Applications Continue for the Nuclear Energy Technologies Design Competition with Grand Prizes!
Nuclear energy is not only used for electricity generation but also plays a crucial role in various fields such as medicine, industry, scientific research, transportation, water resources management, agriculture, and food production. As its global usage continues to expand, the establishment of nuclear policies, R&D investments, and sustainable energy strategies has become increasingly essential for Türkiye. In response to this growing need, the Nuclear Energy Technologies Design Competition is being held within TEKNOFEST to encourage innovation in this field.
04.03.2025
The competition is divided into two main categories: the Base Category and Subcategories. The Base Category consists of the Conceptual Design Category and the Detail Design Category, while the Subcategories include five specialized fields: Reactor Design Software Development, Reactor Core Design, Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management, Energy Cycle Design, and Nuclear Instrumentation and Control System Design.
The Base Category includes "Conceptual Design" and all Subcategories, where Undergraduate Teams can compete. “The Detail Design" stage of the Base Category is open to University-Affiliated Teams, while Professional Teams can participate in all categories.
- Undergraduate Teams: Consist solely of undergraduate students and are independent teams not representing a specific university or faculty. These teams are limited to undergraduate participants only and can compete in the "Conceptual Design" category of the Base Category as well as all Subcategories.
- University-Affiliated Teams: Comprised of academics and students (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, or instructors) from the same university. These teams can only compete on behalf of the university they represent. University-affiliated teams are eligible to participate only in “the Detail Design" category and can also qualify for the infrastructure incentive award.
- Professional Teams: Consist of academics, industry professionals, or individuals from different universities and disciplines. Professional teams can compete in the "Conceptual Design" and "Detail Design" categories of the Base Category, as well as in all Subcategories, but they are not eligible for the infrastructure incentive award.
Total Prize Over 19 Million TRY in the Nuclear Energy Technologies Design Competition!
This prestigious competition, open to international undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, as well as graduates, academics, and industry professionals working in teams, offers a grand prize pool. A total of 19,650,000 TRY will be awarded to the top-ranking participants.
