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 accelerated pace of digital transformation processes following pandemic. Within this context, the 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.

Hackathon

A hackathon is a competition organized to produce solution within a specific time segment, focusing on a particular topic or problem on. An e-commerce hackathon adapts this concept around current challenges in digital trade. Participants compete to generate creative ideas and prototypes in areas such as payment systems, customer experience, artificial intelligence enabled shopping solutions, data analytics, supply supply chains, and logistics like.

Objective of the Competition

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

Themes and Focus Areas

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

Eligibility Criteria

Pre-registration is open to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, as well as individuals who graduated within the last three years. Teams may consist of a minimum of two and a maximum of five members.

Competition Process

The competition proceeds through several stages:

1. Pre-registration 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. Award Ceremony and Referral to Entrepreneurship Support Programs