Mysore Students to Showcase Innovation at TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2024

Students from government schools in Mysore are set to present their innovative solutions to real-world community problems at two prestigious events: the TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2024 in Bangalore and the School Innovation Marathon 2024, India’s largest school innovation challenge. These young innovators have been nurtured through Vikasa Parva, a groundbreaking six-week workshop on innovation, design thinking, product development, and entrepreneurship, spearheaded by Excel Public School and funded by Excel Empathy Foundation.

Fostering Creativity Among Young Minds

The workshop, held from October 23 to November 29, brought together 186 students and 36 teachers from 36 government schools across Mysore district. Participants were introduced to cutting-edge concepts in innovation and entrepreneurship, leveraging the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework to address pressing local issues.

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Access to Excel Public School’s state-of-the-art Innovation Lab and ATL Lab enabled students to develop low-cost prototypes and viable business models under expert mentorship. A panel of judges selected the top 10 projects, focusing on areas such as healthcare, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, environmental conservation, and social innovation. These standout projects will be featured in the “Firestarters Gang: TYECON-TGS2024” session at the TiE Global Summit on December 10.

National-Level Participation

All 36 projects developed during Vikasa Parva will also compete in the School Innovation Marathon 2024, organized by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC). This national platform encourages students to think innovatively, identify community problems, and propose practical, scalable solutions.

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A Transformative Initiative

Reflecting on the workshop’s impact, Mr. Mathew KG, Principal of Excel Public School, shared, “It’s been inspiring to witness the dedication of students and teachers as they developed impactful solutions. Initiatives like Vikasa Parva equip young minds with the skills and confidence to become problem-solvers and change-makers in their communities.”

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Mr. Sudhanva Dhananjaya, Chairman and Managing Director of Excelsoft Technologies, added, “Workshops like Vikasa Parva are crucial in nurturing creativity and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit across diverse backgrounds. This initiative reflects our commitment to empowering future generations to address global challenges through local action.”

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The TiE Global Summit, a flagship event bringing together industry pioneers and innovators, will offer participating students an opportunity to network with global leaders in technology and entrepreneurship. The event aims to inspire these young innovators to further refine their ideas and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

This collaborative effort demonstrates the transformative potential of combining education, innovation, and community engagement to empower the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers.

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