Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Innovate2Educate
Learning With Fun And Innovation
Posted On:
19 FEB 2025 3:38PM by PIB Delhi
Introduction
The Innovate2Educate Handheld Device Design Challenge is an exciting competition aimed at transforming children's learning experiences. It is part of the Create in India Challenge Season 1 and is celebrated under WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit), which will focus on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, AVGC-XR, Digital Media & Innovation, and Films. Innovate2Educate aligns with Pillar 2 of WAVES dedicated to AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and the Metaverse).
The event is being organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in partnership with The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS) with Hack2Skill serving as the Innovation Partner and ICT Academy as the Skilling Partner. A total of 334 candidates have registered so far, including 3 international participants.
Objective
In this challenge academia, designers, engineers and innovators can participate to create a prototype of an educational handheld device that:
- Engages children in learning Mathematics
- Encourages problem-solving through puzzles
- Enhances cognitive skills with interactive content
Is affordable and accessible for a broad audience
Competition Guidelines
The competition guidelines emphasize designing an innovative handheld device that blends education with entertainment. Below are the key guidelines that participants should follow:
Phases of the Competition
The competition consists of three key phases each designed to guide participants from concept to final product. Below is an overview of the process from submitting initial ideas to presenting the finished prototypes.
Registration Process
Follow these steps to complete your registration:
Step 1: Register Online
Registration process will end on 23rd February, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
Step 2: Submit Your Concept
Provide detailed sketches, descriptions and key features.
Step 3: Develop and Submit Your Prototype
Selected participants will be invited to create and submit a working prototype.
Evaluation Criteria
Participants submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Innovation: Originality and creativity in device design and content.
- Educational Value: Effectiveness in teaching math and enhancing cognitive skills.
- User Experience: How engaging and user-friendly the device is for children.
- Cost-effectiveness: Feasibility of producing the device at an affordable price.
- Durability and Design: Practicality and robustness of the design.
Prizes
The Innovate2Educate Challenge offers exciting prizes to reward creativity and innovation. Winners will receive cash prizes, support for prototype development and an opportunity to showcase their designs at prominent events.
- Cash Prizes will be awarded to the top three designs.
- Prototype Development Support: Assistance in refining and producing the winning prototype.
- Showcase Opportunity: The winning design will be featured at key IDGS events and showcased to potential investors and manufacturers.
References:
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