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SpikeUp AI is a data and AI training organization for highly educated refugees and underprivileged people who would like to become a part of the business environment. We want to help them successfully integrate into Dutch society. Thus, they can create better value for the community.
SpikeUp AI was founded by Mehmet in 2018. Back then, Mehmet was a newcomer to the Netherlands. While he was busy upskilling himself in Data & AI, he took a very bold step and organized a training program to help other passionate refugees make a new start in the tech world. SpikeUp AI has grown from educating refugees in a tiny high school classroom to an established organization that organizes large-scale events, workshops, and training programs. Now, there is an ever-growing volunteer team and a business network that support the foundation in continuing its projects and activities.
SpikeUp co-creates learning opportunities, internships and jobs, supporting refugees with their inclusion to the job market
Participants obtain hands-on and cutting-edge professional skills that make them desired in the job market
Companies find diverse talent by leveraging an industry-specific candidate pool, with a refugee background
Our main goal is to help our participants find a suitable data-related profession and become self-sufficient. With this purpose, we strive hard to improve our training by forming partnerships with well-known companies and non-governmental organizations. We create equal opportunities for highly skilled refugees, allowing them to contribute to society in a meaningful way.
Our ethos identify the core identity of our foundation, inspiring the way we train our beloved students and create an impact for the society. We are proud to embrace each of these ethics and represent them in all our activities and operations.
We are highly commited to being transparent and accountable for all our operations, building full trust with our stakeholders.
We are dedicated to creating a new tech world where oppportunities are evenly and equally distributed.
We protect the privacy and personal information of our students to provide them a secure learning environment.
We embrace and empower diversity and inclusion to create powerful and innovative tech teams of the future.
Executive Board Member
As an entrepreneur and an IT professional, I am driven by the joy of turning dreams into reality and helping others achieve their ambitions. I am deeply passionate about technology education, developing clear career paths, with a firm belief in the importance of reducing inequalities. Therefore, I sympathize with SpikeUp AI’s mission, which is to inspire and encourage newcomers in a golden rush to up-skill for a fast-approaching future and ensuring equality of opportunities.
Executive Board Member
In my daily life, I am a partner in a large global consulting firm, and I have been working in the area of data & analytics for over 20 years. I feel passionate about the mission of SpikeUp.AI. I strongly believe that this knife cuts both ways: we help refugees make a new start and we offer a solution to the big talent gap we have in the data & analytics domain.
Executive Board Member
I have a background in econometrics and data science and currently work as a data analyst at ABN AMRO. Beyond my professional role, I am deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of refugees. My passion for refugee support stems from a strong belief in fostering safe, inclusive environments that empower individuals to rebuild their lives and pursue new opportunities. SpikeUp.AI offers a unique platform to combine my expertise in data analytics with my dedication to supporting refugees, enabling me to contribute meaningfully to both technological innovation and social impact.
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The SpikeUp.AI Foundation focuses on helping highly educated refugees find a career in Data and Artificial Intelligence. Join us to make an impact!
