2025 marks a transformative milestone in the evolution of Telerik Academy. After 15 years of shaping Bulgaria’s IT landscape and launching thousands of careers in tech, we are taking our proven model international under our new global brand - Katalysta.
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Katalysta is more than a new name; it’s a bold step towards global impact.
As the international brand of Telerik Academy, Katalysta embodies our mission to be a catalyst for change—accelerating careers, fueling innovation, and empowering individuals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s digital world.
For over a decade, Telerik Academy has been Bulgaria’s premier tech training provider, transforming the careers of 3,500+ graduates and earning the trust of over 250 partner companies. With 97% of learners recommending our programs, our graduates consistently stand out in the job market. In numbers, we can describe Telerik Academy as:
As we explored potential markets for our international debut, Georgia stood out as a country with ambitions to become a digital hub for the Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia). Its fast-growing IT sector, supported by government initiatives and private sector investments, reflects the conditions we’ve successfully addressed in Bulgaria.
The IT industry’s revenues in Georgia have seen record growth, surpassing $784 million in 2023, a 27.5% increase, with similar momentum expected in 2024. This thriving ecosystem made Georgia a natural choice for Katalysta’s first step. The country mirrors the conditions in Bulgaria from around 10 years ago and conditions that we’ve addressed here.
Beyond the numbers, what truly resonated with us was Georgia’s entrepreneurial spirit and hunger for growth.
Just as Telerik Academy was established to fill a gap in Bulgaria’s IT sector, Katalysta’s mission in Georgia is to bridge the skills gap and empower aspiring developers to build careers that shape their nation’s future.
Our entry into Georgia wouldn’t have been possible without partnerships
The franchise operation will be carried out in partnership with the Georgian software development company Spinom Digital, specializing in the creation of digital products with a focus on e-commerce solutions, web development, and application support.
Spinom Digital, much like Telerik Academy, shares the belief that well-prepared talent will be valuable not only for the IT industry but also for Georgia's overall economy and the future of many young people in the country.
This approach allows us to create a lasting impact, much like we’ve done in Bulgaria, where our Alpha graduates clearly stand out on the job market. By building strong relationships with Georgian tech companies and institutions, we aim to replicate this success story.
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Katalysta’s flagship Alpha program is a 6-month intensive training designed to help individuals with no prior experience transition into successful careers as developers. It equips participants with new skills, enabling them to transform their lives and join the IT sector. The program is built on a holistic learning model, combining:
