TEKNOFEST E-Commerce Hackathon

E-trade has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors globally in recent years. This growth has been driven by the development of digital infrastructure, shifts in consumer behavior, and the acceleration of digital transformation processes following the pandemic. In this context, the TEKNOFEST 2025 E-Commerce Hackathon aims to encourage the development of innovative solutions in e-commerce and provides a platform for projects that can contribute to the future of digital trade.

A hackathon is a competition organized within a specific time frame, focusing on a particular topic or problem to generate solutions. The e-commerce hackathon applies this concept to current challenges in digital trade. Participants compete by developing creative ideas and building prototypes in areas such as payment systems, customer experience, artificial intelligence-powered shopping solutions, data analytics, supply chain and logistics etc.

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The primary objective of the hackathon is to promote the development of local and innovative solutions that contribute to the growth of Türkiye’s digital economy. In addition, it aims to support young entrepreneurs and software developers, thereby advancing the goals of the National Technology Initiative. The event provides participants with the opportunity to apply their technical skills while also enhancing multidimensional competencies such as teamwork, problem solving, and innovative thinking.

The TEKNOFEST 2025 E-Commerce Hackathon is structured around multiple themes:

• Smart Payment Systems
• Personalized Customer Experience
• AI-Powered Shopping Assistants
• Data-Driven Marketing Strategies
• Logistics and Delivery Optimization
• Sustainable E-Commerce Solutions

Students at the pre-bachelor’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as individuals who graduated within the last three years, may apply. Teams must consist of at least two and no more than five members.

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The competition proceeds through several stages:

1. Preliminary Application and Team Formation
2. Theme Selection and Problem Definition
3. Hackathon Phase (an intensive development period typically lasting 24 to 48 hours)
4. Presentation and Evaluation
5. Awards Ceremony and Referral to Entrepreneurship Support Programs