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Technology for Humanity Competition - Middle School Level | Teknofest

About the Competition

The TEKNOFEST Middle School Science and Discovery Competition aims to take the curiosity and sense of discovery gained in elementary school to the next level, helping students develop a more conscious, productive, and creative relationship with technology. It also serves as a bridge to more advanced scientific and technological projects that will be carried out in high school.

Within the scope of the competition, students analyze environmental, social, and health-related problems encountered in daily life and develop innovative, applicable, and sustainable solutions to these problems. Students are encouraged to conduct research, carry out observations and experiments, work in teams, and effectively communicate their projects.

The TEKNOFEST Middle School Science and Discovery Competition will be held in three separate categories.  

  • Astronomy and Space Technologies
  • Natural Sciences and Environmental Awareness
  • Health and Wellness Technologies

All middle school students studying in Türkiye and abroad can participate in the competition. Competitors may 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 competitors must prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website at a later date.

The Middle School Competition offers a powerful learning and experience platform that aims to foster students' interest in science and technology, boost their self-confidence, and inspire them to become the scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

Competition Calendar 2026

Explanation Date
Competition Deadline 20.02.2026
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 30.09.2026 – 4.10.2026

Middle School Science and Discovery Competition - Astronomy and Space Technologies Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 80.000 ₺
Second 70.000 ₺
Third 60.000 ₺

Middle School Science and Discovery Competition - Natural Sciences and Environmental Awareness Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 80.000 ₺
Second 70.000 ₺
Third 60.000 ₺

Middle School Science and Discovery Competition - Health and Wellness Technologies Category 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 80.000 ₺
Second 70.000 ₺
Third 60.000 ₺

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.

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.
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