TeamCraft for Universities
Run digital hackathons, track student performance analytics, and connect top graduates with employers from one integrated platform.
Designed for Academic Scale
From department experiments to university-wide programs, the platform adapts to your structure.
Department Level
Pilot with a single faculty or program. Run focused challenges for 30–50 students.
University Wide
Scale to cross-faculty events. Accommodate hundreds of students across disciplines.
Multi-Campus
Single partnership covers all campuses and locations under your institution.
How the Partnership Works
Everything Your University Gets
Six pillars of partnership designed to transform academic assessment and industry connectivity.
Official Hackathon Platform
TeamCraft becomes your university's exclusive digital hackathon partner. Run semesterly events that assess coding, collaboration, and communication simultaneously.
- Team-based challenges across all faculties
- Scalable from department to university-wide
- Challenge design co-developed with faculty
- Open to undergrad, graduate, and PhD students
Academic Performance Analytics
Transform assessment data into curriculum intelligence. Identify skill gaps, track progression, and refine course offerings with evidence.
- Individual and team competency scores
- Cohort benchmarking against program averages
- Skill gap analysis with curriculum recommendations
- Trend analysis across consecutive cycles
Talent-to-Industry Pipeline
With explicit student consent, compile talent visibility reports for Teknopark, startups, enterprises, and HR firms actively hiring.
- Direct pipeline to internships and entry-level roles
- Teknopark and startup accelerator partnerships
- KVKK and GDPR-compliant consent management
- No data shared without explicit opt-in
Archis Academy Access
Every enrolled student gets complimentary full access to Archis Academy comprehensive recorded courses in software engineering, AI, and cloud.
- Self-paced learning available 24/7
- Certificates of completion for portfolios
- SSO via university email
- Content curated to complement your curriculum
TTO & Teknopark Integration
Strengthen your innovation ecosystem. Real R&D challenges from Teknopark companies, and direct introductions for high-performing teams.
- Teknopark companies post real R&D challenges
- Student teams connected to spin-offs and ventures
- Joint demo days and innovation showcases
- Structured talent-to-venture pathways
University-Hosted Content
Host your own courses on our Canvas-like platform. Faculty publish Entrepreneurship, Incubator, and subject content you retain full IP.
- LMS infrastructure with advanced features
- Gamification and student progress tracking
- Analytics on engagement and completion
- Full IP remains with university/faculty
Built for Academic Rigor
Canvas-like structure with significantly more comprehensive features.
LMS + More
All standard learning management plus advanced assessment tools
Gamification
Reward systems that boost motivation and engagement
Project Management
Dashboards for team workflows and hackathon processes
Assessment Builder
Customizable quizzes and evaluation tools for any discipline
Consistency Analytics
Measure engagement and performance over time
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Built for Turkish Higher Education
KVKK Compliant
Student data protected under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698
GDPR Ready
EU data protection standards for international partnerships
Data Ownership
University retains full ownership of all student-level data
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The LOI and MOU do not specify financial terms. These are negotiated in the definitive Partnership Agreement. Archis Academy access is provided at no cost to students or the university during the partnership term. Platform licensing fees, revenue-sharing, and event sponsorship structures are discussed on a per-university basis.
While our initial partnership framework was developed with Turkish universities (Ondokuz Mayıs University) and references KVKK compliance, TeamCraft is open to partnerships with universities globally. GDPR compliance and local data protection laws are addressed on a per-region basis.
TeamCraft scales from small department-level events to full university-wide hackathons. We have run events for cohorts as small as 30 students and as large as 500+. The platform is designed to accommodate any size.
The standard commitment is a minimum of one hackathon cycle per semester (two per academic year). However, frequency can be adjusted based on academic calendar, faculty availability, and student demand. Some partners run monthly department-level challenges plus one university-wide event per semester.
Standard digital hackathons run 48–72 hours asynchronously, with optional live checkpoints. This format accommodates students across time zones and course schedules. Intensive on-campus events can be condensed to 24 hours. The format is flexible and agreed upon during event design.
