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International Children Science Competition

About the Competition


The International Children's Science Competition will be held for the second time this year as part of the TEKNOFEST 2026 Competitions.

The International Children's Science Competition aims to increase students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and to develop their creative thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills in these areas, as well as to transform their knowledge into experience. Another important goal is to ensure that students' personal development, the needs of society, technological developments, and our world's sustainability are met through the implementation of ideas that carry unique value in terms of social, economic, and environmental aspects.  

The TEKNOFEST International Children's Science Competition will be held in three separate categories.  
  • Nature, Environment, and Sustainability
  • Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Aviation
  • Healthy Living
All elementary school students studying in Turkey and abroad can participate in the competition. Competitors can participate in teams of up to 6 people.

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows:
  • Project Preliminary Evaluation Report
  • Project Presentation (Semi-Final)
  • Prototype and Final Presentation  
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 Deadline 20.02.2026
Project Preliminary Evaluations Report Final Submission Date 25.03.2026 – 17.00
Announcement of Teams Passing the Preliminary Screening Based on the Project Preliminary Evaluation Report 13-20.05.2026
Project Presentation Deadline 30.06.2026 / 17.00
Project Presentation (Semi-Final) / Online 8-20.07.2026
Announcement of Finalists 30.07.2026
Competition Finals August – September 2026
TEKNOFEST Şanlıurfa 30.09.2026 – 4.10.2026

    International Children's Science Competition 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Nature, Environment, and Sustainability) ATOM KARINCALAR
    2. (Nature, Environment, and Sustainability) Alfa Kuşağı Takımı
    3. (Nature, Environment, and Sustainability) A07 OSMANİYE YENİ NESİL TALEBELER 1
    1. (Astronomy and Space) KAPSAYICILIK EKİBİ
    2. (Astronomy and Space) SİRİUS
    3. (Astronomy and Space) Uzay Kaşifleri
    1. (Healthy Living) DUYGU KAŞİFLERİ
    2. (Healthy Living) TEKNOLOJİK HAMLE
    3. (Healthy Living) RoboTalas_minik01

International Children Science Competition - Astronomy, Space Sciences and Aeronautics Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

International Children Science Competition - Nature, Environment and Sustainability Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

International Children Science Competition - Healthy Life Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

Competition Group

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 Turkey.

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.

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.