Tenchijin Inc, a leading space technology company, has become the Official Main Partner of Science Castle Asia 2026, a prominent research conference for junior and senior high school students. Held on 22–23 August at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, the event attracted 150 student research teams from 11 countries, showcasing projects on environment, water, agriculture, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.
During the conference, Tenchijin exhibited its satellite data solutions, including its flagship product, KnoWaterleak, which uses satellite data and AI to detect and prevent water leaks. The company also presented four Tenchijin Poster Awards and co-hosted a workshop with the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) for around 400 students. The workshop, titled "Eyes from Space: Solving Everyday Problems with Satellite Data," featured live quizzes and a hands-on challenge where students used satellite and ground data to decide on the location for a new hospital.
Yasuo Shirai, Vice President of Engineering at Tenchijin, highlighted the power of combining satellite data with local knowledge. "Satellite data becomes truly powerful only when paired with local knowledge and human ideas," he stated. Shirai expressed hope that some students would join the space technology industry in the future.
Tenchijin's involvement in Science Castle Asia 2026 underscores its commitment to inspiring the next generation of researchers and bridging the gap between classrooms and space technology. The company's innovative solutions, such as KnoWaterleak, have demonstrated significant cost and time savings in infrastructure management, earning accolades like the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Prize at the 7th Infrastructure Maintenance Grand Prize
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