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Relive the Innovation – WAICY Europe 2025 Recap
Winners Announcement
We are thrilled to announce the winners of WAICY Europe 2025, the competition celebrating young talent and innovation in AI!
A heartfelt congratulations to all participants for your dedication and innovation—every project demonstrated the incredible potential of AI to create a better future.
Gold Award:
SubSync: Intelligent Subtitles for Everyone (Kilian Kienast) Germany 🇩🇪
Silver Award:
DU-Eye (Aryan Sharma) Canada 🇨🇦
Bronze Award:
Aegi-Vit (Leung Ka Yi, Zhang Coyi) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
FeelosophAI (Dafni Sideraki, Georgios Orfanidis, Pantazis Loukas Vouzaxakis, Magda Margari, Evangelia Karakinari) Greece 🇬🇷
BearFetch AI (Sachin Kandan, Sidhant Vats) United States 🇺🇸
4th Place Recognition:
Emotionale Botanik (Dafni Sideraki, Georgios Orfanidis, Pantazis Loukas Vouzaxakis, Magda Margari, Evangelia Karakinari) Greece 🇬🇷
5th Place Recognition:
Smart Bharat (Aaryaman Maheshwari, Aashvi Maheshwari) India 🇮🇳
AI Excellence:
SubSync: Intelligent Subtitles for Everyone (Kilian Kienast) Germany 🇩🇪
Impact Excellence:
Smart Bharat (Aaryaman Maheshwari, Aashvi Maheshwari) India 🇮🇳
Design Excellence:
DU-Eye (Aryan Sharma) Canada 🇨🇦
Gold Award:
Virtual Bipolar Therapist (Dai Zheng) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Silver Award:
Hong Kong Time Capsule (Lee Lok Yin, Leung Hiu Yu Ariel, Lo Yee Lam, Tam Hong Yan Janna) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Gold Award:
frIend hAnd (Filipa Ascensao, Durate Jeronimo, Pedro Maia, Silvino Costa, Simao Campos) (Fundão) Portugal 🇵🇹
Silver Award:
Math101: Democratizing AI-powered Personalized Math Learning (Jiho Lee) South Korea 🇰🇷
Bronze Award:
Smart Medicine Box (Benedita Gill, Ines Roque, Laura Barros) (Fundão) Portugal 🇵🇹
4th Place Recognition:
Hopelii (Anshin Cheng) United States 🇺🇸
5th Place Recognition:
InClude AI (Francisco Alves, Gabriel Lourenco, Dinis Neves, Juliana Nunes, Santiago Santos) (Fundão) Portugal 🇵🇹
AI Excellence:
Math101: Democratizing AI-powered Personalized Math Learning (Jiho Lee) South Korea 🇰🇷
Impact Excellence:
Hopelii (Anshin Cheng) United States 🇺🇸
Design Excellence:
VBesties (Zhang Tsz Ki, Dai Zheng, Cheng Anson) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Gold Award:
Connection Through Care (Anshin Cheng) United States 🇺🇸
Silver Award:
Crest of the Living Tide (Law Sum Ki) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Bronze Award:
Beyond Circuits (Lam Alice) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
4th Place Recognition:
Sustainable Future (Yau Hay Sun Scarlett, Yuen Tin Yan, Wong Yi Yan Erin) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Gold Award:
The Catalyst for a Better Tomorrow (Cheung Ka Ling Angelina, Fu Wing Kiu Reina, Jap Catherine Hoi Man, Pui Hei Yu Carley) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Gold Award:
Fashion Design Assistant (Ma Hay Yu Shulamite) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Silver Award:
Dietary Expert (Aiden, Law Hung Long) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Bronze Award:
DGS SDG Specialist (Wang Xinyue) (Diocesan Girls’ School) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Gold Award:
Cartaz Comemorativo 500 Anos Camões AEF (David Lourenço, Camila Catana, Beatriz Lourenço) (EB Valverde AEF) Portugal 🇵🇹
Silver Award:
Human-Robot Corporation in Future (Fung Tsz Yin) Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Bronze Award:
Robô Maris (David Pombo, Jaime Paixão, Maria Inês Batista, Matilde Pires, Miguel Salvado) (Fundão) Portugal 🇵🇹
4th Place Recognition:
no racism (Daisy Baldwin) Qatar 🇶🇦
5th Place Recognition:
Robô Solar Inovador (Dinis Lopes, Rodrigo Martins, Mariana Borges) (Peroviseu) Portugal 🇵🇹
Gold Award:
Nature and technology (Milena Oliveira, Lourenço Carvalho, Rúben Fernandes, Liara Gomes) (Fundão) Portugal 🇵🇹
Enlighten, Evolve, Innovate
Welcome to WAICY Fundão 2025
WAICY proudly announces its first summer event in Europe!
Fundão, Portugal
June 2025
The World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth (WAICY) is the largest and longest-standing “Make-a-thon” where the world’s brilliant young minds congregate to tackle real challenges through AI innovations. Since its inception in 2018, WAICY has ceaselessly empowered over 310k students spanning almost 120 countries across the globe.
WAICY forges a transnational platform for students to develop their skills, connect with peers, and contribute to the ever-evolving field of AI. Whether through coding, robotics, or digital storytelling, WAICY is the incubator of tomorrow’s AI leaders, committed to education, collaboration, and the future of technology.
