TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland Awards Found Their Winners!
The world’s largest Aviation, Space, and Technology Festival, TEKNOFEST, was held this year with the theme “Blue Homeland” between August 28–31 at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command.
Open to the public from August 29–31, the event welcomed nearly 175,000 visitors over three days. Bringing together technology and defense industry enthusiasts with a focus on maritime innovation, the festival drew great attention with its packed program of competitions, stage performances, breathtaking shows, and inspiring conferences.
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The festival concluded with its closing and award ceremony, where TEKNOFEST Chairman of the Board Selçuk Bayraktar and Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces Admiral Dr. Ercüment Tatlıoğlu presented awards to the winners and delivered closing remarks.
Awards were presented in multiple categories, and the winners are as follows:
Unmanned Underwater Systems Competition – Basic Category
Unmanned Underwater Systems Competition – Advanced Category
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Most Original Design: TAUV
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Most Original Software: Taluy Dynamics
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Best Team Spirit: KAPSÜL RACLAB NOVA
Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition
Underwater Rocket Competition
TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland Painting Competition
Primary School Category
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1st Place: Asya Alyanak
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2nd Place: İmge Salar
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3rd Place: Melike Çankal
Middle School Category
TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland Essay Competition
High School Category
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1st Place: Elif Karabaş
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2nd Place: Sinem Sarıbaş
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3rd Place: Taylan Güler
University Category
Postgraduate Category
Dragon Boat Rowing Competition
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1st Place: Turkish Naval Academy
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2nd Place: Naval Petty Officer Vocational School
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3rd Place: Underwater Operations and Rescue Command
Tug of War Competition
Rope Throwing Competition
Rope Salya Competition
TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland once again demonstrated the passion of young people for technology, bringing their creativity together with a maritime vision and showcasing projects that shed light on the future.
