NIF 2017 Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards Competition : National Innovation Foundation

Organization : National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
Competition Name : Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2017
Applicable For : Students up to Standard XII
Competition Last Date : August 31, 2017

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

IGNITE Awards :

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

Update : NIF 2018 Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards : www.contest.net.in/30987.html

Why the contest?:
Creativity among children is almost innate. Every child is creative, the degree may vary though but, not its basic manifestation. Then what happens during growth and maturation? Why should children stop asking basic questions? Why do they agree to do repetitive science projects instead of being original? Why do they learn to live with unsolved social and professional problems? We should not allow our children to live with such problems.

What is invited for the contest?:
Original and creative technological ideas and innovations of the students OR/AND any technological idea/innovation that solves any daily-life problem, be it household or of porters, labourers, or the likes. In addition, during their vacations or otherwise, the students are encouraged to look for other people who come out with innovative machines/devices or solve day-to-day problems using their creativity.

What is the contest period?:
The entries will be received till August 31, 2017. All entries received after this date will be considered for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE 2018 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. The children, who are out of school, up to the age of 17 years can also participate.

How can the submissions be sent?
The submissions for the contest can be made through any of the following means:
Email the details at ignite@nifindia.org
or
1. Submit online at https://nif.org.in/submitidea.php
or
Mail them to the following address :(directly/through the Principal)
Dr A P J Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2017
National Innovation Foundation – India
Satellite Complex, Premchandnagar 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 wish.

Can there be groups or only individual submissions?:
Students can submit entries in groups, 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 Standard XII, the maximum age is expected to be around 17-18 years. Those out of school (children), up to the age of 17 years, can also participate.

Can students with background other than science 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 and address, home address and 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 any guidance from teachers/parents.

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

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 names of the winners will be announced on October 15, 2017 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 can be recognise in the function.

Is there going to be an exhibition?:
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.