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Organisation : STEMpedia
Contest Name : Codeavour 2020 International AI & Coding Competition
Applicable For : Kids
Last Date : 20.12.2020
Website : https://codeavour.org/

Codeavour AI & Coding Competition

Codeavour 2020 AI, the biggest international online AI and coding competition for kids, is back with double the fun and learning! Create innovative AI projects in PictoBlox and make the world a better place with your awesome AI and coding skills.

Related / Similar Contest : GFG Hiring Contest 2020

Why Should You Participate?

Looking at the way the world is progressing towards a technology-driven future, knowing AI and coding is extremely important.

At the same time, it gives participants spaces to explore their passions and values and consider how these can contribute to making the world a better place to live in.

By participating in this online AI and coding competition for kids, you will :
** Learn AI and coding the fun way with PictoBlox by offering a first-hand experience.
** Develop cognitive abilities and learn a methodical problem-solving process.
** Sensitize towards the world problems and encourage them to solve them.

How to Participate?

Steps :
Step 1 : Registrations open on 2nd October 2020.
Registration Fees :
** INR 300 (India)
** USD 10 (Rest of the World)

Step 2 : Develop skills with interactive tutorials and live sessions.
Step 3 : Submit your innovations by 20th December 2020.
Step 4 : Find out who the champions are on 10th January 2021.

Evaluation Process

Before anything else, your project should adhere to the contest guidelines given below
** You (and your teammate) must belong to the same age group.
** Your project should revolve around the central theme – making the world a better place with AI.
** Your project should be made in PictoBlox.

Failing to adhere to them will result in disqualification.

Next, you will be given marks out of 50. The breakdown for everything that you have to submit is as follows
** Project Description [5 marks]
** Project File [25 marks]

The score breakdown is as follows :
** Concept: 10 marks
** Working: 10 marks
** Aesthetics: 5 marks

** Project Video [20 marks]
The score breakdown is as follows :
** Introduction: 5 marks
** Project explanation: 10 marks
** Presentation skills: 5 marks

Prizes

Below is what the winners in each age group and the ambassadors will get

Winner (1 in each age group) :
** Apple iPad
** Gold Medal
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

1st Runner-Up (2 in each age group) :
** Evive Starter Kit
** Silver Medal
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

2nd Runner-Up (2 in each age group) :
** Smart T-Watch Kit
** Bronze Medal
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

Best Game (1 in each age group) :
** Discovering Motion Blix Set
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

Best AI and ML Project (1 in each age group) :
** Smart T-Watch AI Kit
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

Girls in STEM (1 in each age group) :
** Logic Blocks Blix Set
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

Consolation Prizes (5 in each age group) :
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

Best Teacher Ambassador :
** AI Education Robot Kit
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

Best Student Ambassador :
** AI Education Robot Kit
** Certificate
** Official Codeavour 2020 AI t-shirt

Important Dates

** Registration for this international coding competition for kids will begin on 2nd October 2020.
** The last date for submitting the project is 20th December 2020.
** Results will be announced on 10th January 2021

FAQs

1. Can I participate in a team?
Yes, you can participate in a team of maximum 2; however, considering the current state of the pandemic, we encourage individual participation for both your safety and the others.

2. What are the prerequisites to Codeavour 2020 AI?
The only prerequisites to enter this online AI & coding competition for kids are a PC (Windows, MacOS, or Linux), an android smartphone or tab, good internet connectivity, and a desire to learn.

Our treasury of learning resources and live session-driven online courses will help you understand the concepts and develop the necessary coding skills.

3. Can I submit more than one project?
You can submit only one project per entry. You can edit, update, or change your project as many times as you want before the deadline.

You can also choose more than one project category to make your project.

4. How do I submit my project?
Once you’ve checked all the boxes in your list, the only thing that remains will be submitting your project. Watch this super helpful video to understand how to do it.

5. What is the registration fee?
** The registration fee for Indian nationals is INR 300.
** For those living outside India, the registration fee is USD 10.
** The fee will be the same for both individuals and for team