Hyperloop Development Competition

About the Competition

Hyperloop Development Competition, which was held for the first time in 2022 within the scope of TEKNOFEST, aims to raise awareness in the field of magnetic levitation (suspension) technologies among undergraduate and postgraduate students. It aims to develop innovative transportation vehicles in which the effect of friction factor is reduced and to provide students with knowledge about new generation transportation technologies. The competition is also organized to encourage teamwork and to lead the formation of competent human resources in this field by developing hyperloop technologies with practical applications.
 
Associate, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students in Türkiye and abroad can participate in the competition as a team.
 
Templates for the reports that the competitors should prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website soon.

Competition Calender 2024

Explanation Date
COMPETITION DEADLINE February 29, 2024
Progress Report Deadline March 22, 2024 - 22:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Progress Report Results April 15, 2024
Letter of Commitment Upload and Submission April 15-19, 2024
Date for Transferring Support to Teams April 22-26, 2024
Deadline for Teams to Withdraw and Member Changes July 5, 2024
Submission of Technical Design Reports July 5, 2024 - 17.00
Announcement of Technical Design Report Results July 21, 2024
Competition Date / Competition Location: 13-17 Ağustos 2024 / Tübitak RUTE Campus, Kocaeli
TEKNOFEST ADANA Date / Location 2-6 October 2024 / Şakirpaşa Airport

Hyperloop Development Competition

Degree Award
First 200.000 TL
Second 150.000 TL
Third 120.000 TL

    Hyperloop Development Competition 2022 Degree

    Degree Team Name
    1- TURKUAZ
    1- SÜ Kapsül Hyperloop
    2- HyperHawk

    Hyperloop Development Competition 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First Selçuk Kapsül Hyperloop
    Second Alfa Eta-h
    Third Hyperhawk
    Third Hyperbee

    Hyperloop Development Challenge 2024 Graduates

    Degree Team Name
    first Trabzon KTÜ Creatiny Hyperloop
    Second HyperBee
    Second STARLOOP

Hyperloop Development 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.

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, a total of over 55 million TL in material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Transportation / Accomodation support is provided to the finalist teams for their competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes of over 30 Million TL are waiting for the teams that compete and qualify in TEKNOFEST 2024.

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.