At MAKÜ's youth projects summit, 1.5 million TL project support was given to 30 projects

Hosted by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, ÜNİFEST brought together 200 students from 100 student communities from 59 universities in Turkey. In the organization where projects prepared by young people to produce solutions to social problems competed, a total of 1.5 million TL project support was provided by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to 30 projects that ranked among the 100 projects that reached the finals.

During the two-day project presentations, projects prepared on many topics such as climate change, artificial intelligence, disaster management, social development, culture-art, and sustainable cities were presented to the jury. While there was intense participation in the organization, the solution-oriented ideas of the youth attracted great interest.

Speaking at the program, MAKÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar stated that the UNİDES project carried out by the Ministry of Youth and Sports offers an important opportunity for university student communities. Rector Dalgar expressed that the sensitivity of young people coming from all over Turkey to social issues is promising, stating that ÜNİFEST is an important result of this vision.

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Enes Eminoğlu emphasized in his speech that young people should be equipped individuals not only with academic success but also with social, cultural, and technological development. Eminoğlu noted that UNİDES has quickly transformed into a large youth movement, stating that thousands of projects have been supported across Turkey.

After the speeches, awards and medals were presented to the students who ranked in competitions held under 10 different theme titles by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Enes Eminoğlu, Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar, General Director of Youth Services Dr. Enes Efendioğlu, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Tekşen, and Rector Advisor Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Alparslan.

Projects Ranked According to Their Themes

Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability, and Green Energy Theme

The first prize was won by the project “Drought-Resistant Agricultural Practices: Mulching and Water Harvesting Training–Implementation Project” by Kilis 7 Aralık University Climate Change and Drought Combat Student Community.
The second prize was awarded to the project “Get Your Energy from Nature” by Adıyaman University Sustainable Future Community.
The third prize was won by the project “RainNova: A Kinetic Smart Grid for Urban Water Infrastructure and Micromobility” by Bursa Technical University Young TEMA Community.

Social Development Theme

The first prize was won by the project “Touching Lives of Hope: Empowering Children with Special Needs and Their Families” by Akdeniz University Cultural, Social, and Scientific Awareness Community.
The second prize was awarded to the project “Be the Hero of Your Own Story” by Kastamonu University Animal Husbandry and Wildlife Community.
The third prize was won by the project “Design: For Everyone” by Afyon Kocatepe University Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Club.

Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Innovative Technologies Theme

The first prize went to the project “Navaris” by Marmara University Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Club (UAV Marmara).
The second prize was awarded to the project “Electronic System TEKNOVA for Detecting and Displaying Laundry Room Occupancy Rate” by İnönü University.
The third prize was won by the project “Robotic Journey from School to Code” by Şırnak University Teknofest Club.

Sustainable Cities and Living Spaces Theme

The first prize was won by the project “BioBlitz MTÜ: Participatory Biodiversity Monitoring Model” by Istanbul Medeniyet University Sustainability Community.
The second prize was awarded to the project “Sustainable Bridge Design and Implementation Program for Young Engineers” (Wooden Bridge Construction Competition) by Sakarya University Civil Engineering Community.
The third prize was won by the project “Being Late in Starless Cities” by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Physics Science and Education Community.

Healthy Individuals and Combating Addiction Theme

The first prize went to the project “Active Machine – Active Machine” (Engineering For Good) by İzmir University of Economics.
The second prize was awarded to the project “There is Healing in Movement!” by Sakarya University of Applied Sciences Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department.
The third prize was won by the project “Empower by Producing: Ecological and Production-Based Psychosocial Development Workshops for University Youth” by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University MAKÜ Recycling and Zero Waste Community.

Qualified People, Strong Family Theme

The first prize was won by the project “ART-I” by Selçuk University Selçuk Algorithm and Artificial Intelligence Community.
The second prize was awarded to the project “Virtual Journey: Virtual Reality (VR) Supported Social Participation Project for Disadvantaged Elderly Individuals” by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Social Work Community.
The third prize was won by the project “Voice Campus” conducted in partnership with Bursa Technical University Literature and Debate Community and EDEA Association.

Agriculture, Food Safety, and Animal Husbandry Technologies Theme

The first prize was won by the project “Agricultural Unmanned Ground Vehicle” by Yozgat Bozok University IEEE Bozok Community.
The second prize was awarded to the project “AI-Supported TİHA (Agricultural Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)” by Bursa Technical University Space Aviation and Defense Industry Community.
The third prize was won by the project “AGRO-BLOCK: Blockchain-Based Smart Agriculture Tracking System” by Istanbul Aydın University Blockchain and IoT Club.

Entrepreneurship and Future Business Ideas Theme

The first prize was awarded to the project “SİSMO-NET Autonomous Communication and Structural Health Monitoring Ecosystem for Disaster-Resilient Cities” by Fırat University Teknofest Student Community.
The second prize was won by the project “ALKÜ Paramedic Games Development Project” by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Idea to Project Community.
The third prize was awarded to the project “Information Tea” by Istanbul University.

Disaster Management and Social Resilience Theme

The first prize was won by the project “Applied Disaster Sciences Academy” by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University MAKÜ Disaster and Emergency Management Community.
The second prize was awarded to the project “Effective Medical Symposium in Earthquake” by Pamukkale University Pamukkale Medical Students Union.
The third prize was won by the project “Establishing an Independent Network with Lora” by Fırat University Micro Engineers Community.

Culture and Art Theme

The first prize was won by the project “Children's Game Project” by Sabancı University SU Players.
The second prize was awarded to the project “Hope with Music” by Adıyaman University Preschool Education Community.
The third prize was won by the project “Digital and Social Transfer of Burdur Cultural Heritage” by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Culture and Social Research Community.