(HBO) – A total of 49 projects were honoured at the awarding ceremony for the 9th Technical Innovation Contest and the 19th Innovation Contest for Youth and Children of Hoa Binh province on October 12.


After two years of launching, the 9th provincial Technical Innovation Contest received 33 entries, up 12 entries compared to the previous event, including many solutions with improved quality developed by local farmers and workers. Meanwhile, the 19th provincial Innovation Contest for Youth and Children received 129 entries from 10 localities.

One first, two second, seven third, and 20 consolation prizes were presented to the outstanding initiatives of the contest for youth and children. Meanwhile, one first, two second, two third and five consolation prizes were handed over to the winners of the technical innovation contest.

On the occasion, a group of authors from the provincial centre for science and information technology application was presented with a certificate of merit from the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dinh Cong Su, who is also Chairman of the provincial Council for Science and Technology, affirmed that the biennial technical innovation contestaims to promote the innovation emulation movement, exploit the great innovation potential among local residents, and constantly promote initiatives and technical improvements, towards strengthening the application of scientific and technological advances in production and social life, contributing to implementing socio-economic development, industrialisation and modernisation goals of the province.

The annual innovation contest for youth and children has contributed to awakening potential and promoting innovation among teenagers and children, he added, urging relevant departments, sectors, and localities to actively apply solutions that won the contests.

At the event, the organising board launched the 10th Technical Innovation Contestin 2024 - 2025 and the 20th Innovation Contest for Youth and Children in the 2023 – 2024 academic year.


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