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Steeldome Air Defense Systems Competition | TEKNOFEST

About the Competition

Steeldome Air Defense Systems Competition is organised within the scope of TEKNOFEST Technology competitions.

Air Defense Systems play a very important role in today's military applications to ensure the security of the country. This defense task is carried out in a wide variety of ways against many different threats. When the recent developments in the world are followed, it has been proven many times that the air defense systems of countries should have sufficient equipment and capabilities as well as the strength of their air fleets.

In line with this need, our aim is to ensure that the development and production of air defense systems that will successfully perform the missions related to the scenarios given to the teams is spread to a wide base throughout the country, and to ensure the development of original, domestic and capable systems.

Higher education (associate, undergraduate and master's degree) students studying in Türkiye or abroad can apply to the competition. Teams should consist of at least 3 and at most 15 people. (This number does not include the advisor) 

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows;
  • Preliminary Design Report 
  • Critical Design Report
  • Mission Capability Demonstration Video
  • Final Evaluation Phase
Templates for the reports to be prepared by the competitors will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website at a later date.

Competition Calender 2026

Explanation Date
Competition Deadline 20.02.2026
Preliminary Design Report Final Deadline 17.03.2026 – 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Preliminary Design Report Results 13.04.2026
Critical Design Report Final Submission Date 2.06.2026 – 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Critical Design Report Results 25.06.2026
Final Submission Date for System Capability Videos 10.08.2026 – 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Teams Reaching the Final (Finalists) 24.08.2026
Competition Finals August – September 2026
TEKNOFEST Şanlıurfa 30 September - 4 October 2026

    Air Defense Systems Competition 2024 Grades

    Degree Team Name
    First Hangar

    Air Defense Systems Competition 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First DHO Gökmavi
    Second ASHINA

Steeldome Air Defense Systems Competition - 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 300.000 ₺
Second 250.000 ₺
Third 200.000 ₺

Steeldome Air Defense Systems Competition Specifications

Excluding the informations provided in the specifications, you need to join the e-mail group through the link below for other questions regarding to the competition. The questions you ask and the answers you receive will be visible to the other members of the e-mail group.

TEKNOFEST STARTUP PROGRAM

The TEKNOFEST Startup Program, organized under the leadership of the T3 Startup Center, is designed for TEKNOFEST finalists at the university level and beyond. The program offers participants 11 different opportunities, including entrepreneurship training and investor meetings.

DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

Official Recognition
Certificates are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and hold official validity.

Verifiable Infrastructure
Thanks to the digital badge infrastructure, certificates can be easily verified by third parties.

Career and Academic Support
These certificates enhance participants’ résumés and provide an advantage in academic and career applications.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

Transportatıon & Accommodatıon
Support Finalist teams are provided with transportation and accommodation support for TEKNOFEST competitions.

Materıal Support Opportunıty
To support the projects of thousands of young people, material support is provided to teams that pass the competition stages.

Awards
Teams that compete in TEKNOFEST and win are awarded prizes of varying amounts.

TECHNICAL TOUR

Companıes Recognıtıon Opportunıty
By organizing technical tours, it is provided to on-site inspection of working on leading technological firms of Türkiye.

Network
TEKNOFEST, which hosts hundreds of companies on technical trips, provides the opportunity to get to know experts in every field.

Informatıon About Busıness And Vocatıonal Lıfe
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

Motıvatıon And Interestıng
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

TRAINING

Traınıng Program
With the participation of organizing institutions and advisory board members, training programs will be organized for finalist teams to support their projects.

Q&A Meetıngs
Meetings will be organized with the participation of organizing institutions and advisory board members, where competitors can ask questions and exchange ideas about their projects, the competition process, and evaluation criteria.

CAREER

Internshıp
Internship opportunities will be provided at Türkiye’s leading technology institutions.

Guıdance And Support Programs For Internatıonal Competıtıons
As part of the National Technology Teams Support Program, led by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation, teams will receive guidance on international competitions, as well as material support and transportation/accommodation assistance.

NATIONAL TEAMS OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Materıal Support
Necessary technical equipment and materials are provided to help teams develop their projects.

Experıence Sharıng Program
Experts share their knowledge and experiences with young participants to guide them.

Consultancy Support
Expert advisors provide guidance to support teams in technical and strategic matters.

Workshop And Productıon Support
Access to workshops and production facilities is provided for use during the prototype development stages of projects.