The organising board of the 2024 Hoa Binh technical innovation competition for youngsters and children held a ceremony on October 8 to summarise and honour winners, and launch the competition for 2025.


The organising board presents the first prize to a group of students from Phuc San primary and secondary school in Mai Chau district.

One year after its launch, the 20th edition of the competition in the 2023-2024 period received 149 entries, 20 more than that in 2023. The competition was implemented with the close coordination between the organising board of the province and its sub-boards in districts and Hoa Binh city, and the effective and support from teachers and parents, as well as the hard work of students.

All districts across the province and Hoa Binh city submitted their solutions. There were 43 award-winning solutions, with one first, three second, eight third, and 31 consolation prizes. The first prize came to a group of three students - Dinh Cong Duc, Ha Van Son and Ha Yen Hoa, all from Phuc San primary and secondary school in Mai Chau district with the smart fish cage model.

The organising board has chosen 12 solutions to compete in the national-level competition.

The competition is a useful playground for students to develop their creativity, research and scientific ability. The projects are not only scientific but also closely linked to practice, contributing to the sustainable development goals of Hoa Binh.


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