– PM Phillips hails youth-driven tech for HSSE solutions

THE Innovation Challenge, now in its fifth edition, concluded on a high note this week, with three standout teams—Frameperfect Lite, Logiq, and G-Stack—emerging as the top innovators.
The national tech competition, hosted by the Industry and Innovation Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), focused this year on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) solutions.

Frameperfect Lite secured first place, followed by Logiq in second, and G-Stack in third. The event attracted young innovators from Regions Three, Four, and Six, who were challenged to design digital systems that enhance HSSE reporting and oversight, a theme that resonates with national development and ethical governance priorities.
Delivering the feature address at the closing ceremony, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips lauded the participants for their creativity, resilience, and civic spirit, describing the event as a bold testament to the capacity of Guyanese youth to drive meaningful technological change.

“HSSE is more than a workplace requirement,” the Prime Minister said. “It is a public good, a foundation for sustainable growth, safe development, and ethical governance.”
Over the three-day competition, teams worked intensively to craft user-driven digital solutions that tackle real-world HSSE challenges. Their efforts, the Prime Minister noted, not only addressed current gaps in reporting and enforcement systems but also offered pathways to “future-proofing” the nation through technology.

“Innovation must be inclusive, yes, but it must also be collaborative,” PM Phillips emphasised. “This is what innovation looks like when youths are included and empowered in decision-making. The Innovation Challenge is built on the belief that young people should not be on the margins of national development, but at its centre.”

The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to SBM Offshore Guyana, the primary sponsor of the Innovation Challenge, for its continued support. He encouraged other private sector stakeholders to follow suit, noting that collaboration between public and private entities is essential for sustained innovation and national progress.

ENCOURAGEMENT AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Speaking directly to the participants, PM Phillips praised their contributions as going far beyond competition. “You have sparked ideas that may one day save lives,” he said. “You have reminded us all that innovation is about people. Keep building, learning, and challenging the status quo.”

He also thanked the mentors, judges, and organizers whose behind-the-scenes work helped bring the event to life, urging continued collaboration to tap into Guyana’s vast creative and technological potential.

“Innovation is not a moment—it is a mindset,” the Prime Minister declared. “And the 2025 Innovation Challenge has proven that Guyana has both the brilliance and the bravery to lead.”
As the curtains fall on this year’s challenge, the spotlight now turns to what comes next. With empowered youth and growing public-private partnerships, the Innovation Challenge continues to pave the way for tech-driven national development in Guyana.