EVREN, Türkiye's National Artificial Intelligence Platform

The Evren AI platform has become a hot topic in Türkiye's artificial intelligence scene over the past few days. Developed by the Presidency of Defense Industries, this national platform has now gone live. EVREN brings together the entire pipeline, from data labeling to model training and inference, under a single roof. For businesses and developers, this means a new option built on domestic infrastructure.

In short:

• EVREN offers 11 open-weight large language models within a single inference layer.
• It reached 7,500 active users in a short period of time.
• Data is processed on GPU infrastructure located in Türkiye and is not transferred abroad.
• Access is provided through e-Devlet (e-Government), with usage governed by a contribution-based credit system.

What is EVREN?

The Evren AI platform is the national artificial intelligence platform developed by Türkiye's Presidency of Defense Industries. It covers the entire pipeline end to end, including data labeling, model training, experiment tracking, and model deployment. Its architecture is entirely domestic, meaning there's no dependency on foreign cloud services.

The platform supports tasks such as object detection, segmentation, and classification. In that sense, EVREN isn't just a chat tool. It offers developers a comprehensive AI development environment.

Which models run on the platform?

EVREN's inference layer serves 11 open-weight large language models simultaneously. This gives users the flexibility to choose a model based on their specific needs. Training processes are carried out on 64 H200 GPUs.

The data processing workflow is also notable. After presigned data upload, pre-labeling is performed using SAM-2. This is followed by model training and the inference stage. This workflow shortens the path from raw data to a working model.

There are plans to add domestic large language, image, and voice models to the platform in the future. This suggests that EVREN will evolve into a broader AI ecosystem over time.

Who can access EVREN, and how?

Access to EVREN is provided through e-Devlet identity verification. This makes the platform both secure and easy to use. Users can log in through evren.ssyz.org.tr.

The platform's target audience is broad. Defense industry companies, technology firms, academics, entrepreneurs, and students can all use EVREN. This diversity shows that the platform isn't aimed solely at military purposes, but at a wide ecosystem.

Reaching 7,500 active users in a short amount of time demonstrates the level of interest. It appears that demand for domestic AI infrastructure in Türkiye is quite high.

How does the credit system work?

Rather than direct paid access, EVREN operates on a contribution-based credit system. Users can earn credits by uploading datasets, labeling data, or sharing trained models. These credits can then be used for model training and inference operations.

Until November 1, 2026, API calls are offered unlimited without deducting from the credit balance. This allows users to test the platform risk-free. It creates a favorable window for those who want to try EVREN out early.

This model takes a different approach from classic subscription systems. Users who contribute can get more out of the platform. This creates a community-driven growth model.

Why does data sovereignty matter?

Prompt, response, and usage data on EVREN are processed on high-performance GPU infrastructure located in Türkiye. This prevents sensitive data from being transferred to overseas cloud services. This is a critical assurance, particularly for defense industry and enterprise customers.

Data sovereignty has been at the center of global AI discussions in recent years. Countries want to process their own data within their own borders. EVREN stands out as one of Türkiye's concrete steps in this area.

This approach also matters for companies developing enterprise software. Keeping customer data within the country simplifies compliance processes. Teams like EngerekTech take this kind of domestic infrastructure into account when evaluating data location in their projects.

What is EVREN's place in Türkiye's AI strategy?

EVREN is a concrete outcome of Türkiye's long-running artificial intelligence strategy. The country has been taking steps within the framework of its national AI strategy since 2021. EVREN represents the defense industry pillar of this strategy.

The pursuit of technological sovereignty is growing on a global scale. Türkiye also wants to be part of this race by developing its own models and infrastructure. EVREN is positioned as a concrete platform toward that goal.

Similarly, global players continue to develop their own models. For instance, models like Claude Opus 5.5 stand out in the performance race. EVREN, on the other hand, is advancing along a different axis, one focused on data sovereignty.

Frequently asked questions

What is EVREN, and who developed it?

EVREN is the national artificial intelligence platform developed by the Presidency of Defense Industries. It covers data labeling, model training, and deployment processes end to end. Its architecture is entirely domestic.

How can you access EVREN?

Users can access EVREN through e-Devlet identity verification. Login is done via evren.ssyz.org.tr. Access is open to defense industry companies, academics, entrepreneurs, and students.

How does the credit system work in EVREN?

The platform operates on a contribution-based credit system. Credits can be earned by uploading datasets, labeling data, or sharing models. Until November 1, 2026, API calls can be used unlimited without deducting credits.

How is data security ensured on EVREN?

Prompt, response, and usage data are processed on GPU infrastructure located in Türkiye. Data is not transferred to overseas cloud services. This approach aims to strengthen data sovereignty.

The Evren AI platform is a concrete example of Türkiye's domestic efforts in the field of artificial intelligence. The platform stands out both for its credit system and its data sovereignty approach. It holds new opportunities for businesses and developers. At EngerekTech, we continue to closely follow domestic technologies like this one.