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Underwater Rocket Competition

About the Competition


Today, underwater technologies are of great importance in both military and civilian fields. This technology is actively used in many different fields such as reconnaissance, research, security, defense and environmental monitoring. In recent years, the increase in underwater operations around the world has revealed how critical it is for these systems to be adequate in terms of hardware and capability. Advanced sonars, autonomous vehicles and robotic systems play a critical role in a wide range of activities, from understanding the marine ecosystem to military operations. Therefore, the development of underwater technologies and the training of engineers who will work in this field in the future has become a great necessity.

Accordingly, the main objective of the competition is to enable teams to develop innovative and autonomous systems suitable for the given scenarios and underwater conditions, and to successfully complete the specified missions. Within the scope of the competition, an underwater rocket vehicle is expected to be designed and the rocket firing process is expected to be carried out correctly. In this process, the development of autopilot and navigation systems for the vehicle to follow the specified route will also be an important achievement. At the same time, this competition aims to contribute to the development of indigenous, domestic and highly capable underwater systems.
 
Higher education (associate, undergraduate and graduate) students studying in Türkiye can apply to the competition. Teams should consist of at least 5 and at most 15 people (this number does not include the advisor).

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows;

  • Preliminary Design Report
  • Critical Design Report
  • Mission Capability Demonstration Video
  • Final Evaluation Phase
Templates for the reports that competitors should prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website at a later date.

Underwater Rocket Competition - Competition Calendar 2025

Explanation Date
Competition Deadline 20.02.2026
Preliminary Design Report Final Submission Date 06.03.2026 – 17.00
Announcement of Preliminary Design Report Results 16.03.2026
Critical Design Report Final Submission Date 22.05.2026 – 17.00
Announcement of Critical Design Report Results 08.06.2026
Final Submission Date for Underwater Rocket Vehicle Sealing and Mobility Videos 14.07.2026
Announcement of Finalist Teams 21.07.2026
Competition Finals August - September 2026
TEKNOFEST Şanlıurfa September 30 – October 4, 2026

Underwater Rocket Competition 2026 Awards

Degree Award
First 350.000 TL
Second 300.000 TL
Third 250.000 TL

    Underwater Rocket Competition 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    Third İTÜ SUNGUR ROKET TAKIMI

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.

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.