Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition

About the Competition

The Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition aims to improve the quality of life of individuals with special needs, support social integration with the National Technology Move, and encourage technological solutions that can be implemented using original, local and domestic resources.

The competition is open to all middle school, high school and university students as well as graduates studying in Turkey or abroad. Graduate level companies or startups can apply as a team. Teams for all categories and education levels should consist of a maximum of 6 members (this number does not include the advisor).

 

Competition Subject Scopes;

  • Accessibility and Independent Living
  • ​​​​​Communication and Social Participation
  • Health, Safety and Rehabilitation
        

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows;

  • Project Preliminary Evaluation Report
  • Project Presentation (Semi-Final)
  • Prototype and Final Presentation Scoring
       

Templates for the reports that competitors must prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website at a later date.

Competition Calender 2025

Explanation Date
Contest Application Deadline 20.02.2025
Project pre-evaluation form submission deadline. 20.03.2025-17.00
Announcement of the pre-qualified teams according to the results of the Project Preliminary Evaluation form 10.04.2025
Project Presentation deadline 26.06.2025-17.00
Project Presentation (Semi-Final) 30.06.2025- 19.07.2025
Announcement of finalists 23-25 July 2025
Competition finals August-September 2025
TEKNOFEST Istanbul September 2025

    Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition 2022 Degrees

    DEGREES TEAM NAME
    1- (Primary School - Secondary School) ENGELSİZ EĞİTİM TAKIMI
    2- (Primary School - Secondary School) A01 OSMANİYE GÜNEYSU TEKNOLOJİ ÇAĞI ÇOCUKLARI
    3- (Primary School - Secondary School) Halfeti STEM
    1- (High School Level) Safe Touch
    2- (High School Level) Mod-El
    3- (High School Level) K2
    1- (University and Above) Aydınlık
    2- (University and Above) SARTEK ROBOTİK
    3- (University and Above) EEMK- MARELTEK

    Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Primary School-Middle School Level) Kuzey Yıldızı
    2. (Primary School-Middle School Level) KODBOY
    3. (Primary School-Middle School Level) Rafael_44
    1. (High School Level) MİNORİS
    2. (High School Level) TEKNO SULUOVA
    3. (High School Level) AyCell
    1. (University and Above Level) ENHASYA
    2. (University and Above Level) TÜRKİYE KAPSAYICI EĞİTİM TAKIMI
    3. (University and Above Level) BrainREADER

    Barrier-Free Life Technologies Competition 2024 Grades

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Primary School-Middle School Level) SANCAK
    2. (Primary School-Middle School Level) Mucitler Evi
    3. (Primary School-Middle School Level) KODBOY
    1. (High School Level) BRAILLER
    2. (High School Level) EFLABS
    3. (High School Level) KODLAYAP_ÇEKİM ALANI
    1. (University and Above Level) JoyBot
    2. (University and Above Level) AyaDor2024
    3. (University and Above Level) Ag4Tech

Barrier-Free Life Technologies Competition Middle School Level 2025

Degree Award
First 60.000 ₺
Second 50.000 ₺
Third 40.000 ₺

Barrier-Free Life Technologies Competition High School Level 2025

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition University and Above Level 2025

Degree Award
First 80.000 ₺
Second 70.000 ₺
Third 60.000 ₺

Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition Specifications

Previous Years Reports

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.