Tokyo University of Technology announces Elementary School SDGs Contest 2026 winners

Tokyo University of Technology has announced the winners of the “Elementary School SDGs Contest 2026.” Organized by the Katayanagi Research Institute, the competition invites elementary school students nationwide to submit creative ideas and initiatives to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In its fifth year, the contest received 154 entries from across Japan. The Grand Prize was awarded to Eishiro Yamashita, a third-grade student at Tsukuba University Elementary School, for his work titled “Solving problems created by humans through the power of living things.” Judges praised the project for its deep understanding of environmental issues and its innovative approach to using science to reduce waste.

Five other students received Excellence Awards, including participants from Saitama City, Tokyo, and the Global Indian International School. The contest aims to encourage children to engage with SDGs by turning summer research into tangible ideas.