1000 School Students to Visit GUSEC for Entrepreneurship and Innovation under the Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre

Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Centre organising an Immersion Visit for School Children

City School Students visit GUSEC for an immersion visit on innovation and entrepreneurship

Over 1,000 students to visit GUSEC over the next several weeks as part of a special drive to introduce school-students to entrepreneurship and innovation under the Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre

GUSEC, the startup incubator and innovation support organisation of Gujarat University, today hosted students from Shanti Asiatic School. The visit was organised as part of an immersion visit under the Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre (VSCIC) recently operationalised in GU Campus.

This visit was one of many such visits planned by GUSEC over the next several weeks, with a plan to host over 1,000 school students to visit the University campus and allow school students to get an in-person experience on the facets of startups, innovation and entrepreneurship.

“GU is the leading institution in conducting innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities in Gujarat. Our Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre is a first-of-its-kind centre in India to promote innovation for school-going children. The value of an in-person visit is immense as it allows students to understand the opportunities and possibilities inside a public facility such as the University campus. The visit will also create aspirations for students to solve a problem of the society,” said Prof Himanshu Pandya, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat University.

During the visit, the students interacted with startups of GUSEC as well as young innovators already working under the guidance of the VSCIC. The students were introduced to the fundamentals of innovation, entrepreneurship, startups, design thinking and problem solving through interactive videos and presentations. The students were made aware of the benefits available to students through VSCIC and the visit was concluded by the students visiting the GUSEC startup co-working premises as well as tinkering with the Fablab facility of GUSEC which includes 3D printers, rapid prototypers, etc.

“Over the next few months, we plan to engage with over 50 public and private schools in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar for conducting these immersion visits. Once this first phase of visits is complete, we envision bringing students from farther and remoter districts of Gujarat to ensure benefits of the VSCIC are availed by maximum possible students,” said Rahul Bhagchandani, Group CEO, GUSEC.

The Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre has been established at Gujarat University by GUSEC and UNICEF in order to create a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship for school-going students. Through VSCIC, students are able to get support for ideation, design thinking, problem development, patent filing and prototype creation. VSCIC also has a broad mandate to train and conduct capacity-building activities for students, teachers and parents.

STEM for Kids Workshop – A CSR Activity by Play Learn Foundation to Enhance Interest in Science amongst Govt School Students

A STEM learning CSR workshop was conducted by the Play Learn Foundation in association with AI School of India and Robotix India | USA for the underprivileged children of Chennai Higher Secondary School. Chennai, Tamilnadu, India The 3-day workshop was held between 25th to 27th April 2022 at Alwarpet Circle Library, Chennai. Tamilnadu, India.

Students from Grades 5-10 participated in this fun and engaging workshop where they created science models with their hands and learned various STEM concepts.

At the end of workshop, participating students were handed over certificates and prizes in a special valedictory function presided over by Mr V Arun, Manager – CSR of the Muthoot Group. During his address to students, Mr. Arun cited that science is present in our daily life and developing the basic idea of science helps us in handling our daily tasks also.

 

Ms. Revathy, Principal of the Chennai Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamilnadu who supported the project right from start, recalled her experiences as educator and urged the students to dream and work towards achieving the dream.

Mr. Jatin Sharma, Business Head, AI World School, spoke on how our mind has all the power and Technology and when we tinker with our little brain, it enables us to dream big and find solutions to problems around us. Every one of us has a scientist inside of us; all you have to do is feed him knowledge and curiosity and he will awaken and accomplish marvels beyond our expectations.

 

Mr. Elango, Librarian, Alwarpet Circle Library, Chennai, Tamilnadu motivated the students to always show interest to learn something new and Mr. AC. Rengaswamy, Study Circle Member, Alwarpet Circle library, Chennai, Tamilnadu suggested to use the provided opportunity for the betterment of attaining knowledge. Both of them ensured good support for students who attended the CSR Workshop

How did the STEM CSR Workshop benefit kids who participated?

• Playful and experiential learning of STEM concepts
• Interactive learning environment
• Practical applications and knowledge of scientific concepts

Need for STEM and AI

• Fosters creativity, imagination, and encourages the use of technology.
• Takes the students into a journey beyond the textbooks and theory.
• Students can solve real-world complex problems using STEM.

