# Karabük University Hyperloop competition participation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/karabk-university-hyperloop-competition-participation > Updated: 2026-09-10T11:23:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The PARTECH Hyperloop Team from Karabük University progressed through the TEKNOFEST competition cycle. Initially, the multidisciplinary team reached the finals with the goal of developing a fifth-generation transportation system utilizing levitation and low-friction tunnels. Team captain Emir Öztürk noted the project’s aim to introduce visionary technology to Turkey and represent the country internationally. Following their advancement to the finals, the team secured second place in Turkey at the TEKNOFEST 2026 Hyperloop Development Competition. The project involved various engineering disciplines, including electrical-electronics, computer, mechanical, and industrial engineering, focusing on vehicle design, propulsion, and control systems. ## Claims - The PARTECH Hyperloop Team achieved second place in Turkey at the TEKNOFEST 2026 Hyperloop Development Competition. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The PARTECH Hyperloop Team is composed of students from Karabük University. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The team includes students from Electrical-Electronics, Computer, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering departments. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Karabük University Rector Prof. Dr. Fatih Kırışık congratulated the students and their academic advisors. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Karabük University's PARTECH Hyperloop Team wins second place in Turkey Karabük University’s PARTECH Hyperloop Team won second place in Turkey at the TEKNOFEST 2026 Hyperloop Development Competition. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karabk-universitys-partech-hyperloop-team-wins-second-place-in-turkey ### 2026-08-13: Karabük University Hyperloop team reaches TEKNOFEST finals Karabük University’s PARTECH Hyperloop Team has reached the TEKNOFEST finals, aiming to develop high-speed, levitating transportation technology for Turkey. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karabk-university-students-reach-teknofest-finals-in-hyperloop-and-chip-design --- Cite as: Karabük University Hyperloop competition participation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/karabk-university-hyperloop-competition-participation