Event Agenda
Event Overview
- Date: 28 June, 2025
- Location: Migrant Centre (Centro de Migrações do Fundão), Fundão
- Time: 10:00-17:00 (Lisbon Time)
- Format: Hybrid (In-person + full Zoom integration)
Key Dates
- 11 June, 2025 (17:00 Lisbon Time) – Submission Portal Open
- 24 June, 2025 (17:00 Lisbon Time) – Last Day for Registration; Last Day for Submission
- 28 June, 2025 – WAICY Europe Main Event
- 30 June 2025 (17:00 Lisbon Time) – Winner Announcements
| Time | Session (Main Program) | Coordinator / Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:30 | Guest Arrival & Registration | / |
| 10:30-11:00 | Opening Ceremony + Keynotes | Roozbeh Aliabadi Ph.D. (Host);
Mr. Paulo Alexandre Bernardo Fernandes (President of the Chamber, Municiaplity of Fundão); Prof. José Barata |
| 11:00-11:45 | Panel 1: The Future of Education and AI in Europe | Megan Ammari;
Prof. Javad Jassbi; Paulo Esteves, MSc (IBM) |
| 12:00-12:45 | Panel 2: AI for Social & Environmental Good: Innovate for Impact | Mr. Montgomery Simus;
Sanaz Nikghadam-Hojjati, Ph.D. Artem Nikoian & Vsevolod (PRATA AI) |
| 13:00-13:45 | Lunch Break: Poster Showcase + Live Demos | / |
| 14:00-14:45 | Panel 3: Ethics-by-Design: Empowering Responsible Builders | Haotian Fang;
Nathan Goldberg & Zach Nadan (Debate Guru AI); Xiaojun Sun |
| 15:00-15:45 | Panel 4: The Teacher’s Role in the Age of AI | Shuhan Li;
Shanshan Jin; Mr. João Gomes Mota |
| 16:00-17:00 | Closing Ceremony + Keynotes, Awards, Major Announcements | Mr. Paulo Alexandre Bernardo Fernandes (President of the Chamber, Municiaplity of Fundão);
Andrew Hang Chen (FrogHire.AI); Prof. James Ehrlich |
While the main program unfolds on stage, a parallel track will take place:
- Student teams will present AI projects to a panel of judges.
- Projects will be judged based on originality, social relevance, AI complexity, and ethical thinking.
- Age groups will be divided into three categories (elementary, middle, and high school).
- Judges include educators, researchers, and industry experts.
The main events will be live-streamed on YouTube and Zoom.
Paulo Alexandre Bernardo Fernandes
President of the Chamber, Municiaplity of Fundão
Paulo Alexandre Bernardo Fernandes, nascido a 05 de junho de 1972 em São Sebastião da Pedreira, licenciado em Relações Internacionais pelo Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Politicas (ISCSP) da Universidade Técnica de Lisboa. Desempenha, atualmente, o cargo de Presidente da Câmara Municipal do Fundão tendo já desempenhado o cargo de Vice-Presidente e Vereador de pelouros como o desporto, a cultura e ação social. É fundador e presidente da Rede de Aldeias de Xisto e fundador da Rede Aldeias Históricas de Portugal, entre outros organismos relacionados com o Desenvolvimento Regional.
4 Distinct Tracks
AI Showcase Track
Create a project that showcases an AI solution for a real-world problem.
AI Generated Art Track
Based on this year’s theme, create artworks using text-to-image AI models like DALL∙E 3, Midjourney, or Stable Diffusion.
AI Large Language Model Track
Instruct the AI to adopt a specific domain of expertise using popular AI Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT, Bard AI, and others.
AI Generated Video Track
Leverage AI tools to create a short video that either addresses a real-world problem or conveys a compelling message.
Fundão, Where Bountiful Culture Meets Digital Future
Nestled in the Castelo Branco District of central Portugal, Fundão is a municipality of rich histories and vibrant cultures. Upholding its traditional roots, the region champions forward-looking developmental projects, swiftly adapting to digital transformation. What makes Fundão special is its ceaseless dedication to education, nurturing the next generation that is not only technologically savvy but also culturally confident. As featured on UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Fundão is an evolving hub for holistic, creative, and globally minded young talents.
WAICY is elated and honored to make its European debut in Fundão. This special event aspires to cultivate a thriving community of teaching and learning through project-based digital enrichment. By hosting its first EU event in this dynamic town, WAICY pins Fundão as the pioneer of AI education for youth and multilateral knowledge-sharing.
Key Highlights:
- Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration among teachers and students
- Empowering young students along their academic and career journeys
- Enlivening the municipality’s AI education ecosystem
- Trailblazing academic-industry multistakeholder partnerships
Get Ready for WAICY
Teacher Training Sessions
WAICY encourages teachers of all backgrounds and disciplines to lead student teams. From novices curious about AI integration to seasoned instructors of AI technologies, WAICY offers comprehensive guidance and user-friendly toolkits to facilitate hands-on coaching sessions. By the end of this rigorous yet rewarding training program, teachers will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and competencies in AI and machine learning, bringing various students’ projects to the spotlight.
Compete, Learn, and Innovate with AI at
WAICY 2025 Fundão
Are you passionate about AI and ready to showcase your creativity? Join WAICY Europe and compete with students from around the world in a fun, inspiring, and educational AI competition!
Did we miss something? Reach out to us at info@waicy.org with your questions & our team will be in touch.