R&D Awards
6th International Conference on Design, Research and Development
R&D & Innovation Awards
Recognising the most outstanding R&D, design and innovation projects from Türkiye's companies, R&D centres and design centres.
Award Categories
The RDCONF R&D and Innovation Awards recognise and reward the most outstanding research, development, design and innovation projects carried out by Türkiye's companies, R&D centres and design centres across the design, manufacturing and software sectors.
Why take part
- National and international recognition for your organisation and R&D teams
- A stronger institutional reputation and positioning as an innovation leader
- Competitive differentiation and visibility within your sector
- Official recognition you can share with your headquarters
- Media and brand-promotion opportunities throughout the congress
Who can apply
Companies, R&D centres and design centres operating in the design, manufacturing or software sectors. There is no limit on the number of projects an organisation may submit.
How to apply
- Prepare your project paper in the official RDCONF paper format.
- Submit it through the Orclever submission system before the submission deadline (see Important Dates).
- Register for the congress and select the two award categories you wish to compete in.
- Present your accepted paper at RDCONF 2026, on 5–6 November 2026.
Evaluation criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Originality & contribution | 20% |
| Methodology | 15% |
| Innovation | 20% |
| National impact & broader effects | 20% |
| Employment & career development | 15% |
| Scientific collaboration | 10% |
In each category the top three projects are recognised, and a Special Award is presented by the jury.
Contact
For questions about the awards: support@orclever.com · +90 553 538 70 34
Apply for the Awards
Submit your project paper through the Orclever system and register to compete.