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SATCOM On The Move Terminal Competition | TEKNOFEST

About the Competition

The SATCOM On The Move Terminal Competition encourages the development of engineering solutions that enable satellite terminal systems deployed on mobile platforms to operate effectively and continuously under dynamic field conditions. The competition aims to encourage participants to conduct research on technical issues such as satellite communication, orientation, and stabilization, transform this research into system-level projects, and demonstrate the solutions they develop through applicable models.

Participants enrolled in associate degree, bachelor's degree, and graduate-level programs in Türkiye and abroad are eligible to apply for the competition.

Evaluation Stages:

  • Preliminary Design Report

  • Critical Design Report

  • Model Presentation and Competition Performance (Final)

Templates for the reports that participants must prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website at a later date.

Competition Calender 2026

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 28.02.2026
Competition Information / Education Program 16 - 20 March 2026
Preliminary Design Report Submission Deadline 01.04.2026 17.00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Preliminary Design Report Results 24.04.2026
Critical Design Report Submission Deadline 22.06.2026 17.00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Critical Design Report Results 13.07.2026
Model Presentation and Competition Performance (Final) August–September 2026
TEKNOFEST September 30 – October 4, 2026

Competition Awards

Degree Reward Amount
First 300.000 TRY
Second 250.000 TRY
Third 200.000 TRY

    Secure Satellite Communications Competition 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. (High School Category) PAPUNİ
    2. (High School Category) YanPasçılar2
    3. (High School Category) Metrika
    1. (University and Above Category) PUSAT
    2. (University and Above Category) HarbSAT
    3. (University and Above Category) Kapsül SignalGuard

SATCOM On The Move Terminal Competition

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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.

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.