Winners of the STEM project competition were awarded

The final round of the STEM Project Competition was held at Georgian Technical University. The competition was organized by the Faculty of Informatics and Control Systems in cooperation with the STEM Innovators Association.

As in previous years, the competition attracted significant interest, with 54 public schools from across Georgia participating. Student teams presented projects based on modern technologies and innovative solutions, and the 16 highest-scoring teams advanced to the final stage.

According to Professor Taliko Zhvania, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Control Systems, the finalists showcased a wide range of practical and innovative projects. The presentations covered fields including robotics, artificial intelligence, smart technologies, automation, environmental protection, and modern security systems. Particular attention was given to projects designed to improve environmental sustainability and enhance the safety of border communities through technological innovation.

“The projects presented once again demonstrated the creativity, technical skills, and innovative thinking of our youth. The students showcased not only strong theoretical knowledge but also practical solutions to real-world challenges. The STEM Project Competition aims to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, encourage students to develop research and engineering skills, and inspire greater interest in modern technologies. Competitions such as this help identify future scientists, engineers, and innovators while supporting their professional development. The quality and diversity of the projects clearly demonstrate that Georgia is nurturing a new generation equipped with the knowledge, motivation, and potential to develop innovative solutions to both local and global challenges.”

 – Professor Taliko Zhvania

A panel of special jury selected the winners from among the 16 finalist teams that made it to the final stage of the STEM project competition. Owing to the exceptionally high standard of the competition, first place was shared by two teams. First Prize was awarded jointly to: Plavi Public School (Gori Municipality) for the project “Automation of the Water Supply System and Cultural Heritage Archive”; and Bershueti Public School (Gori Municipality) for the project “Security Monitoring in a Border Village.” The teams were represented by the following students: Ana Berianidze; Mariam Berianidze; Giorgi Zautashvili; Elene Glurjidze; Giorgi Elizabarashvili; Rusudan Tatulashvili; Barbara Nikolashvili and Tamuna Archuadze. Mentor Tea Khuroshvili. Second Prize was awarded to the team from Telavi Public School No. 7 for the project “Cave Explorer Robot.” The team consisted of Niko Lomashvili, Lika Kupatadze, Zura Khavazurashvili, and Mariam Lagazauri, under the guidance of mentor Natia Baghatrishvili. Third Prize went to the team from Vladimir Komarov Tbilisi Physics and Mathematics Public School No. 199 for the project “Robotic Hand.” The team members were Levan Tulashvili, Luka Meladze, and Zura Beridze, mentored by Indira Natriashvili. Several special prizes were also presented during the competition.

San Diego State University awarded two special cash prizes of US$500. The recipients were: Georgian-American International School “Progress” for the project “MarkShader – Crack Detection”; and Vakhtang Papunidze Daba Keda Public School for the project “Gasoline Quality Determination.”

In addition, the STEM Innovators Association presented a special prize of 500 GEL to the team from Merab Kostava Zugdidi Public School No. 2 for the project “Digital Library Arrangement.”

The organizers also presented valuable prizes to the winning teams. Representatives of Georgian Technical University administration awarded the first-place winners 2,000-GEL vouchers to purchase equipment for the further development of their projects. The STEM Innovators Association donated three 3D printers to the winning teams, while the third-place team received a 1,000-GEL voucher from the university.

During the awards ceremony, the Chairman of the GTU Supervisory Board, Professor Zurab Gudavadze, congratulated the participants and emphasized the importance of such competitions in fostering innovation, scientific curiosity, and technological skills among young people. He added that the projects presented by the students clearly show that Georgia has a talented and promising generation that can offer effective and practical solutions to modern challenges.

“Today’s competition once again demonstrated the remarkable potential of our young generation. The projects presented were distinguished not only by their innovative ideas but also by their practical value. It is especially encouraging to see students applying modern technologies to solve real-world problems and develop solutions that can benefit the society.

Georgian Technical University will continue to support young innovators, promote STEM education, and encourage initiatives that create new opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am confident that among today’s participants are future scientists, engineers, and inventors who will make a significant contribution to the country’s development. I congratulate all participants on their achievements and wish them continued success, new ideas, and even greater accomplishments.”

 – Professor Zurab Gudavadze