NIF Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE 2016 Competition

Organization : National Innovation Foundation India
Competition Name : Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE 2016 Competition
Applicable For : Children (up to class 12 in school or those up to the age of 17 years out of school)
Competition Last Date : 31st August 2016

Website : https://nif.org.in/

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Competition :

National Innovation Foundation – India invites submissions of the creative technological ideas/innovations from the students up to class 12 th for the 10th national competition for children’s ideas and innovations – Dr A P J Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards.

Update:

NIF 2017 Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Contest : www.contest.net.in/20472.html

What is the contest?:
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE competition is an annual national competition to harness the creative and innovative spirit of children (up to class 12 in school or those up to the age of 17 years out of school). Students are invited to send their original creative technological ideas and innovations for the same.

What is the contest period?:
The entries will be received till 31st August 2016. All entries received after this date will be considered for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE 2017 competition.

Can students of other educational boards (national and state) other than CBSE also participate in the competition?:
Yes, students from any educational board can participate in Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE competition. Out of school children up to the age of 17 years can also participate.

How can the submissions be sent?:
The submissions for the contest can be made to us through any of the following means.
1. Email the details at ignite@nifindia.org
or
2. Submit online at nif.org.in/submitidea.php
or
3. Mail them at the following address (directly/through the Principal):
Dr A P J Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2016
National Innovation Foundation – India
Satellite Complex, Premchand Nagar Road,
Jodhpur Tekra, Satellite
Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat

Is there any limit to the number of entries submitted during the competition period?:
No. The students are encouraged to submit as many entries as they want.

Can there be groups or only individual submissions?:
Students can submit entries in group provided each member of the group contributes significantly to the development of the idea/innovation/project. Groups where teachers/parents are included will not be considered.

Are there any separate awards for individual or groups?:
No

Is there any age limit for students?:
As the competition is for students up to class 12, the maximum age is expected to be about 17-18 years. Out of school children up to the age of 17 years can also participate.

Can only students with science background apply for the competition?:
Students from any background viz. arts, commerce etc. can participate in the competition.

Is there any particular format for submission of entries?:
There is no particular format for submission. However, the following should be clearly mentioned – name, age, class, school name & address, home address & contact number, title of the project/idea/innovation, detailed description, diagrams/sketches/photos if any and a simple declaration that the project has been done by the student himself/herself without guidance from teachers/parents.

Is a working model required along with the submission?:
Not at this stage. If required later we would ourselves let the student know and may even facilitate the development of the prototype/ model.

Are any photos/videos/sketches of the idea/innovation/project required?:
Yes, if available. These would help our experts to properly understand and evaluate the submission.

When will the awards be announced and given?:
The name of the winners will be announced on October 15, 2016 and award function date will be announced later.

How many prizes will be given in the competition?:
There is no fixed number of awards. It will depend upon the number of quality entries that we receive and which we can recognize in the function.

Whom to contact in case of any doubt?:
Any queries may be addressed to NIF at
Email: ignite@nifindia.org or
Telephone numbers +91-79-26732456 / 2095,
Fax: +91-79-26731903