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Science Innovation Challenge and Exhibition 2025: Nurturing Innovation For a Sustainable Future

Published 29 Jul 2025
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The College of Science proudly hosted the maiden edition of the Science Innovation Challenge and Exhibition (SICE) on July 18, 2025. Organized by the Science and Innovation Committee, this pioneering event offered a vibrant platform for students to showcase innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Out of 18 submissions, 9 groundbreaking projects were exhibited, addressing pressing issues ranging from education, health, and agriculture to technology and economic empowerment. The event underscored the interdisciplinary nature of problem-solving and the role of student-led innovation in shaping a sustainable future.

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Top Projects Awarded
A panel of academic experts assessed the projects based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and relevance to the SDGs. The top three were awarded cash prizes, generously sponsored by Prof. Leonard Kofitse Amekudzi, Provost of the College:

  • Feeka Instant Tomato Stew Powder the Winner of the SICE25 won GHS 5,000 – She produced a natural nutritious food solution, targeting student wellness and food security. (SDG 2-No hunger)

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  •   Hostelhubb won GHS 3,000 – Designed a comprehensive digital platform solving student accommodation and storage challenges. (SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities)

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  • Mannich Base Drug Derivatives Research won GHS 2,000 – Embarked on a scientific research aimed at developing next-generation pharmaceutical solutions. 
    (SDG 3-Good health and wellbeing)

Other standout innovations included AdaptIQ (an AI-powered education platform), Corpland (a marketplace for small businesses), Healthline (AI-based healthcare access), Ghana Asaase (blockchain land registry), Inspectre AI (smart surveillance), and Lenz (agritech drone technology). Each project was directly linked to one or more of the 17 SDGs, affirming the students’ commitment to global development goals.

Looking Ahead
SICE 2025 was not just a competition, it was a bold step towards fostering a culture of innovation within the academic community. By translating ideas into impactful solutions, the event demonstrated that with the right support, students can become key contributors to national and global development.

The College of Science looks forward to future editions of SICE and remains committed to empowering student innovators to lead the way in building a better, more sustainable world.

In Conclusion, the Science Students Association would like to thank the Provost of the College Professor Leonard Amekudzi for unwavering support especially of cash prizes to the top three winners of the competition.

We also like to thank the Chairperson of the Science Innovation Committee Professor Mercy Badu for her guidance and leadership to the committee in making the maiden edition possible.

We will offer thanks to the President of the Science Students Association Master Acquah Newman John Thompson for his vision of the Science Innovation Challenge and Exhibition 2025 a legacy well written in the annals of history.