard) for professional certificate programs. Comparable on the premium IIT-co-branded certification model SkyySkill uses for working professionals.
• Great Learning: India-focused professional and career outcomes-driven training provider offering bootcamps and certificate programs in AI, data, cloud, and engineering. Directly comparable on the fresher/working-professional bootcamp model and placement support.
• upGrad: One of India's largest ed-tech platforms offering online bootcamps, certification programs, and degree pathways in technology, data, and management. Closely comparable to SkyySkill on the bootcamp/placement model and on premium university partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Strive: Tata Group-led skill development initiative with focus on automotive, manufacturing, and emerging-tech skilling for Indian youth. Comparable on industry-aligned vocational skilling, EV/automotive adjacency, and institutional/CSR-funded model.
• Udacity: Global online learning platform with nanodegree programs in AI, autonomous systems, data, and cloud. Comparable on emerging-tech (AI/autonomous/drone-adjacent) curriculum and on certification-led B2C delivery, though operating globally rather than India-first.
• NIIT Limited: Legacy Indian IT and professional skills training major with corporate, government, and individual learner programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping IT training and government skilling footprint, though not focused on EV/drone niches.

Others

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) / PMKVY ecosystem training partners: Government of India umbrella body that funds and certifies thousands of skill training centers through schemes like PMKVY. Comparable as the regulatory/advisory layer SkyySkill engages with via ASDC, ESSCI, and state skill missions, and as the broader ecosystem of government-funded skilling providers it competes against for institutional programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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