EcoInnovators Ideathon
Cash prizes for top teams
National innovation challenge where school students build sustainability apps using AI-powered vibe coding, organized by GLC and Schoolnet India.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 2
Duration
3 months
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the entry
Eligibility
Grades 8-12. Open to all educational boards (CBSE, IB, state boards). Pan-India participation. No prior coding experience required.
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 12
- Age range
- 13 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Award
₹1,50,000 in cash prizes
Cash prizes totaling Rs 1.5 lakh distributed among finalists and quiz participants
Recognition
MeitY-recognized national event
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Participate in AI masterclasses on vibe coding and sustainability
- 2Develop a functional mobile or web application addressing a sustainability challenge
- 3Submit the working prototype through the online platform
- 4Top teams present at the grand finale event
Rules and guidelines
- Teams must consist of 2 students from the same school
- Participants must be enrolled in Grades 8 to 12
- Applications must address environmental sustainability challenges
- Solutions must be built using vibe coding or low-code/no-code AI platforms
- All submissions must be original work created during the program period
About this opportunity
The EcoInnovators Ideathon is a national innovation challenge organized by the Global Learning Council (GLC) in partnership with Schoolnet India, designed to empower school students to build technology solutions for environmental sustainability. Participants use vibe coding, a simplified approach to building applications using AI tools that requires no advanced coding knowledge, to create functional mobile or web applications addressing real-world sustainability challenges.
The school track is open to students in Grades 8 to 12 from all educational boards including CBSE, IB, and state boards. Teams of two students work through a structured three-month journey that includes AI masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and multi-stage evaluations, culminating in a grand finale at a prestigious national venue.
Winners receive cash prizes and the opportunity to present their innovations at the Villars Symposium in Switzerland. The program is supported by partners including Axilor Ventures, Pratithi Investments, IIT Madras Centre for Responsible AI, CSTEP, and Infosys Springboard.
Rounds and format
The competition involves a structured three-month journey with multiple evaluation stages. These stages include initial idea submission, prototype development, and refinement, leading to semi-final presentations. The program culminates in a grand finale where top teams showcase their final applications and solutions.
How entries are judged
Innovation, feasibility, impact on environmental sustainability, technical execution using vibe coding, and presentation quality.
Selection process
Projects are evaluated through multi-stage assessments based on innovation, technical solution, and potential impact, with top teams advancing to subsequent rounds and the grand finale.
How to prepare
- AI masterclasses
- Mentorship sessions
- Online resources on environmental sustainability
- Vibe coding tutorials
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Frequently asked questions
How are teams evaluated throughout the three-month program?
Teams undergo multi-stage evaluations progressing from initial concept to working prototype. Assessment considers innovation, environmental impact potential, technical implementation using AI tools, and presentation quality at the grand finale. Clear rubrics are provided.
What kind of sustainability projects have previous winners created?
Past winning projects include applications for renewable energy adoption support, responsible waste segregation monitoring, resource usage awareness tools, and AI-powered environmental challenge solutions built entirely through vibe coding platforms. These serve as excellent examples.
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