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Indeema Fosters IoT Project Initiatives

Indeema and Ivan Franko National University of Lviv held the first IoT Challenge, where students built IoT projects and competed for a grant.

Originally published in 2023. This post is preserved as part of Indeema’s company archive; its details reflect that date.

IoT Space logo with "Powered by Indeema" over a blurred photo of a presentation in a classroom

June 22, 2023 Indeema Software is pleased to announce the successful holding of the IoT Challenge at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.

The competition was organized with the support of Indeema, the Faculty of Electronics and Computer Technologies headed by Yuriy Furgala, and the Department of Radiophysics and Computer

Technologies, whose head Ivan Karbovnyk served as the chairman of the organizing committee. The IoT Challenge provided students with a unique opportunity to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) projects and receive a grant to support further innovative ideas.

Speaker presenting a Horizon Tracer IoT GPS-tracking slide to an audience in the Indeema and Vakoms IoT Space lab

The goal of the IoT Challenge is to encourage talented university students to unleash their potential and improve their professional level in the fields of electronics, programming, and IoT technology.

Indeema Software aims to inspire a new generation of technical specialists and programmers who will be able to develop and design promising IoT solutions for Ukraine and the world in the future.

Collage titled The Students' IoT Challenge for Tomorrow's Innovators: certificate handover, a presentation and three students

The contestants had the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and creative thinking by preparing projects using IoT technologies that solve real-world challenges and prove their professional skills. The task was to propose a solution to a specific problem, identify a technology stack for its implementation, and apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. Students of different courses took their first step towards becoming experienced IoT experts.

The competition was won by the project the RFID Keys. The idea was that teachers would be able to conveniently book classrooms through a Telegram bot. Each teacher has his or her own access key.

All participants received prizes from Indeema, and the winners received cash grants to support further innovative ideas. The first place received $200, the second place - $100, and the third - $50.

Volodymyr Shevchyk, CEO at Indeema Software, expressed his enthusiasm for the IoT Challenge”contest, stating, “This competition is a remarkable opportunity for our students to showcase their immense potential in the IoT domain. We believe that by fostering their creativity and technical skills, we can empower them to drive meaningful change and contribute to the ongoing digital transformation in Ukraine”.

Students holding certificates and Indeema tote bags in front of the IoT Space circuit mural