Applications for EDUtech Planet Protectors 2025 Sustainability Challenge is now closed. Stay tuned for the shortlist of the 2025 finallists.
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PLANET PROTECTORS
Students leading the sustainability charge
5 & 6 November 2025
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
Imagine a place where student ideas spring to life, where their solutions tackle the planet’s most pressing issues – that place is none other than the EDUtech Planet Protectors arena! More than a competition, it’s a call to action for young minds eager to make a real difference in the world.
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. Yet, there exists a significant gap between awareness and action. The EDUtech Planet Protectors initiative seeks to bridge this divide, spotlighting the crucial role of student-led innovation in driving real-world environmental change.
The 2025 Challenge:
(Available in TWO leagues: K-12 League & HE League)
In today's world, the culture of overconsumption is placing immense pressure on the environment, natural resources and society at large. People are purchasing and using products at an unprecedented rate, often driven by social, economic and media influences rather than actual need. This behaviour results in excessive waste, the depletion of finite resources and increased greenhouse gas emissions – all contributing to climate change, environmental degradation and even the perpetuation of social inequalities.
To address these challenges, there is a pressing need to shift both individual behaviours and societal norms toward more sustainable consumption patterns. By rethinking our approach to consumption, we can work towards a more equitable, resource-efficient and environmentally friendly future.
Powered by Google tools, teams need develop an initiative to tackle overconsumption and show us your prototype.
K-12 League
Suitable for ages: 10 to 17 (Upper Primary/4th Grade to Junior College / High School / Grade 12)
HE League
Suitable for ages: 17 and above (ITEs / TVETs / Polytechnics / HEIs)
Why become a Planet Protector:
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. Yet, there exists a significant gap between awareness and action. The EDUtech Planet Protectors initiative seeks to bridge this divide, spotlighting the crucial role of student-led innovation in driving real-world environmental change. This initiative aims to:
✅ illuminate the potential of young minds in crafting sustainable futures
✅ spark a shift in educational paradigms
✅ drive greater emphasis on global citizenship
✅ address an immediate environmental issue
✅ cultivate a generation of mindful and resource-efficient individuals
Once projects have been developed, teams will be invited to showcase their prototype at EDUtech Asia in Singapore on 5-6 November 2025.
Suggested Google Tools to be used
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Chromebook
and
Chromebook Plus
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Google Workspace for Education tools
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Chromebox OPS
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ChromeOS Flex
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Gemini
& Gemini App, including Gemini features such as Gems (18+), Deep Research, Canvas, Audio Overview, Video Generator powered by Veo3 & more.
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Notebook LM
(18+ only)
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Read Along
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Google Maps
&
Google Maps Platform
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Google Earth
and
Google Earth Engine
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Google Lens
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Google Cloud
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Google Translate
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YouTube
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Teachable Machine
⚙️ Tools listed on
experiments.withgoogle.com
⚙️ Any other Google tools or solutions
*Please note this Google Tool have an age restriction. Teams using them in violation of age restrictions will be penalised.
The awards
JUDGES' CHOICE AWARDS
A panel of expert judges will evaluate the students' proposed solutions. The best three teams from each league will be crowned during the awards ceremony happening on 6 November 2025.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
This is your chance to vote for your favourite project! Head to the EDUtech Planet Protectors Arena to hear the students' pitches and witness their projects firsthand. Make your vote count and stand a chance to win an exciting prize.
Meet our judges
Stuart Miller
Head of Marketing, Asia Pacific
Google for Education
Fadzliaton Binti Zainudin
Deputy Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Educational Technology and Resources Division
Ministry of Education, Malaysia
Jason See
Chief Information Officer / Divisional Director, Digital Excellence & Products Division
Ministry of Education, Singapore
May Tan Mullins
Provost, CEO & Professor of Sustainability
University of Reading Malaysia
Attend these sessions
EDUtech Planet Protectors 2025 project presentation
5 November 2025 | 4:00pm - 5:35pm @ Stage A | Free for all to attend
Cheer on the student teams as they pitch their projects to our judging panel for a chance.
EDUtech Planet Protectors 2025 Awards Ceremony
6 November 2025 | 4:45pm - 5:45pm @ Stage A | Free for all to attend
The moment we've all been waiting for — witness the crowning of the top teams at the second ever EDUtech Planet Protectors!
INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 2025 EDUTECH ASIA PLANET PROTECTORS
PP01
Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati
EcoFit: Fashion That Fits The Planet
PP02
Kolej PERMATA @ Pintar Negara, UKM
Environmentally Conscious Lifestyle Hub (ECLH)
PP03
Mariano Marcos State University Laboratory High School
SIRKULO
PP04
Marlborough College Malaysia
SmartCart
PP05
NUS High School of Math & Science (1)
Bloom: Help the Planet Bloom
PP06
NUS High School of Math & Science (2)
BuyWise Advisor
PP07
Praxis High School
AI-Driven Shopping Awareness
PP08
SMAK Bintaro Jaya
WattsOn: Your Miniature Energy-Saving Companion
PP09
SMK Mutiara Rini
RELOOP
PP10
Baliuag University
ReconnectED: The Digital Detox Eco-Planner
PP11
De La Salle University - Dasmarinas
ReStitch
PP12
Institute of Technical Education
ReLive – Giving Used Items a Second Life
PP13
Nanyang Polytechnic
SGWear
PP14
National University of Laos
The MIRAKI Project
PP15
Universiti Negeri Makassar
ReFood
PP16
Universiti Negeri Semarang
TexCycle
PP17
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
SUP Tracker
PP18
University of Santo Tomas
Shelf-Care: Your Extras, Their Essentials
Hear what the past participants have to say
Enderun Colleges
NUS high Promo video
TEAM ITE Students
TEAM ITE mentor
Common FAQs
Each team must have 3-4 students. Additionally, each team must be chaperoned by an educator from their school/ institution.
If your application is shortlisted, all team members must be physically present at EDUtech Asia 2025 in Singapore on 5 and 6 November 2025.
Yes, the challenge is a regional, inter-school competition, so students must belong to the same institution. However, they can be from different years or age groups.
Yes, each team must have an educator chaperone, regardless of the students’ league (K-12 or Higher Education). This ensures safety during travel and proper use of technological tools.
Judges’ Awards:
The judges will score each team and determine the top three winning teams from each league.
People’s Choice Awards:
Teams can also win one of three People’s Choice Awards – voted by attendees onsite.
The Champion of each league will also receive a special prize sponsored by Google for Education. Prizes will be revealed in time.
K-12 League: students should be aged between 10 and 17 years old by November 2025.
Higher Ed League: students should be 18 or older by November 2025.
Teams must adhere to the age and legal requirements for Google tools in their respective countries. Violations, even with assistance from educators or family members, will result in a 20-point penalty in judging scores.
Please refer to the official competition timeline provided above for key dates.
There are no entry fees to join the competition. However, finalists are responsible for funding their own travel to Singapore for the event.
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