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OMU joins TEKNOFEST 2026 with four finalist teams

Berk Can Dereci 01 October 2026, Thursday - 09:43 Updated: 06 October 2026, Tuesday - 09:44
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OMU is taking part in TEKNOFEST Southeast Anatolia with its technology-focused projects, innovation activities, and four finalist teams competing in fields ranging from oncology to aviation and unmanned systems.

TEKNOFEST, the world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival, opened its doors to visitors for the 15th time.

Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) also took its place at TEKNOFEST Southeast Anatolia, which began at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, showcasing its innovative projects, technology-focused initiatives, and finalist teams.

Organized under the leadership of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation), and STM Defence Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc., TEKNOFEST Southeast Anatolia is bringing technology enthusiasts together in Şanlıurfa from September 30 to October 4, 2026.

On the first day of the festival, large numbers of visitors, including students, academics, and members of the public, had the opportunity to explore products and projects in technology, aviation, and the defense industry.

Alongside the finals of various technology competitions, visitors were offered scientific workshops, exhibitions, simulation experience areas, a planetarium, science shows, and a range of other activities.

Spectacular displays in the sky

Air shows held on the first day of TEKNOFEST Southeast Anatolia attracted strong interest from visitors.

The demonstrations began with a parachute jump from a T-70 Utility Helicopter and continued with displays featuring the Bayraktar AKINCI, paramotor and hang-glider pilots, and the Turkish Stars aerobatic demonstration team.

A variety of air, land, and maritime vehicles were also displayed at the festival grounds, including ATAK, HÜRKUŞ, ANKA, Bayraktar TB2, TB3, and AKINCI.

OMU booth attracts visitors

On the first day of the festival, OMU welcomed visitors at its booth in Block D, No. 11, presenting its work in technology and innovation.

The OMU booth attracted interest from academics from different universities, representatives of the technology ecosystem, students, and other visitors.

Visitors were also provided with information about the University’s science- and technology-oriented initiatives.

OMU reaches the finals in four categories

OMU achieved finalist status in four different competition categories at TEKNOFEST 2026 with projects developed across a range of technology fields.

Working in areas ranging from health technologies and aviation to unmanned maritime vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles, OMU teams are among the finalists at TEKNOFEST 2026.

The teams representing the University in the finals and their competition categories are:

  • CEITSSLAB-ONK3T: TEKNOFEST 2026 3T in Oncology Competition
  • VORTEX: TEKNOFEST 2026 Jet Engine Design Competition
  • 19 TECH: TEKNOFEST 2026 Unmanned Marine Vehicle Competition
  • PARS: TEKNOFEST 2026 International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competition – Rotary-Wing Category

TEKNOFEST excitement will continue until October 4

Showcasing projects from across the fields of technology and innovation, TEKNOFEST Southeast Anatolia will continue to welcome visitors until October 4, 2026.

Throughout the festival, OMU will continue to host visitors at its booth in Block D, No. 11, presenting the University’s scientific, technological, and innovative work.