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School Innovation Marathon (SIM) - India's Largest Innovation Challenge
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 6–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 5 months (July to November for project submission)
About This Opportunity
The School Innovation Marathon (SIM) is India's largest school-level innovation challenge, collaboratively organized by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) NITI Aayog, Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC), UNICEF, and YuWaah.
This program aims to cultivate a strong culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among school students nationwide. Participants are encouraged to identify real-world community problems and develop innovative solutions in the form of working prototypes, aligning with the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047".
Students from all schools across India, including both Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and non-ATL schools, are eligible to participate. Each team must consist of a maximum of three students from classes 6 to 12, along with one ATL in-charge or school teacher as a mentor. Individual entries are not permitted, and teams exceeding the three-member limit will be disqualified.
Top teams receive funding support from the Ministry of Education, internship opportunities through the Student Innovator Program (SIP) with leading corporates and incubation centers, and patenting support. All participating teams receive certificates. The marathon provides hands-on experience in developing prototypes and exposure to professional environments, equipping young people with essential 21st-century skills like design thinking, problem-solving, and computational thinking.
Capacity-building sessions, covering topics such as Design Thinking, Ideation, Electronics, Robotics, 3D Printing, and Intellectual Property Rights, are conducted both online and offline to guide student teams. The evaluation process is two-staged, assessing projects based on novelty, usefulness, feasibility, scalability, and sustainability.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 6–12
- Age Range
- 11 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) from all schools across India. Participation is team-based, requiring a maximum of 3 students and one teacher mentor. Special recognition is given to teams from rural areas, government schools, aspirational districts, and those with children with special needs.
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Benefits
- Funding support from the Ministry of Education for top teams.
- Internship opportunities through the Student Innovator Program (SIP) with leading corporates and incubation centers.
- Patenting support and guidance facilitated by Innovation Centers.
- Participation certificates for all teams.
- Special recognition for top teams from various categories including rural areas and government schools.
- Development of 21st-century skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship.
- Exposure to professional environments and mentorship from industry experts.
- Opportunity to contribute to real-world community problem-solving.
- Enhanced prospects for higher education and career development.
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