News and Announcements
2025 is set to be an exciting year for Türkiye, as a number of events will take place throughout the year. Please see below for more information.
Events
Applications Now Open for Yunus Emre Institute 2025 Summer Schools!
The Yunus Emre Institute is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its 2025 Summer Schools, offering immersive experiences into Turkish culture, history, and art.
1. Thematic Summer Schools
- Explore Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage through a series of thematic programmes:
- Turkish Archaeology Summer School
- Turkish Fashion Summer School
- Turkish Cuisine Summer School
- Contemporary Turkish Art Summer School
Application Method: Online general application open to all countries
Application Dates: 25 March – 15 April 2025
Application Portal and Details: https://summerschools.yee.org.tr
2. Turkish Summer School
Deepen your knowledge of the Turkish language and culture with this dedicated programme.
- Application Method: Individual applications through Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centers (YETKMs)
- Application Dates: 25 March – 15 April 2025
- More Information: Please contact your nearest Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center.
Download Introduction Materials: Click here
Take this unique opportunity to discover Türkiye through hands-on experiences and expert-led learning.
TeknoFest (1st May 4th May 2025)
Organised under the leadership of the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) and the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey, TEKNOFEST 2025 will once again bring together millions of technology enthusiasts in Istanbul! With its annually updated competition categories, TEKNOFEST continues to inspire young talents and hosts Türkiye's largest technology competitions with the highest rewards. Celebrating its 8th year, TEKNOFEST continues to provide a platform for young innovators to bring their dreams to life and compete for excellence.
Teams passing the preliminary rounds will receive 75 million TRY in financial support, while those who compete and achieve top rankings at TEKNOFEST will share a prize pool of 45 million TRY. This year, the festival will feature 53 main categories and 125 subcategories. For those who want to shape the future of technology, competition applications continue until March 1 domestically and until March 15 internationally.
Featuring 53 categories, such as Rocket Competition, Model Satellite Competition, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Competition, Air Defense Systems Competition, Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Competition, Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition, and Blockchain Competition, the event offers young innovators a unique opportunity to bring their groundbreaking projects to life. This year, several new competitions are open for applications for the first time, such as Underwater Rocket Competition, Unmanned Ground Vehicle Competition, International Children Science Competition, 3T in Oncology, 5G Positioning Competition, and TEKNOFEST Architectural and Visual Design Competition, creating new horizons for those passionate about innovation.
For more information on how to apply, visit the Official TEKNOFEST website.
