International Children Science Competition

About the Competition


As part of TEKNOFEST 2025, the International Children Science Competition will be held for the first time this year.

The International Children Science Competition aims to increase students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, develop their creative thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills, and transform their knowledge into practical experiences. Another significant goal is to contribute to students' personal development, address societal needs, and promote the realization of original ideas that hold value for technological advancements and the balanced development of our world in social, economic, and environmental aspects for sustainability.

The TEKNOFEST International Children Science Competition will be held in three categories:
  • Nature, Environment, and Sustainability
  • Astronomy and Space
  • Healthy Life
The competition is open to all elementary school students studying in Turkiye or abroad. Participants can compete in teams of up to six members.

The competition will consist of the following evaluation stages:
  • Project Preliminary Evaluation Report
  • Project Presentation (Semi-Final) / Video
  • Prototype and Final Presentation
Templates for the reports that participants are required to prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website at a later date.
 

Competition Calendar 2025

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 20.02.2025
Project Preliminary Evaluation Report Deadline 24.03.2025 / 17.00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of the Teams Who Passed the Preliminary Screening According to the Project Preliminary Evaluation Report 20-26.05.2025
Project Presentation - Video Deadline / Deadline for Adding - Removing Members 27.06.2025 / 17.00 (GMT+3)
Project Presentation (Semi-Final) / Online 30.06.2025-19.07.2025
Announcement of Finalists 23.07.2025-25.07.2025
Competition Finals August-September 2025
TEKNOFEST September 2025

International Children Science Competition - Astronomy and Space Category 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 60.000 ₺
Second 50.000 ₺
Third 40.000 ₺

International Children Science Competition - Nature, Environment and Sustainability Category 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 60.000 ₺
Second 50.000 ₺
Third 40.000 ₺

International Children Science Competition - Healthy Life Category 2025 Awards

Degree Award
First 60.000 ₺
Second 50.000 ₺
Third 40.000 ₺

2025 International Children Science 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.

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.