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About the Competition


The Technologies for Humanity Competition - Elementary School Level will be held as part of the TEKNOFEST 2026 Competitions.

The Technologies for Humanity Competition - Elementary School Level aims to increase students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and to develop their creative thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills in these areas, as well as to transform their knowledge into experience. Another important goal is to ensure that students' personal development, the needs of society, technological developments, and our world's sustainability are met through the implementation of ideas that carry unique value in terms of social, economic, and environmental aspects.  

The TEKNOFEST Technologies for Humanity Competition - Elementary School Level will be held in three separate categories.  
  • Nature, Environment, and Sustainability
  • Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Aviation
  • Healthy Living
All elementary school students studying in Türkiye and abroad can participate in the competition. Competitors can participate in teams of up to 6 people.

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

TEKNOFEST 2025 International Children's Science Competition continues this year with an expanded scope under the name Technologies for Humanity Competition – Elementary School Level.

Competition Calendar 2026

Explanation Date
Competition Deadline 15.03.2026
Project Preliminary Evaluations Report Final Submission Date 25.03.2026 – 17.00
Announcement of Teams Passing the Preliminary Screening Based on the Project Preliminary Evaluation Report 13-20.05.2026
Project Presentation Deadline 30.06.2026 / 17.00
Project Presentation (Semi-Final) / Online 8-20.07.2026
Announcement of Finalists 30.07.2026
Competition Finals August – September 2026
TEKNOFEST Şanlıurfa September 30–October 4, 2026

    International Children's Science Competition 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Nature, Environment, and Sustainability) ATOM KARINCALAR
    2. (Nature, Environment, and Sustainability) Alfa Kuşağı Takımı
    3. (Nature, Environment, and Sustainability) A07 OSMANİYE YENİ NESİL TALEBELER 1
    1. (Astronomy and Space) KAPSAYICILIK EKİBİ
    2. (Astronomy and Space) SİRİUS
    3. (Astronomy and Space) Uzay Kaşifleri
    1. (Healthy Living) DUYGU KAŞİFLERİ
    2. (Healthy Living) TEKNOLOJİK HAMLE
    3. (Healthy Living) RoboTalas_minik01

Technologies for Humanity Competition-Elementary School Level Astronomy, Space Sciences and Aviations Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

Technologies for Humanity Competition-Elementary School Level Nature, Environment and Sustainability Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

Technologies for Humanity Competition-Elementary School Level Healthy Life Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 70.000 ₺
Second 60.000 ₺
Third 50.000 ₺

2026 Technologies for Humanity Competition - Elementary School Level Specifications

Competition Group

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.

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.