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High Technologies Research and Application Competition | TEKNOFEST

About the Competition

The High Technologies Research and Application Competition aims to develop high-tech solutions that are applicable, producible, and have commercialization potential for real-world problems in the fields of intelligent robotic systems and artificial intelligence, sustainable environment and climate solutions, defense technologies, and advanced materials and production technologies.

The competition is open to applicants who have completed their associate's or bachelor's degree at least 3 years ago in Turkey or abroad, as well as master's and doctoral degree holders or applicants currently enrolled in these programs. Teams consisting of a maximum of 6 members must be formed for all categories. (This number does not include advisors).

Competition Categories
  • Intelligent Robotics Systems and Artificial Intelligence Category
  • Sustainable Environment and Climate Solutions Category
  • Defense Technologies and Advanced Systems Category
  • Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Category
The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows:
  • Project Preliminary Evaluation Report
  • Project Detailed Report and Project Presentation (Semi-Final)
  • Prototype and Final Presentation Scoring
Templates for the reports that participants must prepare will be announced at a later date on the TEKNOFEST website.

Competition Calendar 2026

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 20.02.2026
Project Preliminary Evaluations Report Deadline 12.03.2026-17.00 GMT+3
Announcement of Teams Passing the Preliminary Screening Based on Project Preliminary Evaluation Report Results 27.04-22.05.2026
Project Details Report and Project Presentation Submission Deadline 07.06.2026-17.00 GMT+3
Project Detail Report and Project Presentation (Semi-Final) 08.06-01.07.2026
Announcement of Finalists July 13–17, 2025
TEKNOFEST September 30 – October 4, 2026

Competition Awards

Degree Award Amount
First ₺100.000,00
Second ₺90.000,00
Third ₺80.000,00

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.

TECHNICAL TOUR

COMPANIES RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITY
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.

INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL LIFE
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

MOTIVATION AND INTERESTING
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

DENEYAP

OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN PROJECTS IN DENEYAP BRANCHES
Young students who are trained to develop technology are given the opportunity to explain projects and inspire them.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

MATERIAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY
In order to support the projects of thousands of young people, material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Finalist teams are provided with transportation/accommodation support for TEKNOFEST competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes await the teams that compete in TEKNOFEST and qualify for the ranking.

EDUCATION

TRAINING CAMP PROGRAM
Training programs will be organized for the finalist teams with the participation of the executive institution and advisory board members.

Q&A MEETÇINGS
Teams with the participation of the executive and advisory board members Meetings where projects, evaluation criteria and processes can direct questions to the advisory board will be planned.
 

CAREER

INTERNSHIP
Internship opportunities in Turkey's technology institutions will be provided.

GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
Turkey under the Technology Team, conducted by the Foundation for the National Team Program Support Technology Teams are provided with incentives through orientation and support programs for international competitions.