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Smartphone maker Vivo has announced the second edition of its contest ‘Vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation Awards' in India. The company claims that Vivo Ignite offers a platform to young Indian minds to envision and achieve innovative solutions that create positive social impact.
Vivo Ignite contest details
Open to grades 8-12, students can submit individual or group entries under the prototype category for 'Tech for Good' theme. The competition comprises two phases and a Grand Finale. The first prize winner will be awarded a cash prize of 7 lakhs, with 4 runners-up sharing 14 lakhs cash prizes. The award season commenced on 25 November 2023 and culminates in February 2024.
Same as last year, the entries are open for the students. The 2023 vivo Ignite Awards is being organised in collaboration with CIET-NCERT and iHub DivyaSampark as knowledge partners.
The application process is entirely online, however, the Grand Finale will be an offline event at New Delhi. Phase one will require the interested students to submit a poster along with a brief of their unique idea, not previously recognized.
What the company said
“We are carrying this vision forward with the second version. We believe that application-based experimentation influences children's ideas and that science encourages youngsters to develop their curiosity and vision. Thanks to vivo Ignite, young innovators will have a promising platform to embark on their journey in innovation early in their lives. We are excited to see young minds using creative, science-based solutions to address some of the world's most challenging problems.” said Geetaj Channana, Head of Corporate Strategy, vivo India.
Last year, Arhaan Garg won the top spot in the concept category for his project ‘Early Detection of Vocal Disorders Using Voice Analysis & Machine Learning’. It focussed on providing help in finding issues like laryngeal cancer and dysphonia sooner, while saving money and reducing suffering.
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