Applications Open for TEKNOFEST 2026 Technology Competitions

Vientiane: Applications are now open for the TEKNOFEST 2026 Technology Competitions, the world's largest technology competition platform. Now in its ninth year, TEKNOFEST will host competitions across 52 main categories and 127 sub-categories in 2026, continuing to showcase innovative projects developed by young talents aiming to turn their ideas into reality. According to Lao News Agency, teams that successfully pass the preliminary evaluation stage will receive more than TRY 100 million in financial support. In addition, teams that compete at TEKNOFEST and achieve top rankings will share over TRY 75 million in prize awards. The 2026 edition will feature a wide range of highly anticipated competitions, including Rocket, Model Satellite, Robotaxi Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle, Fighter UAV, Chip Design, TEKNOFEST Vocational Skills Competition, Blockchain, Air Defense Systems, Financial Technologies, and Unmanned Surface Vehicle competitions. Compared to the 2025 edition, TEKNOFEST 2026 will also introduce s everal new competitions open for applications for the first time. These include the TEKNOFEST Mining Technologies Competition, Electronic Warfare Competition, Advanced Autonomous Systems Design and Operation Competition, and FPV Drone Tracking Competition. The competitions are open to participants at all education levels, including primary school, middle school, high school, university, graduate, and postgraduate students. All categories are designed around key future-focused technology areas.