Both. Students work in teams (collaborative within the team) while teams compete for top rankings. The assessment framework evaluates both individual contribution and team output. This mirrors real workplace dynamics where engineers collaborate internally while their company competes externally.
Absolutely. No student data is shared with employers, Teknopark companies, or any third party without the student’s explicit opt-in consent. Talent reports are compiled only for students who have provided written consent. Students can withdraw consent at any time.
Departments receive structured, anonymized-by-default performance reports including: individual and team competency scores, cohort-level benchmarking, skill gap analysis, and trend analysis. Identifying information is only included if the department requests it and the student has consented.
TeamCraft maintains data security standards consistent with applicable law. The platform uses industry-standard encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. Specific technical documentation is available during the due diligence phase after LOI signing.
Yes. Students receive individual performance summaries after each hackathon cycle, including their scores across all dimensions, peer feedback, and personalized skill development recommendations. This transparency is a core part of the learning experience.
The scoring methodology uses four weighted dimensions: Automated Code Intelligence Review (45%), Project Execution & Engagement (25%), Technical Proficiency Assessment (20%), and Professional Competency & Collaboration (10%). Each dimension is measured through a combination of AI-driven code review, manual expert evaluation, and behavioral analytics.
Yes. While the default framework is based on industry best practices, the scoring rubrics, challenge themes, and report formats can be customized in collaboration with faculty. The MOU includes a provision for joint challenge design and validation of reporting frameworks.
The standard partnership provides one full year of free access to all enrolled students, renewable annually. Access is provisioned via university email (SSO where technically feasible) and is available for the duration of the student’s enrollment.
Archis Academy content is primarily in English, given the technical nature of the material. However, the platform supports subtitles and transcripts, and universities can contribute Turkish-language content. Specific localization needs can be discussed during partnership setup.
Yes. The platform includes analytics on student engagement, course completion rates, and learning progression. These metrics can be integrated with hackathon performance data to provide a holistic view of student development.
The network includes four categories: (1) Teknopark companies and resident startups, (2) technology startup communities and accelerators, (3) enterprise employers seeking engineering talent, and (4) HR and talent acquisition firms specializing in technical recruitment.
No. TeamCraft facilitates connections and visibility but does not guarantee placement. Students are positioned for opportunities based on their performance data and consent preferences. Hiring decisions remain with the employers.
Yes. While Teknopark and university-affiliated startups are prioritized, the employer network is open to vetted technology companies and HR firms. All employers must agree to fair hiring practices and data use terms.
No. TeamCraft is a web-based platform accessible via modern browsers. For code-based hackathons, integration with GitHub is supported but not required. In-browser IDEs can be provided. Mobile apps are not required but the platform is mobile-responsive.
TeamCraft provides platform maintenance, event management infrastructure, and technical support during hackathon events. A dedicated Partnership Coordinator is assigned as the primary institutional liaison. Documentation and training are provided to faculty administrators.
SSO integration via university email is supported where technically feasible. API access for student information systems (SIS) integration can be discussed on a case-by-case basis. The platform does not require deep integration to function. Manual enrollment lists are sufficient to start.
Upon termination (with 2 months written notice before the academic year), all ongoing programs continue until completed. After termination, student and institutional data is destroyed in accordance with the data protection clauses. The university can export all data before termination.
Yes. The partnership covers all campuses and faculties under the university’s umbrella. Event frequency and reporting can be configured per campus or aggregated university-wide. Additional protocols can be developed as needed.
No. Neither party may transfer its rights or obligations under the MOU to another institution without prior written consent. Each university requires its own LOI and Partnership Agreement.
Yes. Joint inter-university hackathons can be organized within the partnership framework. These events foster broader competition and networking. Coordination is handled through the respective Partnership Coordinators.
The platform is asynchronous-by-design for most activities. Live checkpoints and demo days are scheduled to accommodate the primary time zone. TeamCraft’s headquarters in Florida, USA operates with awareness of Turkish and European business hours.