ABOUT THE COMPETITION

TEKNOFEST TRNC Research Project Competition aims to develop innovative solutions in critical areas such as agriculture, environment and energy by encouraging scientific and technological research. The competition aims to contribute to the sustainable development of society by transforming participants' creative ideas into concrete projects.

In this context, the development of projects for digitalization and the dissemination of environmentally friendly methods in the agricultural sector, more efficient use of renewable energy resources and the protection of natural ecosystems are encouraged. The competition aims to bring together participants from different disciplines to produce solutions to problems with multidimensional perspectives.

All university students studying in Türkiye, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and abroad (including undergraduate, associate, graduate, doctorate and open education) can participate in the competition. Teams should be formed with a maximum of 6 members for all categories and training levels. (This number does not include the consultant.)

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows;
Project Preliminary Evaluation Form
Project Presentation (Semi-Final)
Prototype and Final Presentation

Templates for the documents that competitors need to prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website or communication channels at a later date.

Competition Calender 2025

Explanation Date
Contest Application Deadline 30.01.2025
Project Preliminary Evaluation Form Deadline 4.02.2025 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of the Qualifying Teams According to the Project Preliminary Evaluation Form 14.02.2025
Project Presentation Deadline / Deadline for Adding and Removing Members 07.03.2025 17:00
Online Presentation Phase Date 12-21.03.2025
Announcement of Online Presentation Phase Results and Finalist Teams 02.04.2025
Competition Finals / TEKNOFEST TRNC May / TRNC

TEKNOFEST TRNC Research Project Competition - Agriculture Category

Degree Ödül Miktarı
First 80.000 TL
Second 70.000 TL
Third 60.000 TL

TEKNOFEST TRNC Research Project Competition - Environment and Energy Category

Degree Reward Amount
First 80.000 TL
Second 70.000 TL
Third 60.000 TL

TEKNOFEST TRNC Research Project Competition 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.