CBSE, in collaboration with Intel, is organizing the India AI Impact Festival with an aim to foster AI readiness among students, educators and academic institutions, promoting innovation and problem-solving skills in an inclusive manner.
About the Competition
Introducing the India AI Impact Festival, a unique national-level platform for next-gen technologists to showcase their AI/AIoT-enabled solutions and for educators and institutions to share their best AI/AIoT skilling practices.
Initiated in collaboration between CBSE, Ministry of Education and Intel India, with guidance from Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, the festival aims to nurture a future where technology becomes a catalyst for positive changes and fosters innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills, using AI tech and social skills in an inclusive way.
Theme
With the theme “AI with a purpose,” the India AI Impact Festival 2024 will encourage solutions and best practices that use AI/AIoT to impact underserved communities and foster inclusive growth positively.
Eligibility Criteria
- Impact Creators: School students in the age group 11 to 18 years, with the following sub-categories:
- Students of classes VI-VIII.
- Students of classes IX-XII.
- Youth in the 18 to 25 years age group.
- Impact Shapers: Educators from academic/technical institutions. This category includes teachers, ATL-in-charges, and faculty from schools across India. All educators, irrespective of the subject they teach, are welcome to participate in this category.
- Impact Nurturers: For academic/technical institutions. The Heads of schools/institutions are encouraged to participate and share the AI journey of their institute in this category.
National Awards
Impact Creators (Students)
- Top 3 students of classes 6 to 8,
- Top 3 Students of classes 9 to 12,
- Top 3 projects by youth in the 18 to 25 years age group.
Impact Shapers (Educators)
- Top 3 educators from Academic/Technical institutions (schools/colleges/universities/polytechnics/ITIs).
Impact Nurturers (Academic/Technical Institutions)
- Top 3 heads of Academic/Technical institutions (schools/colleges/universities/polytechnics/ITIs).
Special Awards
Nari Shakti
- Top 3 projects developed by individual girl students/teams of girl students.
Accessibility
- Top 3 projects that help remove/reduce barriers for people with special needs (Impact Creators).
Diversity
- Top 3 teaching learning best practices leveraging AIoT (Impact Shapers).
- Top 3 entries from aspirational districts (Impact Creators).
Note: Participants in each category will be recognized with participation certificates. Winners may also have the chance to benefit from invaluable mentorship opportunities.
How to Participate?
- Impact Creators: Interested students can register using this link.
- Impact Shapers: Interested educators can register using this link.
- Impact Nurturers: Interested nurturers can register using this link.
Note: There are no costs involved in registering or making submissions for the India AI Impact Festival.
What to Submit?
Impact Creators
- STEP 1: Submit a concise project synopsis (in PDF format).
- STEP 2: Submit a 2-minute video of the participant/s detailing the project details.
Impact Shapers
- STEP 1: Submit a poster showcasing innovative AI/AIoT teaching-learning practices.
- STEP 2: Submit a 2-minute video elaborating on their AI/AIoT journey.
Impact Nurturers
- STEP 1: Submit a poster showcasing the AI/ AIoT journey of the institution.
- STEP 2: Submit a 2-minute video elaborating on the institution’s AI/AIoT journey.
Note: Entries can be submitted in English and Hindi.
Important Dates
Contact Information
For any further clarification, write an email to aiimpactfestival@gmail.com or aifacilitatorcommunity.cbse@gmail.com or you can also connect with the India AI Impact Festival helpdesk at 9058585055.
