The event was attended by Dr. Hoang Kim Toan, Deputy Head of the Department of Science and Technology and International Relations, Hue University. Representing HUAF were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Van, Vice Rector and Chair of the Judging Panel; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Huu Ty, Head of the Office of Science, Technology, International Cooperation and Library Information Center; together with representatives of the University's faculties and administrative units. The event also welcomed representatives from high schools in Hue City whose students participated in the competition, as well as partner organizations and enterprises.
Overview of the final round
In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Van, Vice Rector, emphasized that the competition serves as a meaningful academic platform encouraging students to develop innovative thinking, strengthen research capabilities, and apply science and technology to agricultural production and real-world challenges. He also noted that the competition provides valuable opportunities for students to develop teamwork, project design, presentation, and entrepreneurial skills while still at university.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Van, Vice Rector, delivers his remarks
During the final round, the competing teams presented innovative ideas and projects in a wide range of fields, including high-tech agriculture, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, food technology, environmental protection, agricultural product development, and digital transformation in agriculture. Many projects were highly appreciated by the judging panel for their originality, practical applicability, and strong potential for future development.
Project teams present their innovative ideas
Project teams present their innovative ideas
In addition to project presentations, the teams participated in question-and-answer sessions and discussions with the judging panel and enterprise representatives to further refine their ideas and improve the feasibility of their projects. Professional feedback from experts and industry partners provided students with valuable practical perspectives for developing their research and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Presentation of the First Prize
At the end of the competition, the Organizing Committee presented awards to the most outstanding projects:
First Prize
- Production of Organic Fertilizer from Shrimp By-products for Crop Cultivation
Second Prize
- Eco Meat – Plant-Based Meat from Young Jackfruit
Third Prizes
- HaluGuard Aqua – Development of a biological product from Halodule uninervis extract for controlling Vibrio bacteria in rabbitfish.
- Pet's Care Center – A pet hotel and digital home healthcare system for companion animals.
Encouragement Prizes
- Biochi – Chitinase-based biological enzyme product for creating value-added products from shrimp shells.
- Mokonha – Moringa-based nutritional beverage.
- Antibi-Go – Antibiotic susceptibility testing anytime, anywhere.
- Eco-clean 4.0 – Smart IoT-based toxic gas monitoring and treatment system.
- Conversion of Organic Waste from Wholesale Markets into Protein Sources Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae Integrated with IoT Technology.
- Cucurbitverse – An innovative project on cucurbit crops.
The 7th Scientific Innovation and Agricultural Entrepreneurship Competition – 2026 not only inspired a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among students but also reaffirmed HUAF's commitment to integrating education with scientific research, entrepreneurship, and practical application in the context of digital transformation and sustainable agricultural development.