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About Us

Empowering people. Unleashing potential. With AI.

Why does Ziya exist?

We believe that people can unleash their true potential – when they have the right tools. At Ziya, we combine creative solutions with innovative technologies to solve real problems.

What drives us

Too many companies struggle with technology that blocks rather than enables. Systems that replace people instead of empowering them. Solutions that miss the reality.

Our promise:

Solve real problems no technology for technology's sake

Empower people strengthen teams instead of replacing them

Act with integrity integrity creates long-term success

Innovate responsibly AI that makes you independent, not dependent

For us, everything starts with people. Our solutions provide guidance, create space for creativity, and help do what really matters.

The Team

A team of passionate AI experts

Ziya was founded in 2024 in Dortmund. We combine scientific depth with pragmatic implementation.

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The team of Ziya for AI development and consulting
The team of Ziya for AI development and consulting

Our Team

The Minds Behind Ziya

Meet our team of experienced AI experts, developers, and consultants who will guide your company into the future.

Haris Yalcinkaya

Haris Yalcinkaya

Founder, Speaker, Senior AI Consultant-Developer

Ilirjan Bytyqi

Ilirjan Bytyqi

Co-Founder, Business Development, AI Consulting

Enes Arpaci

Enes Arpaci

Co-Founder, CTO, Lead Developer & AI System Architect

What distinguishes us:

Made in GermanyStrict data protection, German thoroughness, global standards

Science meets practiceUniversity research directly into applicable solutions

DatenLabelOur AI pipeline structures and refines your data for maximum AI performance

Digital AI StrategyLiving roadmaps instead of dead consultant slides

Straightforward. Honest. Transparent. This is how we work – this is who we are.

Our Story

2022

The Starting Shot

Two computer scientists from TU Dortmund and a business graduate from University of Duisburg-Essen realize: AI projects fail not because of technology, but implementation. First funding through NRW Startup Grant.

2023

From Lab to Practice

EXIST startup grant enables the leap from research project to real company. First customers confirm: The market needs practical AI solutions.

2024

Ziya is Born

Founding of Ziya GmbH in Dortmund. DatenLabel and the Digital AI Strategy Platform go live. Vision becomes reality.

2025

Global Expansion

What works in Germany can empower people everywhere. Our goal: AI that solves real problems and unleashes potential worldwide.

Our Values

Reliability: We keep what we promise. Long-term partnerships arise from trust, not sales pitches.Technical Excellence: State-of-the-art technology that runs stable. We rely on proven standards and continuous learning.Pragmatism: Solutions, not concepts. We deliver working prototypes, not endless strategy documents.Human Responsibility: AI should empower people, not replace them. Ethical innovation with focus on sustainability and knowledge transfer.

We want to be remembered as a company
that solved real problems with creativity and integrity –
sincere, human, impactful.

— Haris, Enes und Illi

What makes us special

For Executives

Strategic Partnership

We become your trusted advisor for all AI topics - from strategy to implementation

Risk Minimization

Proven methods and GDPR-compliant solutions that minimize legal and technical risks

ROI Focus

Clear KPIs and measurable results that justify your investment

Time Efficiency

Fast implementation through our optimized AI pipeline DatenLabel

For IT Managers

Seamless Integration

Our solutions integrate smoothly into your existing IT infrastructure

Technical Excellence

State-of-the-art technology that meets your security and performance requirements

Knowledge Transfer

We empower your team to maintain and develop AI solutions independently

German Engineering

Highest quality standards and reliable support from the Ruhr area

For Innovation Leaders

Cutting-Edge Technology

Access to the latest AI developments and research results

Rapid Prototyping

From idea to working prototype in record time

Competitive Advantage

Innovative AI solutions that set you apart from the competition

Future-Proof

Scalable architectures that grow with your requirements

For Teams

Empowerment

AI that supports your work, not replaces it

User-Friendly

Intuitive solutions that are quickly adopted

Training & Support

Comprehensive training and ongoing support for all users

Productivity Boost

Automation of routine tasks for more creative work

AI Partner

Your Partner for Building Your AI Culture

Every partner is unique and has different needs — that's why we adapt to your specific situation by defining the optimal framework together.

Get in Touch
Haris und Ilirjan Bytyqi am Ziya-Stand beim RuhrSummit
Haris Bytyqi auf der Bühne bei der Innoclub-Eröffnung
Besuch der IHK und eines Bundestagsabgeordneten bei Ziya im Büro

Trust & Compliance

EU AI Act

EU AI Act

The platform enables you to meet the requirements of the EU AI Act.

GDPR

GDPR

You control the flow of your data. Our servers are located in Germany.

Made in Germany

Made in Germany

Our company, our developers and our servers are located in Germany.

Your First Step to AI Success

Contact me directly for your first step to AI success

Ilirjan Bytyqi, M.Sc.Operations Lead at Ziya GmbH

Or schedule a meeting with me

Ilirjan Bytyqi

Initial Consultation

Initial consultation, approx. 30 minutes

Select an appointment and send your request for an initial consultation. Our AI expert team will advise you on how to strategically deploy artificial intelligence in your company – from automation to tailored AI solutions.

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