The Future Food Innovation Junior Competition 2025 was successfully held on October 17, 2025, at the Salle d’Expo, Hua Mak Campus, Assumption University of Thailand (AU). Organized by the Theophane Venard School of Food Biotechnology and Innovation, the competition brought together 43 finalist teams from across Thailand to present innovative “Future Food” products to a panel of academic and industry experts.
The competition challenged young innovators to develop creative, sustainable, and market-ready food products that respond to global challenges. Projects were evaluated based on innovation, sustainability, presentation, and commercial potential. The event concluded with an awards ceremony presided over by Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of AU, celebrating the students’ creativity and commitment to sustainable food innovation.
The competition also supports Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model, encouraging young people to transform scientific knowledge and creativity into innovative solutions that can contribute to a more sustainable food system and future.
Winners and Awards
Grand Prize: [Cookie run/ Prince of Songkla University Demonstration School (Secondary)]
1st Runner-up: [NUTRIV/ Triam Udom Suksa School]
2nd Runner-up: [ศิษย์ครูเพชร/ Saint Louis School Chachoengsao]
Honorable Award: [Acs innovation sci / Bangkok Patana]
Honorable Award: [BoomBoom/The Newton Sixth Form]
Honorable Award: [Acs innovation sci / Assumption College Sriracha]
Honorable Award: [Gadgeteers/ Sakolraj Wittayanukul School]
Popular Vote Award: [ELLIE /Triam Udom Pattanakarn Suvarnnabhumi School]
SDGs Alignment
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Encourages food innovation and the development of new food solutions that can contribute to sustainable and resilient food systems.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Provides students with experiential learning, innovation, problem-solving, presentation, and entrepreneurship skills through a national-level competition.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Promotes research, technological innovation, and the development of market-oriented food products.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Encourages sustainable food production, responsible resource use, and innovative approaches to food systems.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Connects schools, universities, academic experts, and industry representatives to support youth innovation and sustainable development.
The 17 Goals
