TEKNOFEST organizes competitions that encourage young people to explore unmanned vehicle technologies, fostering scientific and technical advancements. It offers a significant opportunity for those who aspire to lead the development of autonomous maritime technologies. Participants working on Unmanned Surface Vehicle Technology will design and develop vehicles capable of successfully completing assigned mission scenarios. Organized under the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense and Aselsan, the competition equips young innovators with the skills to stand out in the technologies of the future.
The competition is designed to expand the development, analysis, production, and advancement of autonomous maritime vehicles nationwide, fostering the creation of original and innovative designs. Open to undergraduate, associate, and graduate students studying in Türkiye or abroad, the competition requires participants to form teams, with each team consisting of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 15 members.
In this high-level technological competition, young innovators will compete for prestigious awards. The first-place winner will receive 250,000 TRY, while the second-place and third-place winners will be awarded 200,000 TRY and 150,000 TRY, respectively. Each year, TEKNOFEST showcases hundreds of groundbreaking projects across various fields, bringing together Türkiye’s brightest young minds. Join TEKNOFEST 2025 Technology Competitions and make your mark on the festival!
