On May 29, 2025, Bilişim Vadisi hosted a remarkable event that brought together AI-driven startups, mentors, and investors: the B-Stars AI Acceleration Program.
Recognized as one of the most exciting gatherings in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, the event featured 10 innovative startups on stage. Among them, Akasya AI stood out with its unique and impactful solution.
We were honored to receive our plaque from Tuba Öztepe, Deputy General Manager of Bilişim Vadisi, during the ceremony.
A New Era in Online Exam Security: Akasya AI
Akasya AI is an artificial intelligence project developed to enhance the security of online exams. Our system detects whether users attempt to leverage third-party software or hardware through unauthorized means during an exam. For example, it can identify if a language model like ChatGPT is running in the background or if there’s suspicious hardware activity.
Going beyond traditional proctoring methods, Akasya AI offers an intelligent system that analyzes user behavior and flags anomalies in real time. It aims to be a vital solution partner for educational institutions, digital learning platforms, and certification centers navigating the transition to digital assessments.
Training, Mentorship & Investor Meetings
Throughout the program, Bilişim Vadisi provided strong mentorship from Turkey’s leading academics and tech experts. The sessions — covering product-market fit, scalability, and investor pitching — were incredibly valuable for participating startups.
As Akasya AI, we are excited to integrate the knowledge and feedback we gained from these sessions directly into our product development roadmap.
High Interest in Our Booth
Our Akasya AI booth received significant attention from both investors and fellow participants throughout the event. The increasing demand for AI-driven security solutions proved that our product addresses the right needs at the right time.
One-on-one meetings with investors were especially fruitful, helping us move to the next stage with clearer goals. Based on their feedback, we are accelerating our efforts to improve the product and scale it across different sectors.
B-Stars & Our Future Vision
The B-Stars AI Acceleration Program was not just a platform for promotion — it offered a unique opportunity to observe real market needs, test our solution, and establish early connections for strategic collaborations. The scenarios and questions raised by visitors at our booth clearly highlighted the demand for our solution not only in the education sector but also in corporate training, certification programs, and public sector exams.
The insights we gained from one-on-one investor meetings gave us a clearer picture of Akasya AI’s scalability and investment potential. Hearing from such a wide range of perspectives further strengthened our belief in the importance of what we are building. Moving forward, we aim to turn this feedback into concrete actions to reinforce both our product and our strategic vision.
This journey is not just about building a product — it’s about building a secure and trusted future.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Bilişim Vadisi, all mentors, investors, and participants who contributed to this exceptional program. We remain proudly committed to creating safer digital exam experiences.