TEKNOFEST TRNC, at the Ercan Airport on May 1-4!
The world's largest Aviation, Space, and Technology Festival, TEKNOFEST, will bring together technology enthusiasts in 2025 in the brotherly homeland, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This year, the event will feature groundbreaking competitions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation, taking place from May 9 to 12 at the Ercan Airport Old Terminal Building.
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Innovation and Technology to Thrive in TRNC with TEKNOFEST Competitions!
With its rich cultural heritage and warm climate, TRNC—known as the heart of tourism—will host technology and innovation-focused competitions in 7 Main Categories and 14 Sub-Categories at the Ercan Airport Old Terminal Building. In the Social Innovation Competition, young participants will create innovative solutions to improve societal well-being with a focus on social responsibility. The Flying Car Simulation Competition will explore ideas for autonomous flight systems and control mechanisms, shaping the future of transportation. Meanwhile, the TEKNOFEST TRNC Research Project Competition will invite youth to contribute to sustainable development with creative projects in the fields of environment, energy, and agriculture. The TEKNOFEST Robolig Blue Homeland Competition will highlight engineering-driven designs in robotics and coding that illuminate the future. Celebrated globally for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, TRNC will also host the Tourism Technologies Competition, leveraging smart technologies to elevate the Blue Homeland's tourism potential and cultural richness to new heights. The TEKNOFEST Drone Championship- TRNC Stage, will offer exciting moments as participants test their speed, control, and technical skills. The Hack Masters - Blue Homeland Competition, participants will demonstrate their cybersecurity expertise in cybersecurity by tackling critical security scenarios.
Technology and Excitement Come Together at TEKNOFEST TRNC!
TEKNOFEST TRNC, which will take place at the Ercan Airport Old Terminal Building between May 1-4, will host visitors with a range of impressive events alongside its technology competitions. The festival will feature breathtaking air shows, exhilarating concerts, informative seminars, diverse exhibitions, creative workshops, astronomical observations, simulation experience zones, a virtual reality tunnel, a planetarium, trade fair events, and exclusive student flight experiences Attractions such as “From Roots to Future: TEKNOFEST Digital Universe” and the “TRNC Digital Experience Zone” will provide engaging and innovative experiences for all. This remarkable event will serve as a unique meeting point for innovation enthusiasts and excitement seekers.
Over 5 Million TRY in Prizes and Financial Support Await Competitors at TRNC Technology Competitions
TEKNOFEST continues its mission to inspire young people to engage with national technology production and development processes, offering thousands the opportunity to implement their projects. As part of the TEKNOFEST TRNC Technology Competitions, participants will present and develop their projects while competing for a total of 2.5 million TRY in prizes and 3 million TRY in financial support. Additionally, transportation and accommodation support will be provided, ensuring a grand celebration of technology.
