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.
Click here to view the official notification of the India AI Impact Festival 2024 by CBSE & Intel, India.
