Manisa Celal Bayar University’s OptiTech 2 team achieved outstanding success at TEKNOFEST Cyprus 2025 by securing first place in the TÜBİTAK Presentation Awards, part of the Social Innovation Competition organized in partnership with TÜBİTAK.

MCBÜ students Ahmet Kağan Örün, Ezgi Eriş, and Berkay Altunbağ impressed the jury with a compelling presentation of their project OptiFuture and earned this prestigious award. The prize was presented by TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın.

The OptiFuture – AI-Powered Lifelong Learning Platform project uses artificial intelligence to analyze individuals' CVs, educational backgrounds, and shared information to generate a personalized learning roadmap, aimed at developing their unique skills and competencies.

Rector of Manisa Celal Bayar University, Prof. Dr. Rana Kibar, expressed her pride, stating:
"We are honored by our team's success in claiming first place in the TÜBİTAK Presentation Awards at this important competition. I congratulate the OptiTech 2 team for their vision and dedication in the field of social innovation through the OptiFuture project, and I wish them continued success in their future endeavors."