OzU AI Challenge is an AI applications competition organized by Özyeğin University, with a different thematic focus area each year. It invites undergraduate and graduate students at universities in Türkiye and abroad to develop applicable technological solutions to real-world problems.
In 2026–2027, the competition is led by the Faculty of Law.
Applications include a demo, and working prototypes compete in the final.
Every team includes at least one law student; other members can come from any field, from engineering to design.
Students from universities in Türkiye and abroad can be on the same team.
Build your team, prepare your demo and submit your application file.
29 October 2026 – 28 February 2027
Applications are reviewed on file against the competition criteria. Finalists will be announced on
27 April 2027.
Finalist teams spend 72 hours developing their projects with their mentors at Çekmeköy Campus.
6–9 July 2027
Teams present their working prototypes to the jury, and the awards are presented the same day.
9 July 2027
Globally: Legal technology (LegalTech) is growing fast. AI-powered tools are spreading from large law firms to independent lawyers, and from public institutions to civil society organizations. The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) classifies AI used in the judiciary and legal practice as high-risk, tightening transparency and accountability obligations.
In Türkiye: The judiciary is going digital with UYAP, e-Tebligat (electronic notification) and KEP (registered electronic mail). Mediation and alternative dispute resolution are becoming more common, and the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) keeps expanding. The need for fair and reliable AI solutions that respond to local needs is growing every day.
Finalist teams meet at Çekmeköy Campus on 6–9 July 2027. For three days, you will develop your project with mentors, and on the final day you will present it to the jury.
One-on-one sessions with expert mentors in law, AI and entrepreneurship
Technical infrastructure, workspace, accommodation and meals throughout the camp
Workshops and training modules to take your project further
A chance to meet jury members and industry professionals
