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INONEST

Türkiye’s first international technical community, accommodating students' academic journey with practical skills and collaborative efforts

  • Seminars & workshops
  • Active competitions
  • English-speaking platform for collaboration
  • Events to connect, collaborate & build projects
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Departments leading İnonest

Students collaborating on code and simulations

Programming Department

Software, autonomy, and embedded intelligence come together here. Led by experienced seniors, the programming team delivers robotics code labs, flight-control simulations, and multilingual documentation so every member can contribute from day one.
Meet the programming lead
Team troubleshooting circuitry together

Electrical Department

Power systems, avionics, and sensor integration. Workshops cover PCB design, embedded electronics, and testing protocols that prepare teams for worldwide competitions.
Explore electrical labs
Students preparing mechanical components

Mechanical Department

From CAD to fabrication the mechanical team takes project ideas and transforms it into reality through meticulous designs and simulations. Mentors guide SolidWorks, additive manufacturing, and structural analysis sessions tailored to each members' needs.
Join the mechanical crew
Mentor guiding a student in a workshop

Mentorship & Consultancy

İnonest bridges Turkish and international talent. Peer mentors and industry advisors provide translation support, technical vocabulary coaching, and pathways into Turkey’s defense and technology sectors.
Connect with mentors

Institutional supporters

YTU International Students Club Yıldız Kaşifleri CarvAx Yıldız Technical University
Our vision, we pass down expertise through mentorship and collaboration, helping students gain valuable experience across academic and technical fields. Our mission is to deliver workshops, sprints, and mentorship sessions, ensuring members gain the skills, confidence, and community needed to build world-class engineering solutions.
İnonest Leadership Council Vision & mission statement

Vision-aligned objectives

Enable international engineering students to develop cutting-edge technical skills through real projects and ongoing mentorship.

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Build a collaborative, English-speaking ecosystem that welcomes members from 20+ countries and supports inclusive teamwork.

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Represent YTU on national and international stages, starting with Teknofest Istanbul 2025.

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Provide a bridge into Turkish society and global career opportunities through industry workshops, internships, and alumni mentoring.

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Help every member master technical English terminology so they are ready for high-tech roles in Turkey and beyond.

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Strategic plan 2024–2025

Workshops & Training

University-wide SolidWorks, robotics, embedded systems, and technical English workshops delivered entirely in English.
  • Teknofest-focused prep tracks
  • Mentored labs for programming, electrical, mechanical
  • Bilingual resources and technical vocabulary coaching
  • Simulation and project management clinics
  • Guest lectures from industry professionals
Weekly & monthly sessions

Funding & Partnerships

Secure external backing while staying independent through transparent budgeting and resource sharing.
  • Engage ministries, municipalities, and Teknofest sponsors
  • Leverage YTU Teknopark fabrication labs
  • Alumni and industry mentorship network
  • Impact reporting for stakeholders
  • Scholarship pathways for international students
Grants & sponsorship outreach

Competitions & Events

Formation of Teknofest Fighter UAV and Robo Lig teams plus campus-hosted Fighting Robots League in May 2025.
  • Cross-disciplinary build sprints
  • Flight and robotics testing days
  • Safety & compliance reviews
  • Travel and logistics coordination
  • Showcase days with YTU leadership
Milestones to Teknofest

Frequently asked questions

Who can join İnonest?
İnonest is open to international and Turkish students at Yıldız Technical University, with a focus on engineering programmes. We welcome members from all disciplines who want to contribute to Teknofest-ready projects.
Do I need Teknofest experience before joining?
Not at all. Our department leads are Teknofest finalists who onboard newcomers with foundational workshops, bilingual resources, and hands-on practice before integrating you into competition teams.
Why are sessions delivered in English?
İnonest was designed as YTU’s first English-led technical community so international students can fully participate while also improving technical terminology. Turkish support and translation are available when needed.
What is the time commitment?
Expect 4–6 hours per week during build seasons. Workshop-only participants can engage monthly, while competition teams meet multiple times each week for design reviews, simulations, and fabrication.
How does İnonest secure resources and funding?
We collaborate with YTU Teknopark, apply to Teknofest support programmes, and develop sponsorships with ministries and municipalities. Funds are ring-fenced for team materials, travel, and prototyping.