The evaluation of student innovation applications for the 2nd round of the competition has been completed within the framework of the “iDEAHUB” project of the TSI University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. In total, 11 innovation project applications submitted by student teams were evaluated in the competition, of which the evaluation committee approved eight projects for implementation.
The student innovation applications were evaluated in accordance with the conditions of the iDEAHUB project “Innovation Grants for Students of the Transport and Telecommunication Institute” (No. 1.1.1.7/1/25/A/004). The evaluation process took into account the relevance of the project idea, its innovation potential, technical and practical feasibility, team capacity, cooperation with industry representatives, budget justification, planned results, and the project’s compliance with priority areas and interdisciplinarity.
The approved projects represent both the “Large” and “Small” student innovation project categories and will be implemented over a period of six months. They cover areas such as medical logistics, unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, industrial automation, digital services, student well-being, indoor navigation, support for international students, robotics and agricultural technologies.
Approved Projects
MEDFLY – the project envisages the development of a smart medical cargo capsule for the transportation of temperature-sensitive medical cargo. The solution includes sensors, telemetry and cold chain monitoring elements in order to promote safer organisation of medical deliveries in crisis situations and hard-to-reach areas in the future.
BALEST BALLS / EggFlow – the project develops a self-service terminal solution for dispensing food products in fixed packaging in an industrial environment. Initially, the solution is focused on egg dispensing, using RFID authorisation, cooling, dispensing and accounting functionality, as well as validation by an industry partner.
SARNAV – the aim of the project is to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle solution for search and rescue needs. The solution involves the use of a fixed-wing UAV platform, optical and thermal cameras, telemetry and artificial intelligence elements for human detection under controlled validation conditions.
AdditiveLab – the project is focused on improving the programming process for industrial welding automation. The team plans to develop a smart offline programming environment for robotic welding, using 3D model processing, trajectory planning, simulation, validation and artificial intelligence-supported development tools.
GymaGotchi – the project envisages the development of a mobile application prototype that combines the promotion of physical activity, social interaction and gamification elements. The idea of the application is based on the concept of a digital “pet” that motivates users to move, take part in activities and develop healthier habits.
NAV_AR – the project develops a prototype for an indoor navigation solution that uses smartphone sensors, indoor sign recognition and spatial navigation logic. The solution is intended to improve navigation in large buildings, especially in locations where GPS signal is unavailable or insufficiently accurate.
TogetherWay – the project envisages the development of a digital platform prototype for international students and newcomers. The platform is planned to combine an artificial intelligence-supported chat, a stream of verified student-friendly job opportunities, housing guidelines, a community question-and-answer section, and user profile functionality.
M.A.X.I.K. – Modular Agricultural X-Inspection Kit – the project envisages the development of a low-cost mobile robot prototype for monitoring plant health. The solution combines elements of robotics, sensors, cameras and image recognition in order to test plant inspection and early problem detection opportunities under controlled conditions.
“TSI iDEAHUB is not just a project competition. It is an environment where students transform ideas into practical solutions. This year’s results demonstrate that our students have both the ambition and the ability to create innovations with the potential for real implementation,” comments TSI Rector Mihails Savrasovs.
The approved projects demonstrate students’ ability to create practical, technologically grounded and socially significant solutions in various sectors. The iDEAHUB programme provides students with the opportunity to develop their ideas, gain experience in project management, cooperate with industry representatives and implement innovations in practice, as well as transform their ideas into real solutions that may contribute to the development of technology, entrepreneurship and society in the future.
The project “Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI) Innovation Grants for Students – iDEAHUB” is implemented with the financial support of the European Union under Project No. 1.1.1.7/1/25/A/004.
