TEKNOFEST, Turkey’s largest technology, aviation, and space festival, is being held in Istanbul again after a two-year hiatus. The countdown has begun, and the event will open its doors to visitors at Atatürk Airport from September 17-21, 2025.

TEKNOFEST Istanbul will be held next week

Registration for those interested in visiting the festival is now open on Teknofest.org, and admission is free. Entry and exit to the festival grounds are between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

TEKNOFEST Istanbul will host final competitions in a total of 58 main and 137 subcategories. Over 85 million TL in prize money will be awarded to teams that pass the pre-selection rounds, while over 65 million TL will be awarded to teams that win.

The festival showcases new products from the technology, science, aviation, artificial intelligence, defense, and transportation sectors. Shows, exhibitions, and workshops will be held in these areas. The event also includes various concerts, competitions, and entertainment events. The festival’s detailed event schedule has not yet been announced.

TEKNOFEST stands out as a platform that offers young inventors and entrepreneurs the opportunity to express themselves. The festival’s competitions, organized in 58 different main categories, encourage students and young professionals to develop projects across a wide range of fields, from aviation and artificial intelligence to defense and environmental technologies.

These competitions not only create a competitive environment but also contribute to the development of future engineers and scientists. The millions of lira in prizes awarded provide significant financial support for young people to realize their innovative ideas.