NSocial Innovation Competition Finals Begin at TEKNOFEST 2026
The 22 teams that reached the finals of the NSocial Innovation Competition, where young people design the future of social media, are showcasing their projects in Istanbul.
The final evaluations of the NSocial Innovation Competition, organized within the scope of TEKNOFEST 2026 focusing on innovative solutions for social media technologies, are being held in Istanbul. Teams that made it to the finals out of hundreds of applications are competing for the grand prize.
Aim and Scope of the Competition
Held under the main coordination of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Turkey Technology Team Foundation, the competition within TEKNOFEST 2026 is organized under the coordination of 2N Medya.
It aims to develop innovative, applicable, and user-centric solutions for the NSocial application.
Solutions Expected from Youth
Participating youth are expected to design artificial intelligence-supported social media solutions and applications that enhance user experience.
Models strengthening the creator economy, technologies increasing digital well-being, and ethical systems are also among the focus areas.
Participation and Finalist Information
While a total of 332 teams and 1,151 members applied for the competition, 22 teams and 83 contestants succeeded in reaching the finals as a result of the evaluations.
Among the finalists are teams participating from Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, alongside Turkey.
Main Project Topics
Contestants primarily develop their projects in the fields of Content Economy, Social Artificial Intelligence, and User Engagement and interfaces.
Cash Prizes and Categories
Among the ranking teams, the first place will be awarded 250 thousand TL, the second place 150 thousand TL, and the third place 100 thousand TL in cash prizes.
Additionally, the Best Presentation Award, Most Innovative Project Award, and Best User Experience Award will find their owners.
Final Excitement in Istanbul
The final evaluations of the NSocial Innovation Competition are taking place on September 20 at the Küme Foundation in Istanbul.