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Innovation Challenge

Aryabhata Young
Innovators
Challenge

Presented by SHARD Center for Innovation in association with Framez, California, USA

β€’ AI/ML β€’ DESIGN THINKING

About the Challenge

The National School Innovation Challenge is a nationwide platform designed to inspire school students to think creatively, solve real-world problems and develop innovative technology-driven solutions.

Through AI/ML, Design Thinking, hands-on innovation, expert mentoring and project presentation, students experience the complete innovation journey from identifying a problem to presenting a practical solution.

Giving Wings to your Imagination

AI/ML

Explore the fundamentals and applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Design Thinking

Understand users, define problems, ideate, prototype and improve solutions.

Real-World Impact

Create meaningful solutions that can bring positive change to communities and society.

Challenge Areas

Suggested areas, not restrictions. Open Innovation is at the heart of the challenge.

Healthcare
Agriculture & Rural Development
Education
Environment & Sustainability
Accessibility & Inclusion
Community Development
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Public Safety
Climate & Resource Management

What Students Will Experience

Participants will be guided through a structured innovation journey combining AI/ML, Design Thinking, hands-on development, mentorship and project presentation.

The 7-Phase Innovation Journey

From strategy and planning to regional selection and the national finale.

National Recognition & Awards

The Top 13 National Innovators will receive special recognition through the national evaluation process.

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1st Prize

β‚Ή25,000

Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate

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2nd Prize

β‚Ή15,000

Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate

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3rd Prize

β‚Ή10,000

Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate

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10 Consolation Awards

β‚Ή5,000 Each

Cash Prize + Consolation Certificate

Why Participate?

πŸ€– AI/ML practical understanding
πŸ’‘ Design Thinking skills
🧠 Creative & analytical thinking
πŸ”Ž Research & observation
πŸ› οΈ Prototyping abilities
🎀 Communication skills
🀝 Collaboration & teamwork
⭐ Confidence building
πŸš€ National exposure
πŸ† National recognition

Who Can Participate?

Schools can participate by nominating their best project(s) selected through an intra-school competition.Nominations must be submitted by the authorized school representative using the school’s official email ID.

Send nominations to shardinnovationchallenge@gmail.com.

Nominations submitted through students’ personal email IDs or any non-official email IDs will not be accepted.

Curious

Want to explore new ideas.

Creative

Love solving problems differently.

Problem Solver

Want to make real-world impact.

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

At SHARD Center for Innovation, we believe every student has the potential to become an innovator when given the right environment, guidance and opportunity.

Through AI/ML, Design Thinking, hands-on innovation, mentorship and national-level recognition, the challenge aims to nurture the next generation of problem-solvers, entrepreneurs, researchers, engineers and technology leaders.

Give wings to your imagination

Register for the
Aryabhata Young Innovators Challenge

Take the first step towards becoming a National Innovator by registering for the National School Innovation Challenge – AI/ML & Design Thinking.

To participate, please complete the registration process

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Innovation Journey

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