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Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Competition | TEKNOFEST

About the Competition

The Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Competition is of strategic importance for the development and production of artificial intelligence technologies, as well as for the technological future and competitive strength of our country. This competition aims to provide innovative solutions to challenges that may arise in the aviation sector. It has been established to enhance knowledge, cultivate skilled human resources in this field, and strengthen our country's independence in aviation and technology.

High school students, university students (including undergraduate, associate degree, graduate, doctorate and open education) and graduates studying in Turkey and abroad can participate in the competition as a team. Competitors will be able to participate in teams of at least 2 and at most 5 people.           

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows;
  • Preliminary Design Report (PDR)
  • Online Competition Simulation
  • Final Presentations
Templates for the reports required to be prepared by participants will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website soon. 

Competition Calender 2026

Explanation Date
Announcement of the Technical Specifications 16.02.2026
Competition Application Deadline 20.02.2026
Delivery of Sample Training Video (Unlabeled) 10-28.03.2026
Preliminary Design Report Deadline 22.04.2026- 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Teams Passing the First Preliminary Round Based on Preliminary Design Report Results 22.05.2026
Team Q&A Session 01-06.06.2026
Online Competition Simulation 09.07.2026
Announcement of Teams Advancing to the Second Preliminary Round Based on the Results of the Online Competition Simulation 17.07.2026
Competition Date - Location August–September 2026
Final Design Report Deadline August–September 2026
TEKNOFEST Şanlıurfa September 30–October 4, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Competition 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 250.000 ₺
Second 225.000 ₺
Third 200.000 ₺

    Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Competition 2018 Degree

    Degree Team Name
    1. ARTIFICIAL LIFE
    2. İZTECH
    3. KALPLERİN HAYALET HIRSIZLARI

    Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Competition 2019 Degree

    Degree Team Name
    1-Mention Global Maksimum
    2-Mention zeka.org
    3-Mention Ayasoft

    Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Competition 2021 Degree

    Degree Team Name
    1-Mention HÜMA
    2-Mention İNAN
    3-Mention KOTYORA

    Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Competition 2022 Degree

    Degree Team Name
    1- Eflatun AI
    2- Minik Şef
    3- SpatiumAI Vision

    Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Competition 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First GAiA-TECH
    Second CODENT
    Third ForesighTech

    Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Competition 2024 Graduates

    Degree Team Name
    Honorable Mention First Sabiha
    Honorable Mention Second HititAITech
    Honorable Mention Third CyberBros

    Artificial Intelligence Competition in Aviation 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First Yıldız AI Softwhere
    Honorable Mention Second AUGM IEEE SAHİ ZEKA
    Honorable Mention Third GÖKTÜRK

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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.

TEKNOFEST STARTUP PROGRAM

The TEKNOFEST Startup Program, organized under the leadership of the T3 Startup Center, is designed for TEKNOFEST finalists at the university level and beyond. The program offers participants 11 different opportunities, including entrepreneurship training and investor meetings.

DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

Official Recognition
Certificates are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and hold official validity.

Verifiable Infrastructure
Thanks to the digital badge infrastructure, certificates can be easily verified by third parties.

Career and Academic Support
These certificates enhance participants’ résumés and provide an advantage in academic and career applications.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

Transportatıon & Accommodatıon
Support Finalist teams are provided with transportation and accommodation support for TEKNOFEST competitions.

Materıal Support Opportunıty
To support the projects of thousands of young people, material support is provided to teams that pass the competition stages.

Awards
Teams that compete in TEKNOFEST and win are awarded prizes of varying amounts.

TECHNICAL TOUR

Companıes Recognıtıon Opportunıty
By organizing technical tours, it is provided to on-site inspection of working on leading technological firms of Türkiye.

Network
TEKNOFEST, which hosts hundreds of companies on technical trips, provides the opportunity to get to know experts in every field.

Informatıon About Busıness And Vocatıonal Lıfe
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

Motıvatıon And Interestıng
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

TRAINING

Traınıng Program
With the participation of organizing institutions and advisory board members, training programs will be organized for finalist teams to support their projects.

Q&A Meetıngs
Meetings will be organized with the participation of organizing institutions and advisory board members, where competitors can ask questions and exchange ideas about their projects, the competition process, and evaluation criteria.

CAREER

Internshıp
Internship opportunities will be provided at Türkiye’s leading technology institutions.

Guıdance And Support Programs For Internatıonal Competıtıons
As part of the National Technology Teams Support Program, led by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation, teams will receive guidance on international competitions, as well as material support and transportation/accommodation assistance.

NATIONAL TEAMS OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Materıal Support
Necessary technical equipment and materials are provided to help teams develop their projects.

Experıence Sharıng Program
Experts share their knowledge and experiences with young participants to guide them.

Consultancy Support
Expert advisors provide guidance to support teams in technical and strategic matters.

Workshop And Productıon Support
Access to workshops and production facilities is provided for use during the prototype development stages of projects.