The application deadline for the technology competitions organized within the scope of TEKNOFEST the world’s largest aerospace and technology festival, held under the leadership of the T3 Foundation and the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye has been extended. The final application deadline for all young individuals who wish to leave their mark on the future has been extended until March 15.

TEKNOFEST, the world’s largest aerospace and technology festival, will be held in Şanlıurfa in 2026 a city distinguished by its thousands of years of history and deep rooted civilizational heritage. Taking place at GAP Airport between September 30 and October 4, TEKNOFEST 2026 will bring science and technology together with millions at the “zero point of history,” Şanlıurfa.

Renowned for its annually renewed competition categories, TEKNOFEST continues to host the world’s largest prize awarded technology competitions. In 2026, TEKNOFEST Technology Competitions will be organized in 51 main categories and 132 subcategories, with applications open until March 15.

Covering fields such as aerospace, defense, artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, environment, and many more, TEKNOFEST technology competitions provide young people with the opportunity to transform their innovative ideas into reality while enhancing their engineering and entrepreneurial skills through teamwork.

Each year, thousands of teams apply to participate, bringing together technology enthusiasts from various age groups and educational levels under a shared vision. The competitions organized within TEKNOFEST appeal to a broad participant profile, ranging from primary school to postgraduate levels, as well as graduates. They encourage young people to develop projects that provide solutions to real world challenges.

Conducted with the objective of advancing national technologies, these competitions also offer young participants valuable experience and international visibility opportunities.

Applications for TEKNOFEST Technology Competitions a significant opportunity for young individuals interested in technology and aspiring to become the engineers and entrepreneurs of the future will remain open until March 15.