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Competition On Technological Applications For Combating Addiction | TEKNOFEST

About the Competition

The purpose of this competition is to encourage the development of technology-based solutions aimed at preventing addiction, identifying risks early, strengthening psychological resilience, and developing support mechanisms; to enable young people to develop technology in the field of addiction, to bring together the science of addiction and the technology ecosystem, to combine Yeşilay’s expertise with young people’s innovative projects, and to contribute to the development of technology solutions that are implementable and scalable in the future. The competition is open to teams consisting of Turkish citizens or foreign nationals enrolled in high school (whether in traditional or open education programs) in Turkey or abroad, students enrolled in associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs at universities, and individuals who have graduated from high school or university within the last three years. Teams must consist of at least 4 and no more than 9 members (the advisor is not included in the team count).

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The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows:
  • Project Preliminary Evaluation Report (PER)
  • Project Presentation (Semifinal)
  • Prototype and Final Presentations

Yarışma Takvimi 2026

Explanation Date
Competition Announcement and Opening of Applications 8 July 2026
The last day to apply 29 July 2026
Consulting, project development, and report preparation process July 31 – August 8, 2026
Final deadline for the semifinals (report submission) August 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Semifinal evaluation (report) and selection of finalists August 8–13, 2026
Announcement of the finalist teams August 14, 2026
Final Evaluation - TEKNOFEST 2026 (Şanlıurfa) – Awards Ceremony September 30 – October 4, 2026

Competition Awards 2026

Degree Reward Amount
First Prize 100.000 ₺
Second Place Award 85.000 ₺
Third-Place Award 70.000 ₺

Technology Applications in Addiction Competition Specification

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.