PHNOM PENH, November 2025 – The Techo Sen Awards – AI in Education Competition is officially hosting its Awards Ceremony to empower young innovators and revolutionize the nation’s education sector through the use of Artificial Intelligence. This competition, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) in partnership with Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT), found the winning team evaluated by the Judging Committee, was announced as follows: The first-place winning team was Pose-UP, consisting of Tha Seurminh, Heng Nenghak, Loeung Chhumsomary, and Chea Oudorm Puthik. The team developed PoseUp, a system that uses real-time pose estimation to guide safe workouts for seniors and improve sitting posture for office workers. Their solution aligns with several SDG Goals, including Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
The second-place winner, Anachak Cyb3r Team, included Morn Chanthoung, Pring Sethamony, Mi Ly Heng, Nak Mouy Heng, and Pring Rady. Their project focuses on a Rice Leaf Detection System designed to protect rice crops, prevent losses, and share agricultural knowledge. This solution aims to safeguard farmers’ income, empower farmers, educate students and experts, and strengthen food security. It is also designed to be scalable and sustainable, contributing to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The third-place winning team is Dermis Team, including Un Suning, Chhea Siev Yiek, Yi Hanarita, and Minh Ouddom Panha. Dermis is an AI-powered application that detects and analyzes common skin diseases such as Eczema, Hives, Psoriasis, and Herpes Zoster, providing a helpful tool for early diagnosis and improved skin health management.
Additionally, two teams were recognized with the People’s Choice Awards. The TEEGeneral Team, consisting of Heng Lykeang, Kouch Mengsrun, Prum Sichhayleang, and Mao Peseth, developed PiggyAI, an intelligent system for monitoring swine health and detecting early signs of disease. Their solution supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by safeguarding livestock and promoting sustainable farming practices. The Clique Team, including Sim Davy, Ly Nyheang, and Khim Sokcheng, created PetTalk, an AI tool that listens to dogs’ sounds and monitors their heartbeat to assess their emotional state, alerting owners in real time. PetTalk contributes to improved communication, health monitoring, enhanced pet adoption and welfare, and research advancement, while supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
This competition, a core part of the First National AI for Education Conference 2025, invites university students (ages 18–24) from across Cambodia to acquire practical AI skills, tackle real-world education challenges, and showcase their solutions to national leaders. The program encourages all award recipients to continue their research and development work to benefit the nation.
The competition fostered innovation among Cambodian youth to solve real-world educational challenges. The competition celebrated all participants, emphasizing that the achievements of the young people are not only a personal honor but also a source of national pride, showcasing the high capability and talent of Cambodian youth in creating new technologies and AI solutions. The commitment and contributions of all students and teams are considered role models of diligent efforts in shaping the future of education.
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