Turkish technology teams secure multiple awards at TEKNOFEST 2026

Teams supported by the TeknoGaraj Technology Development Center, affiliated with the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, achieved multiple successes at the TEKNOFEST 2026 technology competitions. Out of 10 finalist teams supported by TeknoGaraj, seven returned with awards. Notable achievements include a first-place finish and the TUSAŞ Award in the Fixed-Wing UAV category by the TeknoGaraj Viento team, and a third-place finish by the SkyTürk team in the same category. Additionally, the TeknoGaraj Elektrik ARGE SİHA team received the ‘Best System Architecture’ award in the Combat UAV category, while the Meftunu Rocket and Mergeniye teams secured third-place finishes in the Underwater Rocket and Underwater Vehicle categories, respectively.

In Kırıkkale, the Ergenekon team from the Kırıkkale Youth Center secured second place in Turkey in the Mining Technologies category. Their project focused on innovative engineering and automation designed to increase occupational safety and efficiency in mining operations. The team was led by technical advisor Dr. Nilay Aytaş Korkmaz and included members Hasan Taş, Yunus Semih Telli, Barış Kurt, Muharrem Mete, and Yönter Kürşat Alim Yılmaz.