Participation Guide
The participation process for TUA Astro Hackathon has an accessible and step-by-step structure for all participants.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Students
Students of all ages and education levels.
Academics
Research assistants, academics, and anyone academically interested in space.
Start-ups
All entrepreneurs in Space Technologies, satellite systems, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Space Research fields.
Space Technology Enthusiasts
Anyone interested in space technologies.
Previous hackathon experience is not required. Astrohackathon is a great event to experience your first hackathon.
Team Structure
Teams consist of minimum 2, maximum 5 people.
Participants first apply individually, then can form a team or join an existing team.
Team finding support is provided before and during the event for participants who cannot form a team.
Each participant can only be in one team.
Participation Fee
Completely Free!
COMPETITION TOPICS
Projects must be developed under one of the following main topics:
Space Technologies
Next-generation rockets, spacecraft designs, and innovative space travel solutions.
Satellite Systems
New approaches for communication, observation, and research satellites.
Space Research
Astrobiology, planetary sciences, and space mining.
Astrophysics
Theoretical studies and observations to unravel the secrets of the universe.
Problems are announced one week before the event via the official website and social media channels.
STEPS
Teams register for their local events through the Astrohackathon website and preliminary selections are made
Problems are announced one week before the event via the Astrohackathon website and official social media accounts
One week period for project selection, research, and preparation
Gathering at the event venue, teams settling on-site, and official start of the event with the opening speech
Mentors supporting teams on-site in areas they need
Projects being properly uploaded to the system, local juries determining local champions
Local champions being evaluated by TUA at their headquarters in the Turkey finals and announcement of Turkey champions
Project and Presentation Rules
Projects must be submitted within the specified date and time range.
Presentation time is limited to 5 minutes.
Presentation language can be Turkish or English.
Code repository must be open source (GitHub / GitLab) or made accessible.
Uploading the presentation file to the system is mandatory.
Evaluation Criteria
Innovation, Creativity, and Originality
%30How innovative and creative the projects are is evaluated.
Technical Depth and Feasibility
%25Technical complexity and practical applicability of projects.
Impact Potential
%20The project's contributions in social, economic, or environmental terms.
Presentation Quality
%15The project's presentation, narrative style, and use of visual materials.
Teamwork
%10Collaboration, coordination, and effective work within the team.
Online Participation
Online participation is available for teams who cannot physically attend.
Participation is provided via Zoom and Discord.
Timeline and session times will be announced.
Required platform links will be shared with participants.
Project files are presented via GitHub.
Live support line is active throughout the event for technical support and communication.
Project Ownership
All rights to developed projects belong to the teams. Projects can be shared as open source or moved to the entrepreneurship process.