Qu
antum Technologies Competition is organized within the scope of TEKNOFEST Technology competitions.
The Quantum Technologies Competition, organised as part of TEKNOFEST, aims to guide young engineering candidates towards quantum technologies and encourage them to gain knowledge and skills in this field. The competition contributes to the development of participants' strategic thinking and collaboration skills, as well as their technical skills. It also supports the spread of quantum awareness in society, brings together young people interested in this field to share their experiences, and supports the creation of a sustainable quantum ecosystem in Türkiye.
The competition will be held in two categories:
Software Category
This hackathon competition, organised as part of TEKNOFEST, aims to encourage participants to use quantum neural networks (QNN) to solve security-focused challenges such as recognising noisy and low-quality facial images, thereby promoting quantum computing skills.
University students (including associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and open education) and graduates studying in Türkiye and abroad are eligible to participate in the competition. All applicants (excluding team advisors) must be under the age of 30 as of the competition's final application deadline.
Teams in the competition must consist of at least 2 (two) and no more than 5 (five) members. Teams may optionally add 1 person as an advisor to support the team members.
The Quantum Technologies Competition Software Category consists of three stages: Preliminary Evaluation Stage, Electronic Exam Stage, and Final Stage (Hackathon).
Hardware Category
DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
| Explanation | Date |
|---|---|
| Contest Application Deadline | 15.07.2025 23:59 |
| Phase One Announcement of Preliminary Evaluation Results | 18.07.2025 |
| Second Stage Electronic Examination | 23.07.2025 |
| Announcement of the Teams Qualifying for the Final Phase | 25.07.2025 |
| FINAL STAGE | |
| Description of the Hackathon Challenge | 22.08.2025 (Day One - Morning) |
| Training and Question & Answer Meeting | 22.08.2025 (Day One - Morning) |
| The Beginning of the Great Trial | 22.08.2025 (Day One - Afternoon) |
| The Great Test | 23.08.2025 (Second Day) |
| Ending the Grand Challenge | 24.08.2025 (Third Day Afternoon) |
| Report Submission and Presentation | 24.08.2025 |
| Announcement of Results | 29.08.2025 |
| TECHNOFEST ISTANBUL AWARD CEREMONY | 17-21.09.2025 |
| Explanation | Date |
|---|---|
| It will be announced in the coming days. |
| Degree | Team Name | |
|---|---|---|
| First | Quantum of Hogwarts | |
| Second | QFriends | |
| Third | FUQC |
| Degree | Award |
|---|---|
| First | 175.000 ₺ |
| Second | 150.000 ₺ |
| Third | 125.000 ₺ |
| Degree | Award |
|---|---|
| It will be announced in the coming days. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
