Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition

About the Competition

In today's world, research and development efforts for maritime exploration and defense needs are rapidly advancing using high autonomy technology in both civilian and military applications. The Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition is organized with the aim of leading the development of unique vehicles nationwide by spreading the design, analysis, production, and improvement of remotely controlled and/or autonomously performing maritime vehicles that successfully accomplish given mission scenarios.

The competition consists of two main tasks:

. Obstacle Avoidance Task
. Port Berthing Mission

University and above students studying in Türkiye and abroad can participate in the competition. Participants can form teams consisting of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 15 individuals.

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows;
- Technical Qualification Form
- Critical Design Report
- System Capability Video
 

Competition Calendar 2024

Date Explanation
15.03.2024 Competition Application Deadline
18.03.2024 / 22:00 (GMT +3) Technical Qualification Form Deadline
01.04.2024 Announcement of Technical Qualification Form Results
22.05.2024 / 17:00 (GMT +3) Critical Design Report Deadline
10.06.2024 Announcement of Critical Design Report Results
19.07.2024 / 17:00 (GMT +3) Deadline for Submission of System Capability Videos
26.07.2024 Announcement of Finalist Teams
AUGUST 2024 Competition Date

Awards 2024

Degree Reward Amount
First 150.000 TL
Second 120.000 TL
Third 100.000 TL

2024 Unmanned Surface Vehicle Competition Specification

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, a total of over 55 million TL in material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Transportation / Accomodation support is provided to the finalist teams for their competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes of over 30 Million TL are waiting for the teams that compete and qualify in TEKNOFEST 2024.

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.