Are you a young thinker with big ideas, ready to solve real-world problems, and fueled by the wonders of technology and innovation? If so, now is your chance to change the world with your ideas and be the next Changemaker! The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) brings to its students “VIVO IGNITE 2023”, the Technology and Innovation Awards. They are looking for projects that harness the power of technology and innovation to create a positive social impact. This time, you can team up with up to two more minds or go solo to turn your vision into reality. The theme for this year is “Tech for Good” implying that a student’s brilliance can make the world a better place.
Registration link: https://vivoignite.com/login
Last date for submitting entry for the awards: 3rd January 2024.
Link for detailed guidelines: https://static-vivo.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/web-ignite/pdf/DetailedGuidelines.pdf
Students from Grade 8th up to Grade 12th are eligible to participate in this competition. Your entry can be an individual or a group entry. This program is also open to students from all over India. You will receive an email notification from communication@vivoignite.com confirming your short listing and providing guidance on the next steps.
Once you have submitted the entry, you will need to keep innovating, adding elements and working on the prototype to enter the Grand Finale. To know more about the next steps and key milestones of the programme, please visit www.vivoignite.com.
Cash prizes worth ₹21 lakhs+* will be awarded to the top 5 national winners, and the 5 national finalists will be awarded medals and certificates. Top 25 ideas will get a chance to be incubated with iHUBDivyaSampark program at IIT Roorkee.
For helping students to unlock the power of innovation the Technology and Innovation Awards 2023 is providing SCAMPER thinking tools. These SCAMPERS are students’ creative compass, guiding them through their ideation. This tool helps them dive into a world of inventive thinking and transform their ideas into reality, in their journey to be the next CHANGEMAKER.
VIVO IGNITE 2023 Technology and Innovation Awards is a national-level award that encourages young minds to explore the endless possibilities of technology for the betterment of our society. The theme “Tech for Good” aims to recognize and applaud innovative projects that contribute positively to the society.
The aim of the Technology and Innovation Awards is to encourage students to think creatively and innovatively in leveraging technology to address real-world challenges. It intends to develop a culture of creativity among students, inspiring them to explore technology as a tool for problem-solving and positive societal impact.
Technology and Innovation Awards will provide students with a platform to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to practical, real-world scenarios and develop a skilled and technologically competent workforce for the future.
