ENSO DANA HONORED AT AGRITECH INNOVATION 2025

Ho Chi Minh City, November 24, 2025 – ENSO DANA proudly participated in the Final Round of the 2025 High-Tech Agriculture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (AGRITECH Innovation 2025), organized by the Management Board of the Ho Chi Minh City Agricultural Hi-Tech Park. The event was held at the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation and Startup Center as part of WISE HCMC+ 2025 (Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Science, Technology, and Startup Week 2025).

Bringing together outstanding innovators, startups, and technology-driven enterprises from across Vietnam, the competition showcased groundbreaking solutions addressing challenges in modern agriculture. After months of evaluation, the 20 best projects advanced to the Final Round, where each team presented its innovation, business model, commercialization strategy, and practical applications before the judging panel.

The Final Round concluded with the Award Ceremony, recognizing the most outstanding projects for their innovation, technological excellence, and potential impact on sustainable agricultural development. Among the honored projects was ENSO DANA's "ENSO Toxic Gas Filtration System – Reducing Fatalities from Toxic Gas Poisoning in Fishing Vessel Compartments," which received the Encouragement Prize in Category B, marking another milestone in the company's commitment to developing practical technologies that protect lives and support sustainable development.

ENSO DANA receives the Encouragement Prize (Category B) at the AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final for its ENSO Toxic Gas Filtration System.

Celebrating Outstanding Innovations at AGRITECH Innovation 2025

The Final Round of AGRITECH Innovation 2025 brought together the most promising innovations in Vietnam's high-tech agricultural sector. Competing projects represented a wide range of fields, including smart farming, biotechnology, environmental protection, agricultural automation, traceability solutions, and sustainable materials. Each project demonstrated not only technical excellence but also strong potential for commercialization and real-world application.

Following rigorous presentations and evaluations, the Organizing Committee announced the winners across two competition categories, honoring projects that showcased outstanding creativity, innovation, and contributions to the future of sustainable agriculture.
Category A

First Prize

• "Seed Armor" Project
  
  

  

First Prize winner – Category A, AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Second Prize

• "Combining Cassava Starch and Pineapple By-products into Geographically Indicated Products as an Effective Alternative to Traditional Plastic Products."

Second Prize awarded to Project SV027 in Category A at the AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Two Third Prizes

• "High-Tech Agricultural IoT – Automating Crop Care Processes in Net Houses and Greenhouses."

• "Animal Feed from Fermented Durian Peel Powder Combined with Local Raw Materials and Agricultural By-products."

Third Prizes awarded to Projects SV012 and SV069 in Category A at the AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Three Encouragement Prizes

• "ECORNFRIENDLY"

• "The Plantae – An Application for Plant Identification, Detailed Information Provision, and Plant Health Assessment."

• "Diversifying Biological Products from Papaya."

Encouragement Prizes awarded to Projects SV016, SV047, and SV044 in Category A at the AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Category B

First Prize

• "Development of a Sustainable Farming Model Integrated with Automation in Crab Farming, Applying Recirculating Systems, Robotic Arms, AI, and IoT."

First Prize winner – Category B, AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Second Prize

• "Checkee – A Product and Agricultural Commodity Traceability Solution."

Second Prize awarded to Project DN033 in Category B at the AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Two Third Prizes

• "BioWraps – Upcycling Orange Peels into Sustainable Biodegradable Packaging."

• "Airboots – An Agricultural Robot for Spraying, Fertilizing, and Seed Delivery in Rice Farming."

Third Prizes awarded to Projects DN001 and DN066 in Category B at the AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Three Encouragement Prizes

• "SeaBoost 3S – A Smart and Sustainable Water Sterilization Solution for Aquaculture."

• "MET Technology – A Breakthrough Water Treatment Solution Applying Mechanics and Hydrodynamics with No Chemicals, No Electricity, and No Filter Cartridges."

• "ENSO Toxic Gas Filtration System – Reducing Fatalities from Toxic Gas Poisoning in Fishing Vessel Compartments."

Encouragement Prizes awarded to Projects DN072, DN030, and DN041 at the AGRITECH Innovation 2025 Final.

Beyond the Awards

In addition to the main awards, the Organizing Committee also presented three special awards to recognize projects that made a remarkable impression during the Final Round.

Beyond the recognition received at the competition, the winning projects will have the opportunity to participate in mentoring and advanced training programs, access modern research and testing facilities, and receive support in legal documentation, intellectual property protection, business model development, and commercialization strategies. The projects will also have opportunities to connect with domestic and international enterprises and investment funds.

Furthermore, eligible projects may be considered for participation in the innovation support program under Resolution No. 20/2023/NQ-HĐND, issued by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council on November 11, 2023, with financial support of up to VND 400 million per project.

Looking Ahead

Although AGRITECH Innovation 2025 has officially come to a close, its impact on Vietnam's innovation ecosystem continues. The competition has once again demonstrated the growing potential of Vietnamese innovators to develop practical, technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges and contribute to sustainable agricultural development.

For ENSO DANA, receiving the Encouragement Prize in Category B is an important milestone that reinforces the company's commitment to research, innovation, and sustainable technology development. The recognition of the ENSO Toxic Gas Filtration System reflects ENSO DANA's ongoing mission to create practical solutions that enhance safety, protect lives, and support the sustainable growth of Vietnam's agricultural and fisheries sectors.

As AGRITECH Innovation looks ahead to its 2026 edition, ENSO DANA remains committed to advancing innovative technologies, collaborating with partners, and transforming research into practical solutions that create long-term value for communities and industries alike.

Representatives of the Organizing Committee, Judging Panel, and participating teams at the closing ceremony of AGRITECH Innovation 2025.
ENSO DANA extends its sincere congratulations to all winning teams and participating projects. We look forward to seeing even more groundbreaking innovations at AGRITECH Innovation 2026, where creativity, technology, and sustainability will continue to shape the future of Vietnam's high-tech agriculture.