# Ziya - AI Consulting & Development Company

> German AI company specializing in AI consulting, development, and workshops for research, industry, and public sector

Ziya is a German AI company (KI-Unternehmen) providing innovative AI solutions across Germany and Europe. Founded as a university spin-off from TU Dortmund, Ziya has received the federal EXIST program funding twice from BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action), supporting highly innovative solutions from German universities.

**Key Facts:**
- Origin: University spin-off from TU Dortmund
- Awards: AI award with Bergische Universität Wuppertal, EU co-financed funding via AI Hub Hamburg
- Funding: 2x EXIST program (BMWK), MWIKE, and additional public funding
- Network: Active in German AI ecosystem (Hannover Messe, LAMARR Conference, IHK, Fraunhofer, in2AI)
- Political Recognition: Regular visits from German political representatives including mayors, members of parliament, and ministers

**Languages:**
- German (de): Primary language
- English (en): Secondary language
- All routes prefixed with locale: /de/* or /en/*

**Technology Stack:**
- Next.js 15.2.4 with App Router and React 19
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Internationalization via next-intl
- Self-hosted Plausible analytics
- Docker deployment

**Design System:**
- Strict monochrome color palette (black, white, gray)
- No rounded elements (sharp corners only)
- Clean, professional aesthetic

## Core Services

- [AI Consulting (KI-Beratung)](https://ziya.de/seminars/ki-beratung): Strategic AI consulting for institutions and companies across Germany
- [AI Development (KI-Entwicklung)](https://ziya.de/seminars/ki-entwicklung): Custom AI solution development and implementation
- [AI Workshops](https://ziya.de/workshops): Educational workshops on AI topics and tools
- [Data Analysis](https://ziya.de/topics/datenanalyse): AI-powered data processing and analysis
- [Process Automation](https://ziya.de/seminars/process-automation): Automation and quality assurance solutions

## Products

- [DatenLabel](https://ziya.de/products/datenlabel): Publicly funded AI pipeline for data labeling (3x funded: MWIKE & 2x BMWK)

## Locations

- [Dortmund](https://ziya.de/locations/dortmund): AI services in Dortmund and surrounding areas

## Topics

- [EXIST Program](https://ziya.de/topics/exist-programm): Information about EXIST funding program and Ziya's participation

## Resources

- [Blog](https://ziya.de/blog): Latest AI insights, news, and case studies
- [Newsletter](https://ziya.de/newsletter): Regular updates on AI insights and research

## Optional

- [TU Dortmund CET](https://cet.tu-dortmund.de/): Centrum für Entrepreneurship und Transfer, academic partner
- [LAMARR Institute](https://lamarr-institute.org/): AI research institute where Ziya is active
- [Fraunhofer](https://www.fraunhofer.de/): Research partner
- [IHK Dortmund](https://www.ihk.de/dortmund/): Chamber of Commerce partner
- [KI.NRW Landkarte](https://www.ki.nrw/ki-landkarte/): NRW AI ecosystem mapping