TEKNOFEST Aerospace and Technology Festival is Turkey’s first and only aerospace and technology festival that is organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and supported by institutions that play a crucial role in Turkey’s technological development.
1. Visit the Official Teknofest Website
To apply for Teknofest competitions, you need to visit the official TEKNOFEST website. Here, you will find detailed information about the competitions you can participate in, application dates, and competition rules.
2. Competitions and Categories
Teknofest organizes competitions in various categories each year. These categories can include aviation, space, robotics, artificial intelligence, software, energy, and more. Categories can change each year, so be sure to check the available categories before applying.
To access the TEKNOFEST corporate webpage: https://www.teknofest.org/en/competitions/
Numerous number of competitions listed at below.
- Smart Transportation Competition
- Smart Wi-Fi Coverage Competition
- Biotechnology Innovation Competition
- Blockchain Competition
- Environment and Energy Technologies Competition
- Chip Design Competition
- Vertical Landing Rocket Competition
- Educational Technologies Competition
- Barrier-Free Living Technolog?es
- Financial Technologies Competition
- HACKMASTERS
- Air Defense Systems Competition
- Helicopter Design Competition
- Hyperloop Development Competition
- Technology For Humanity Competition
- Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition
- Unmanned Underwater Systems Competition
- Jet Engine Design Competition
- Wireless Communication Competition
- Quantum Hackathon Competition
- Model Satellite Competition
- Pardus21 Debugging and Suggestion Competition
- Nuclear Energy Technologies Design Competition
- Technological Applicationsin Psychology Competition
- Robotaxi - Full Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition
- Robotics Competitions
- Rocket Competition
- Artificial Intelligence in Health Competition
- Digital Technologies in Industry Competition
- Fighter UAV Competition
- Swarm UAV Competition
- Agricultural Technologies Competition
- Agricultural Unmanned Land Vehicle Competition
- Drone Championship
- Roboleague Competition
- Travel Hackathon
- Tourism Technologies Competition
- Turkish Natural Language Processing Competition
- T3AI Hackathon
- Flying Car Simulation Competition
- Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Competition
- International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races
- University Students Research Projects Competitions
- International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competitio
- E-Commerce Hackathon
- World Drone Cup
3. Application and Registration
To participate in TEKNOFEST, you need to submit an application. The application process is generally done online. You must fill out an application form for the category you wish to enter. Applications are typically done on an online platform, so be sure to pay attention to the application deadlines.
Steps to Apply:
- Register on the website: Sign up on Teknofest’s application system. You will need to register your personal and team details.
- Prepare your project: You need to create a project that aligns with the competition category. Each category has its own technical requirements.
- Complete your application: Enter your project and team details to complete your application.
4. Selection Process and Preliminary Rounds
The projects that apply for TEKNOFEST will go through a preliminary evaluation by the jury. During this process, projects will be assessed according to specific criteria. If your application is accepted, you will have the opportunity to participate in the competition’s final stage.
5. Training and Mentorship
Teknofest offers participants training and mentorship to help develop their projects. If your application is accepted, you can benefit from these supports.
6. Final Event
The TEKNOFEST final event is typically held at a large venue, with participants from different regions of Turkey. The finalist teams will showcase their projects and compete for the chance to win prizes.
7. Post-Competition Evaluation
At the end of the competition, the projects will be evaluated by the jury, and the winners will be announced. Prizes often include cash rewards, scholarships, and valuable technology equipment.
8. Team Formation
In general, individual participation in TEKNOFEST competitions is not allowed; you must form a team. The team must consist of a certain number of people (this number can vary by competition). The skills of team members are crucial for the success of the project. Your team may include specialists from different fields, such as software developers, engineers, and designers.
9. Support and Sponsors
TEKNOFEST provides financial support, technology, training, and material support through sponsors for participants to develop their projects. Before applying, you may want to explore these opportunities.
Participating in TEKNOFEST is a great opportunity for personal development and increasing interest in technology. The application requirements and processes may change each year, so it is important to check for the most up-to-date information on the official website.