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Turkish student innovations in health technology

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Fırat University students develop cancer screening device via breath analysis

Turkish university students have received recognition for developing technological solutions focused on health and accessibility. At Fırat University, the NefSense project, led by Eren Akdeniz with guidance from Prof.

Turkish transportation and aviation infrastructure expansion

9 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey tests domestic high-speed train reaching 250 km/h

Turkish aviation and transportation infrastructure continue to expand through significant investment. Data from the State Airports Authority (DHMİ) shows that Turkish airports served over 167.5 million passengers during

Türkiye joining the Artemis Accords and AYAP-1 progress

8 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey plans Moon mission and space weather center by 2027

Türkiye has officially become the 71st signatory to the Artemis Accords, a NASA-led framework for peaceful space exploration. Following this, NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson expressed interest in a deeper partner

Turkey expands AI integration in education and cybersecurity

30 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey introduces AI-powered EBA education platform

Turkey continues to advance its 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan through expanded human capital and educational initiatives. Following the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Board, the cou

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University academic activities

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University students document Gallipoli Peninsula

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ) has engaged in various research and educational initiatives. Academics secured national funding for two major projects: one focused on developing decision models for logistics pro

Turkey implements strategic roadmap for plastic waste

16 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Afyonkarahisar hosts Zero Waste and Climate Change workshop

Turkey continues to face significant environmental pressure from plastic waste imports. In 2025, European countries exported nearly 699,000 tons of plastic waste to Turkey, generating $193.2 million for Turkish recycling

TÜBİTAK science education and communication initiatives

8 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Science and technology education initiatives launched in Turkey

Science outreach and educational initiatives supported by TÜBİTAK continue to expand across Turkey, focusing on urban festivals, rural technological training, and national science communication. In October 2026, region

Turkish entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem growth

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: GO! GLOBAL Türkiye Summit concludes in Istanbul

Turkey is expanding its support for startups and innovators through large-scale summits and increased government funding. Events such as the Growtech Antalya 2026 Startup Competition and the 3rd International Export and

Female entrepreneurship support in Türkiye

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: KAGİDER hosts networking event for female entrepreneurs in Turkey

Efforts to bolster female entrepreneurship in Türkiye have focused on both infrastructure development and corporate integration. In Istanbul, the Women and Democracy Foundation (KADEM) inaugurated the Women in Innovation

Science and urban planning festivals in Turkey

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: BilimFest Trabzon breaks visitor record with 223,400 attendees

Turkey has hosted and is preparing for several thematic festivals focused on science, technology, and urban development. Recent science festivals in Bartın and Hatay showcased domestic technologies. The Bartın Universit

Turkey defense industry growth and regional impact

15 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey defense industry signs $15 billion in new contracts

Turkey is accelerating its strategic shift toward domestic defense production, evolving from a nation dependent on foreign licenses to a global military technology power. The domestic ecosystem has expanded to over 4,500

Turkey 6G technology development and testing

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkcell tests 6G sensing technology in Istanbul

Turkey has undertaken several field tests to advance domestic 6G network capabilities. Initial efforts by Turkcell and TÜBİTAK focused on testing domestically developed smart surface technologies. These tests, conducted

STEM and technology education initiatives in Turkey

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Ankara Metropolitan Municipality launches youth technology workshop

STEM and technology education initiatives are expanding across various regions in Turkey. In rural areas such as Konya and Yalvaç, programs like the “Köyümde Bilim Var” festival and the “In the Footsteps of the Future” p

Konya Science Center educational activities and recognition

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Konya Science Center receives science communication award

The Konya Science Center, managed by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, has engaged in various scientific outreach and educational initiatives. In September, the center hosted the ‘Konya Nature Festival’ and the ‘Konya

Malatya agricultural technology and export developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Malatya dried apricot exports exceed $46 million

The agricultural sector in Malatya, Turkey, is seeing advancements in both technological production and export performance. Developers in the region have introduced a new industrial machine designed to process various fr

Konya Academic Publishing Summit and Konya Declaration

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Konya Declaration outlines 96-point roadmap for academic publishing

The Konya Academic Publishing Summit (KAPS 2026) at Necmettin Erbakan University brought together various institutions and global firms to facilitate collaboration between publishers, libraries, and researchers. The even

Turkey hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress

12 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey leads paper submissions at 77th International Astronautical Congress

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya, Turkey, set new records for participation and scientific engagement. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in coordination with

TEKNOFEST 2026: Regional Expansion and Festival Outcomes

31 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkish university students win awards at TEKNOFEST 2026

The TEKNOFEST 2026 technology festival continues to showcase advancements in maritime, quantum, and mobility sectors across Turkey. In Kocaeli, the Mavi Vatan festival featured naval and aerial demonstrations, while the

Educational developments in Eskişehir

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Eskişehir teacher candidates complete STEAM-based special education program

Educational activities in Eskişehir, Turkey, have included academic staff recruitment at Eskişehir Technical University and specialized training for educators. Eskişehir Technical University announced a recruitment dri

Bilimfest Kayseri science and aviation festival

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Kayseri to host 8th BİLİMFEST science and aviation festival

The 8th Bilimfest Kayseri is being held from October 16 to 18, 2026, at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Millet Bahçesi. Organized by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality in collaboration with TÜBİTAK and led by the Kayseri Sci

Ali Rıza İşçi wire toy making in Manisa

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Ali Rıza İşçi teaches traditional wire car making to children in Demirci

Ali Rıza İşçi, a 69-year-old resident of the Demirci district in Manisa, Turkey, began a project three years ago to create nostalgic toy cars using recycled materials. Using industrial bearings and construction wire, İşç

Public sector recruitment in Turkey

8 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: TÜBİTAK announces recruitment of 105 personnel for R&D centers

Public and healthcare sectors in Turkey continue large-scale recruitment drives across various provinces and institutions. In the government sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has concluded applications for

Turkey Türksat 7A satellite development

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces Moon mission progress and Somali spaceport at IAC

Turkey is advancing the development of its Türksat 7A satellite. Initially, TÜRKSAT officials reported that preparations had reached the final stages, with the company expected to sign agreements to initiate production s

Turkish municipal traditional food workshops

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Çorum Municipality hosts traditional winter food workshops

The Çorum Municipality organized a community event at the Çorumlu Obası Youth Center where families and children prepared traditional winter food supplies together. Led by the municipality’s Directorate of Women and Fami

Samsun cultural heritage education project

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Ondokuz Mayıs University conducts field education on Samsun Liberation Road

Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) has initiated a project to revitalize the ‘Kurtuluş Yolu’ (Path of Liberation) in Samsun as a cultural heritage route for out-of-class education. Supported by the Samsun Metropolitan Munici

Bursa Technical University food waste research

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Bursa Technical University develops high-protein powder from hazelnut residue

Researchers at Bursa Technical University (BTÜ) are conducting multiple TÜBİTAK-supported projects focused on repurposing food industry byproducts into sustainable resources. In September 2026, the university announced