Tourism Technologies Competition

About the Competition

Culture and tourism represent the valuable reflections of accumulated wealth through the encounter of diverse societies over centuries. Today, information technologies play a decisive role in the development of these two significant concepts.

The goal of the competition is to encourage the emergence of new projects that will develop the rich cultural heritage, tourism potential and culture and tourism activities of Turkey and TRNC by using smart and innovative information technologies.

All high school (including Open Education) and university students (including Bachelor's, Associate's, Master's, Doctorate and Open Education) and graduates studying in Turkey, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and abroad can participate in the competition.

The evaluation stages of the competition include:
  • Preliminary Evaluation Report
  • Project Presentation and Video (Semifinal)
  • Prototype and Final Presentation
Templates for the reports required from competitors will be announced later on the TEKNOFEST website or through communication channels.

Competition Calender 2024

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 30.01.2025
Project Preliminary Evaluation Report Deadline 03.02.2025 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of the Qualifying Teams According to the Project Preliminary Evaluation Report 19.02.2025
Project Presentation Deadline 06.03.2025 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Online Presentation Phase Date 10-21 March 2025
Announcement of Online Presentation Phase Results and Finalist Teams 27.03.2025
Competition Finals / TEKNOFEST TRNC May 1-4 / TRNC

Tourism Technologies Competition High School Level

Degree Award
First 70.000 TL
Second 60.000 TL
Third 50.000 TL

Tourism Technologies Competition University and Above Level

Degree Award
First 80.000 TL
Second 70.000 TL
Third 60.000 TL

    Tourism Technologies Competition 2021 Degree

    Degree Team Name
    1 - (High School) ADAPAZARIİHL
    2 - (High School) ANATOLİA KÜLTÜR
    3 - (High School) NP-ASTRO-Cİ
    1 - (University and Above) TRAVELER
    2 - (University and Above) DİGİCHEFS
    3 - (University and Above) GOART

    Tourism Technologies Competition 2022 Degree

    Degree Team Name
    1 - (High School) TeamGirls
    2 - (High School) AFYON GENÇLİK MERKEZİ ARGUMAREOT TAKIMI
    3 - (High School) AKYA
    1 - (University and Above) SİMURG
    2 - (University and Above) Sineay Studio
    3 - (University and Above) GöksuTech

    Tourism Technologies Competition 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1- High School Level TARİH SİHİRBAZLARI
    2- High School Level KÜLTÜR ELÇİLERİ
    3- High School Level Ada'nın Yıldızları
    1- University and Above Level Virtual JouRney
    2- University and Above Level Vaha
    3- University and Above Level SERVOTECH58 and JetDevsTurizm

    Tourism Technologies Competition 2024 Grades

    Degree Team Name
    1- High School Level (Project Category) ALENDO
    2- High School Level (Project Category) Limosa
    3- High School Level (Project Category) MEROS
    1- University and Above Level (Project Category) Kırkbeşlik
    2- University and Above Level (Project Category) TÜRKİYE KAPSAYICILIK TAKIMI
    3- University and Above Level (Project Category) FireFlies

Tourism Technologies 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.

Previous Years Reports

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, 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.