We are joining the UTEST 2026 program with our startup, Askada (https://askada.systems/). This year, Askada stood out from the largest UTEST applicant pool in program history.
Askada guides users through the writing journey—from researching sources to editing the final product—serving as a collaborator and mentor rather than a substitute, while maintaining a transparent audit trail of AI use. By using Askada, students receive support without shortchanging their learning; professors gain access to the audit trail for course assessment; and universities can responsibly integrate AI into student learning experiences.
Our vision for Askada extends beyond coursework to admissions essays, grant proposals, faculty research statements, and more. By transforming AI into an auditable partner, Askada aims to support the future of higher education.