About the Competition

Quantum Technologies Competition is organized within the scope of TEKNOFEST Technology competitions.

The Quantum Technologies Competition, organised as part of TEKNOFEST, aims to guide young scientist 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
  • Hardware Category

Teams in the competition consist of a minimum of 2 (two) and a maximum of 5 (five) members. Teams may optionally add 1 person as an advisor to support their team members.

Software Category
This is a hackathon competition organised as part of TEKNOFEST, aimed at encouraging participants to solve security-focused challenges such as recognising noisy and low-quality face images using quantum neural networks (QNN), and promoting quantum computing skills.

University students (including associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and open education) and graduates studying in Turkey and abroad can participate in the competition. All candidates (except for the team advisor) must be under the age of 30 (thirty) as of the competition's final application date.

Software Category consists of three stages: Preliminary Evaluation Stage, Electronic Exam Stage, and Final Stage (Hackathon).

Hardware Category
This is an applied and experimental technology competition that aims to develop a system capable of high-precision measurements at low temperatures for Johnson noise thermometers and to design solutions for quantum metrology applications by generating reference signals with the quantum JAWS chip.

Undergraduate and graduate students studying in Turkey and abroad are eligible to participate.

Hardware Category consists of a Preliminary Stage and a Final Stage.

Software Category Competition Calendar 2025

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 30.07.2025 23:59
Phase One Announcement of Preliminary Evaluation Results 02.08.2025
Second Stage Electronic Examination 07.08.2025
Announcement of the Teams Qualifying for the Final Phase 10.08.2025
FINAL STAGE
Description of the Hackathon Challenge 01.09.2025
Training and Question & Answer Meeting 01.09.2025
The Beginning of the Great Trial 02.09.2025 (Before Noon)
The Great Test 02-03.09.2025 (30 Hours)
Ending the Grand Challenge 03.09.2025 (Afternoon)
Report Submission and Presentation 03.09.2025 (Afternoon)
Announcement of Results 09.09.2025
TEKNOFEST ISTANBUL AWARD CEREMONY 17-21.09.2025

Hardware Category Competition Calendar 2025

Explanation Date
Contest Application Deadline 30.07.2025 23:59
Preliminary Phase Report Submission 5.08.2025
Preliminary Evaluation Results and Announcement of Teams to Participate in the Final 8.08.2025
FINAL SCHEDULE
Training and Competition 01-03.09.2025
JAWS Chip 01.09.2025 Morning
Noise Basics 01.09.2025 Morning
Meeting with Experimental Setups 01.09.2025 Afternoon
Q&A Interaction 01.09.2025 Afternoon
Final Phase First Stage - Johnson Noise Measurement 02.09.2025 All Day
Final Stage Second Stage - JAWS Waveform - Report Submission and Presentations 03.09.2025 All Day
Announcement of Results 10.09.2025
TEKNOFEST ISTANBUL AWARD CEREMONY 17-21.09.2025

    Quantum Hackathon Competition 2024 Graduates

    Degree Team Name
    First Quantum of Hogwarts
    Second QFriends
    Third FUQC

Software Category - Prizes

Degree Award
First 175.000 ₺
Second 150.000 ₺
Third 125.000 ₺

Hardware Category - Awards

Degree Award
First 175.000 ₺
Second 150.000 ₺
Third 125.000 ₺

Quantum Technologies Competition Software Category Specifications

Quantum Technologies Competition Hardware Category Specifications

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.

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.