Up to class 12
India
Display of project in exhibition
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Department of Science, Government of India, invites applications for 10th National IGNITE awards for the year 2017 in fond memory of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. This annual competition aims to promote creativity and originality of the children. Students up to class 12 or up to the age of 17 years can apply. Interested students can take part in this competition by submitting their technological and innovative ideas. Essays or write-ups on population, corruption, global warming, unemployment, etc will not be considered.
Students of any stream can participate in the competition by applying online. The names of the winners will be announced on 15th October 2017 and award will be announced later as there is no fixed number of awards. It will depend upon the number of quality entries that they receive and which can be recognised in the function.
Write down your innovative idea and send it online, by email or by post.
Dr A P J Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2017
National Innovation Foundation - India
Satellite Complex, Premchandnagar Road
Jodhpur Tekra, Satellite
Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat
Q. Are any photos/videos/sketches of the idea/innovation/project required?
A. Yes, if available. These would help our experts to properly understand and evaluate the submission.
Q. Is there going to be an exhibition?
A. Yes, there will be an exhibition of ONLY the awarded projects/ideas/innovations. Working or illustrative models and/or posters would be required for the same.
Q. Will NIF support for travel to the exhibition?
A. NIF will provide to and fro train travel support to the student(s) and only one person accompanying the student(s) from the student's home location to Ahmedabad. Local hospitality will be provided by NIF in Ahmedabad. Any other person(s) accompanying the award winner or any other person interested in visiting the exhibition would have to bear all their costs (travel/stay/food) themselves.