The Hyperloop Development Competition, organized under the technical leadership of TÜBİTAK RUTE (Rail Transportation Technologies Institute) and the overall coordination of the Directorate for Science and Society, is designed as a technology-focused competition that enables the development of various magnetic levitation and propulsion systems. Organized in 2026 in three different categories, namely the Performance Category, Technology Demonstration Category, and Defined Problem Solution Category, the competition aims to support the university-level development of innovative fifth-generation transportation technologies and cultivate qualified human resources in this field. The Hyperloop Development Competition is also expected to contribute to the effective examination and improved applicability of next-generation transportation technologies in Türkiye.
The Hyperloop Development Competition is open to associate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students studying in Türkiye or abroad. In the Performance Category of the competition, teams that have successfully passed the Technical Design Report stage are now eligible to submit their capsule test videos.
Evaluation results are available on the KYS portal.
We sincerely thank all participating teams for their efforts and congratulate those who have advanced to the next stage.
