A nationwide competition to discover artificial intelligence ideas utilizing public education data will begin accepting applications from March 16.
The Ministry of Education announced on March 11 that it will host the "8th Public Education Data AI Utilization Competition" in partnership with 17 metropolitan and provincial offices of education. The competition aims to identify solutions for educational challenges by combining public education data with AI technology.
Public education data refers to information generated or held by the government, local governments, public institutions, and education offices. This includes academic calendars, school finances, school facilities, meal menus, school district maps, daycare and kindergarten disclosures, school information disclosures, university information disclosures, and education statistics.
The competition will be held in two categories. The first is "AI-Powered School Promotional Video Production" for elementary school students. Participants will create video content introducing their school's characteristics using image and video generative AI tools.
The second category is "AI Utilization Idea Planning," open to middle school students, high school students, university students, teachers, and the general public. Participants will propose services and ideas utilizing public education data, targeting AI-based solutions that address educational challenges in school life, learning, and safety.
Applicants can apply for generative AI platform access through the official competition website from March 16 to April 15. Participants will create their works using the provided access and training materials, with submissions due by May 31.
Entries will undergo preliminary document screening and public verification in June before advancing to the finals. Winners will be selected through expert presentation evaluations in July. Final results will be announced on July 29, with the awards ceremony scheduled for August 11.
This year's competition will select 154 teams for awards including the Minister of Education Award and Superintendent of Education Awards. Total prizes amount to approximately 100 million won, including cash awards, tablets, and wireless earphones. General category winners of the Minister of Education Award will also qualify to participate in the "Pan-Government Public Data AI Startup Competition" hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
Winners will receive digital certificates verifying their data utilization capabilities, and their works will be featured as best practices on the competition website.
