Registrations are open and invited for the SOF-Techfest, IIT Bombay Innovation Challenge 2023-24. The last date for submission of entries is October 22, 2023.

About the Challenge

Science Olympiad Foundation and Techfest, IIT Bombay are pleased to announce the “SOF – Techfest Innovation Challenge” 2023-24. Techfest is Asia’s largest Annual Science and Technology Festival of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

With the sole motto of nurturing young talent and promoting innovative thinking among school students, Techfest is conducting an Innovation Challenge in association with the Science Olympiad Foundation for school students across the globe. It is a platform for young visionaries and problem solvers to showcase their creativity, ingenuity, and technical prowess.

Eligibility Criteria

Students studying in classes 8, 9, and 10 can appear in the Innovation Challenge provided they have registered for SOF National Science Olympiad 2023-24.

Awards

  • Each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Participation from SOF & Techfest, IIT Bombay.
  • The top 20 ranking students will be invited to the finals of Techfest 2023 in Bombay with an accompanying adult from December 27-29, 2023 with travel reimbursement and accommodation provided by Techfest, IIT Bombay.
  • Winners will be awarded trophies, gifts, Merit Certificates, and a visit to ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram with all expenses reimbursed. Other awards are under finalization.

How to Participate?

There will be a Special Question Section on Innovation Challenge in the SOF NSO Examination (in the question papers for classes 8, 9, and 10) to be held on October 17, November 21 and December 5, 2023.

Students, who wish to participate in the Innovation Challenge, will be required to answer the question by sending an e-mail to ic.iitbombay@sofworld.org as per the following schedule. Please do not forget to write your name, your SOF roll no. and mobile no. while sending the e-mail.

Sample Problem Statement

Address the challenges and need for a Sustainable Water Supply System for rural areas encompassing agricultural and residential demands, and give solutions with innovative and ingenious ideas.

Important Dates

Date of SOF NSO ExamDeadline for Mailing Answer
October 17October 22
November 21November 26
December 5December 10

Contact Information

  • In case of queries or doubts related to registration, please email: registrations@sofworld.org.
  • In case of general queries, please email: info@sofworld.org or contact 0124-4951200.

Click here to view the official notification of the SOF-Techfest, IIT Bombay Innovation Challenge 2023-24.