High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition

About the Competition

The aim of the competition is to raise awareness among high school students in the country about climate change, guide them towards the sustainable use of natural resources, foster consciousness in society, and encourage students to develop solutions to mitigate the negative effects of climate change.

All high school students studying in Türkiye and TRNC can participate in the competition.


The evaluation process consists of two stages:
  • First Stage Evaluation (Preliminary Review)
  • Second Stage Evaluation
The competition is organized under six main categories and 22 subcategories. The main categories include Environment, Economic Sectors, Air and Climate, Sustainability and Well-Being, Water Research, and Social Awareness. Within these categories, the subcategories cover a wide range of topics such as Biodiversity and Ecosystems, Land Use and Soil, Forestry, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Industry, Transportation, Energy, Tourism, Air Pollution, Greenhouse Gases, Air Quality, Water Management, Drinking and Utility Water, Water Pollution, Future of Water, Ocean Acidification, Climate Resilience, Waste Management, Health and Quality of Life, Urban Development, and Social Awareness.

Competition Calender 2025

Explanation Date
Contest Application Deadline February 20, 2025
Announcement of Preliminary Evaluation Results April 11, 2025
Final Evaluations / Location: Online April 21-25, 2025
Exhibition / TEKNOFEST Istanbul September 2025

High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition - Environment 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition - Economic Sectors 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition - Weather and Climate 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition - Water Research 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition - Sustainability and Prosperity 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition - Social Awareness 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

    High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Competition 2024 Graduates

    Degree Team Name
    First (Environment) SAP10İN
    Second (Environment) Entropist
    Third (environment) OrmanKORucuları
    First (Economic Sectors) Palm
    Second (Economic Sectors) Antalya Maya 12
    Third (Economic Sectors) 52-Yeşil Dalga
    First (Weather and Climate) ZADA
    Second (Weather and Climate) ClimaCraft
    Third (Weather and Climate) CliAgroTech
    First (Water Research) GİP
    Second (Water Research) SU TEMİZLİYİCİLER
    Third (Water Research) SURGEON
    First (Sustainability and Prosperity) BİYOLAJ
    Second (Sustainability and Prosperity) BioSpark
    Third (Sustainability and Prosperity) STAR-GIDA
    First (Social Awareness) SUAT Ekibi
    Second (Social Awareness) VR Laboratorians
    Third (Social Awareness) TERRA

High School Students Climate Change Research Projects Contest 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.