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Ethiopian Students Win Huawei’s ‘Tech For Good Global’ Competition 

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Students from Ethiopian University of Technology have won the Huawei ‘Seeds for the Future Tech For Good Global’ competition.

The competition was held from March 29 to April 9, 2017, and included visits to technology centers in Beijing and Shenzhen, China, and practical training. The results were announced on April 3, 2017.

The Ethiopian team, represented by six students, brought together students from Addis Ababa, Haramaya, Jimma, Welkite, and Addis Ababa Science and Technology Universities. 

They participated in the competition with 12 other teams from around the world, including Morocco, South Africa, Argentina, Ireland, Malawi, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, and others.

Ethiopian student Asia Khalifa, who is a Seeds for the Future Global Ambassador, also attended the event as a guest.

The students competed for their project EarlyVet, which is designed to detect animal diseases early and uses artificial intelligence to detect them. 

The competition highlighted that this innovative project is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 2 “Zero Hunger” and Goal 15 “Life on Earth,” and is believed to address critical challenges in agriculture and animal health.

Mr. Liming Ye, Public Relations Director of Huawei Ethiopia, expressed his happiness over the team’s success, saying that the victory demonstrated the unique talent and creativity of Ethiopian youth. 

He added that Huawei is committed to providing the support and opportunities needed for the next generation to thrive in the ever-evolving technology landscape.

The team first qualified for the global competition in May 2016 when they came first in the Tech4Good sub-continental competition held in Essaouira, Morocco, competing against 28 teams from 17 African countries. 

Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future’ program, which was launched globally in 2008, is organizing the domestic competition in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education. It provides participating students with the opportunity to receive comprehensive training in technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, 5G, cybersecurity, IoT, and big data, according to information from the Ministry of Education.