Tamil Nadu is all for promoting STEM learning

Tamil Nādu Government in recent times has been focussing more on enhancing the tech skills and employability of students. The construction of smart classrooms, computer coding labs, robotics lab, and holding state level hackathon events are some of the initiatives by the Tamil Nadu Government to encourage the use of technology and make the students industry-ready.

Mr. Ramana Prasad, the chairman of AI School of India and Robotix India | USA mentioned that STEM learning workshops lays the foundation for new ideas, creativity, and innovation. He also thanked Play Learn Foundation for giving AI School of India the opportunity to conduct STEM workshops for the underprivileged children of Chennai Higher Secondary School.

EdTech Startup Orphicy Launches Orphicy Marks Guarantee (OMG) for Their Class X Students

• Orphicy Marks Guarantee (OMG) offers an assured score to students in their board exams.
• The guaranteed score is calculated on the basis of class 9 results and a pre-admission test.
• The program offers a full refund if the guaranteed score is not achieved
• OMG has a dedicated module on making up for the loss of learning due to the pandemic pain

Ahmedabad-based EdTech start-up Orphicy specialising in live coaching of K-10 students has launched OMG- Orphicy Marks Guarantee. Rather than talking about abstract improvements, Orphicy promises to ensure a guaranteed score for the Class X board exams based on the student’s Class 9 marks and an assessment conducted by Team Orphicy online at the time of admission.

Upon entering the above two scores as inputs the OMG program generates an improved score which is then offered to the students and parents as a guaranteed score. Any student can find his guaranteed score on Orphicy’s website (www.orphicy.com). If a student prepares with Orphicy and is unable to achieve the guaranteed score in his Class X Boards, the company will refund the entire fees.

The Team of Orphicy

"Our past year experience has been nothing short of amazing. It was overwhelming to see students up their game by improving their scores drastically with our pedagogy. We have done it in the past and I believe my team has it in them to consistently do the same in the future so even at the cost of sounding overconfident we decided to roll on the Orphicy Marks Guarantee. We invite all students and parents to come and experience the Orphicy Learning Approach” said Vipul Tyagi, Co-founder & CEO.

Tyagi adds, “Education has never been easy and presently it's tougher than ever. The past two years have been tumultuous, and it would have a far-reaching impact on a child’s academics. Mass promotions or makeshift examinations have in a way resulted in faulty assessments. The problem would get even more pronounced for students who are going to appear for their Class 10 Board Exams in the coming Year.”

OMG does not offer vague suggestions for getting better results in their Class X exams rather it takes accountability for an enhancement in their performance.

A special digital campaign has also been designed and launched to inform students about the OMG programme. Ujjwal Nagar, Co-founder, Chief Marketing Officer shares, “We have created a campaign to educate, entertain and engage with students and parents. The idea is to talk about in OMG on a lighter note with our audience. I don’t want to reveal much, I would rather, you see it first-hand”

About Orphicy

Orphicy (Orphic Learning Private Limited) is an Ahmedabad-based Education Startup led by seasoned academicians with over a decade of experience. After having helped thousands of students in their undergraduate and post-graduate competitive and entrance exams journey, the team wanted to add more value by being able to connect with young students in their formative years. The result of this quest was Orphicy.

The startup offers education modules empowered using visualisation methods, live interactions, analytics, and psychometric analysis to achieve the desired results. They also provide dedicated career guidance to each student.

Clever Harvey and Multiply Ventures Collaborate for 15-Day Entrepreneurship Course for High School Teenagers

Mr. Sriram Subramanian - Cofounder, Clever Harvey

The 15-day program provides students practical exposure to what startup founders do as they learn to create Shark Tank-style business pitches

To give teenagers an early preview into future careers, Clever Harvey has collaborated with Multiply Ventures to launch a new industry-certified course, ‘JuniorMBA Entrepreneurship,’ specifically for high school students (Classes VIII to XII).

The 15-day program aims to provide students practical exposure to what startups founders do as they learn to create Shark Tank-style business pitches. Working in groups of two or three, students take a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of one of the most challenging functions in the world of business – entrepreneurship, guided by a Clever Harvey facilitator. As they learn to develop business strategies with step-by-step guidance, students develop a strong foundation in business acumen and critical thinking.

