KHON KAEN, August 19, 2025 – The Faculty of Technology at Khon Kaen University successfully concluded the third annual “IoT Innovation for Agro-industry 2025” competition, bringing together the brightest high school minds from across Thailand to showcase cutting-edge agricultural technology solutions.
The final round, held on campus, featured five finalist teams presenting their innovative IoT prototypes to a distinguished panel of expert judges through intensive pitching sessions and live demonstrations.
Competition Results
Champion: Team “Trichoderma มาเพื่อพืช trem T²&C&S”
Thatu Narayanavittaya School
Project: Trichoderma Growing Box – An accelerated growth chamber for Trichoderma fungi cultivation
Runner-up: Team “กุ้กดุ้กกุ้กกุ้กไก่ ผักเครียด”
Princess Chulabhorn Science High School, Loei
Project: SmartFarm 2.5D-Salad – A 2.5D IoT-based plant stress analysis system for salad vegetables
Honorable Mentions:
- Team “ขายหอยขายปูจ้า เปลือกหอย” from Benjamarachutit Rangsit School
Project: Smart Shellfish/Crab Farming System for Calcium Supplement Production from Shells - Team “LION TEAM” from Nakhon Phanom Wittayakom School
Project: AQUA ALERT GUARDIAN – Intelligent Fish Cage Alert System for Mekong River
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Beyond Competition: Nurturing Thailand’s Future Innovators
This competition extends far beyond awarding prizes, serving as a comprehensive learning platform that fosters creative thinking and reflects the Faculty of Technology’s commitment to innovative education. The event successfully demonstrates the integration of science, technology, and agriculture, creating an ecosystem where interdisciplinary collaboration thrives.
Several participating teams have developed solutions with significant potential for patent applications and commercial development, paving the way for a new generation of innovators ready to drive Thailand’s agricultural industry into the future.
The diverse range of projects showcased the remarkable creativity and technical capability of Thai students, addressing real-world agricultural challenges through IoT technology solutions. From fungal cultivation enhancement to aquaculture monitoring systems, the innovations demonstrated both practical applicability and scientific rigor.
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Faculty Leadership in Innovation Education
The competition reinforces the Faculty of Technology at Khon Kaen University’s position as a leader in fostering innovation-driven education. By providing this platform for young minds to explore the intersection of technology and agriculture, the faculty continues to strengthen its role in developing Thailand’s future scientific and technological workforce.
The success of this year’s competition highlights the growing sophistication of high school students’ understanding of IoT applications and their ability to develop solutions for industry-specific challenges. This trend indicates a promising future for Thailand’s agricultural technology sector.
The Faculty of Technology extends congratulations to all participating teams and expresses gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to making this competition a defining strength of Khon Kaen University’s technological education mission.
For more information about the Faculty of Technology and upcoming innovation programs, visit our official website.
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