Toward a Digital Future: Innovative Projects by Talented Youth

Digitalization and innovation processes in Turkmenistan's education system are reaching new heights. A clear testament to this is the project competition titled "Innovation for Development — 2026," held at the Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute. Digital solutions addressing today’s most pressing issues were presented at the competition.

Main Categories of the Competition:

• "Smart" City Systems: Seismic warning and protection technologies.
• Healthcare: Innovative medical equipment.
• Education and Technology: Remotely controlled "smart" boards.
• Agriculture: Digital farming systems and measures to increase efficiency.
• Artificial Intelligence: New software designed for various sectors.

Great Success for Schoolchildren One of the most exciting highlights of the competition was the high performance shown by schoolchildren. Students from Secondary School No. 1 in Farap district, Ayshirin Bayramsahedova and Aziza Iskenderova, stood out with their project titled "Galkan" (Shield).

• The "Galkan" System: This innovative project is designed to pre-detect and warn of seismic events in "smart" cities. The girls earned 47 out of 50 points, winning first place in the competition.

Students and Digital Innovations Competition was also very strong among university students. Projects that won in the "Digital Future and Innovative Technologies" category create great confidence for the future:

• Akmyrat Muhammetberdiyev: A student at the S. Seydi TSPI took 1st place with his web program titled "Kämilligiň ýoly" (The Path of Perfection).
• Significance of the Project: This web program brings together the rich treasury of Turkmen literature and serves to bring our literary works into the global space in a digital format.

This competition demonstrated that the country's young scientists and specialists are not only interested in technology but are also capable of integrating it into various aspects of life—from security to literature. The fact that youth from Lebap took the top spots in this prestigious competition is a symbol of the steady growth of the region's scientific and educational potential.