Speaking on the launch of the new program, Sriram Subramanian, Co-Founder, Clever Harvey, said, “With the introduction of the New Education Policy, the Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum and the booming start-up culture in India, it is important for students to understand what goes into being an entrepreneur. The newly launched program teaches the students to build a company while thinking through concepts like value proposition, business models, revenue streams, business costs, and scaling challenges. They then apply these concepts to pitch their own business plans. We are excited to welcome Multiply Ventures as a partner in building up this new category of experiential career discovery. A team of former founders who set up and scaled brands like Myntra, Flipkart, and PayTm now play the role of investors. Their inputs are invaluable for aspiring entrepreneurs - teens or adults.”

“One might think an Entrepreneurship program is intended for those who wish to build businesses. But did you know 65% of jobs that will exist in 2030 aren't invented yet? So how do you prepare the younger generation for that world? There is a distinct need for an entrepreneurial skillset irrespective of career choice in today's constantly evolving business environment. Critical thinking, influencing skills, and business acumen are key skills required to succeed in any career they choose to pursue,” he added.

Commenting on the launch, Raveen Sastry, Founder at Multiply Ventures, said, “We are delighted to have collaborated with Clever Harvey to teach entrepreneurship skills at the high school level. Students will benefit from building a broader problem-solving mindset to understand people's needs and develop solutions. Furthermore, it will be interesting to see how students develop ideas and develop solutions to turn them into viable business plans that can scale. We are excited to see the teen start-ups that emerge from this program."

About Clever Harvey:

Founded by Sriram Subramanian and Madhu Agrawal in 2020 as a D2C division of Callido Learning, the Mumbai-based company is building India’s largest career accelerator for teenagers. It currently offers programs for high school students in marketing, technology, entrepreneurship, data analytics, UX design, digital marketing and finance in collaboration with leading companies like Puma, Samsonite, Dominos, Kellogg's, Cult.Fit and more. 

The JuniorMBA Entrepreneurship program is the most popular option amongst parents looking to give their children a firm grounding in the business world. 10,000+ students from 15 countries have graduated from these programs. Driving the next phase of expansion, Clever Harvey is now partnering with leading universities to build fast track college admission pathways for high school students with a portfolio of industry projects.

Junior Science Premier League for School Students by AI School of India

AISI's JUNIOR SCIENCE PREMIER LEAGUE – A contest for SCHOOL STUDENTS conducted by AI School of India

Presenting AISI Young Scientists!!! An excellent opportunity to showcase their skills and Scientific know-how. On account of National Science Day 28 February 2022, we at AISI would like to commemorate the occasion with AISI's Junior Science Premier League for School Students

Theme: Integrated approach in science and technology for a sustainable future.

 

Registration and Submission: The contest is open for children between 5 years of age upto 16 years. Students can submit their projects to info@aischoolofindia.com or Whatsapp at +91 93821 55525 along with your Name, Mobile number, Email, Age, Project Name, Project photo, and Video before the 6th March 2022.

Participants will have to make a science model and demonstrate its purpose and functioning through a video.

Win Special Gifts and Certificates.

Start working on your project and submit your entries now. See you on the 10th of March. Stay tuned.

Key points to win:

Introduce yourself and your project with output via a 30-60sec video.

While making the entry provide:

• A photograph of yourself
• A screenshot of your code/picture of your project
• An output image of your project
• The project video or A gist about your project in 30-50 words
• Check for the audio, video, and clarity of your project before submission.

About AI School of India

AI School of India is an online self directed and tutor led platform providing AI & coding to Indian students, teachers and in K12 schools.

We offer AI experiences to students and seek to empower children to explore, learn & create with AI in an age-appropriate environment.

We are committed to providing both educators and parents with the most up-to- date curriculum and resources to accelerate learning and help students build a strong foundation of STEM skills preparing them for the future. We work with researchers, institutions, and companies, to enable the latest AI tech to students around the world.

As one of the fastest-growing edtech companies in this space, we have a unique vision to increase access to AI & coding and empower the inventors of tomorrow through both classroom and at-home learning.

We believe that AI learning should be fun, creative, collaborative, ethical, empathetic, inclusive, purposeful & for social good.