Melikgazi Success at TEKNOFEST 2026

Melikgazi Municipality's supported Cyclo-Gen Team achieved a significant success by becoming the 1st in Turkey with its innovative cancer treatment approach developed at the TEKNOFEST 2026 Biotechnology Innovation Competition.

Saying that they are a municipality that supports young people and innovative projects in the field of science and technology, Melikgazi Mayor Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Palancıoğlu, "As Melikgazi Municipality, we have always been by the side of our young people who produce and develop technology within the scope of TEKNOFEST since 2022. Our Melikgazi Municipality has once again become a part of another success that we are proud of. The Cyclo-Gen Team, supported by our municipality, won first place in Turkey in the TEKNOFEST 2026 Biotechnology Innovation Competition with their project developed to reduce drug resistance in Triple Negative Breast Cancer. We have full confidence that these young people, who have successfully made our city and country proud, will achieve many more successes in the future. For this great success, we congratulate the entire team, especially the team captain. color: rgb(238, 0, 0);"> I would like to thank Ms. Kübra Yumuk Tok and Professor Dr. Zuhal Hamurcu, advisor of the Cyclo-Gen Team from Erciyes University, and my colleagues at Melikgazi Municipality. I congratulate our young people and wish them continued success. With the value we give to youth, we will continue to pave the way for young people by undertaking visionary projects.” she said.