TÜBİTAK Store Product Design Competition Now Accepting Applications

TÜBİTAK is accepting applications for its Store Product Design Competition, which aims to support original designs inspired by science and technology. Participants will compete to turn their creative ideas into products and win awards.

According to an announcement published by TÜBİTAK Bilim Genç on August 19, 2026, applications for the competition will remain open until October 31, 2026. Bringing science, technology, and design together, the competition offers participants an opportunity to develop their original ideas.

Four Different Competition Categories

Participants will be able to submit their designs in four categories:

• Visual Communication Design

• Wearable Science

• Outdoor and Portable Lifestyle Products

• Home, Office, and Lifestyle Products

Designs are expected to draw inspiration from themes such as the National Technology Initiative, artificial intelligence, space and aviation, basic sciences, engineering, the environment, sustainability, and scientific innovation.

Cash Prizes for Award Winners

Separate prizes will be awarded in each category. The prizes for the top-ranking participants are as follows:

• First Place: TRY 50,000

• Second Place: TRY 35,000

• Third Place: TRY 25,000

This means that winning designs in each of the four categories will be rewarded.

Application Deadline: October 31

Those wishing to participate in the competition must complete their applications by October 31, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to review the official announcement published by TÜBİTAK Bilim Genç and the competition guidelines for application requirements and technical details.

Aiming to bring scientific thinking together with creative design, the competition invites participants to develop innovative ideas and create original products.