Mysore’s Government School Students to present innovative projects at TiE Global Summit

Mysuru, India: Vikasa Parva, a first-of-its-kind entrepreneurship and design thinking workshop led by Excel Public School in partnership with Excel Empathy Foundation was recently conducted exclusively for govt school students and teachers in the Mysuru district. The program, spanning six weeks from October 23 to November 29, 2024, hosted at Excel Public School’s Innovation Centre, saw participation from 186 students and 36 teachers from 36 govt schools to develop projects and solutions for community problems.

The schools will now participate in the upcoming TiE Global Summit (TGS), Bangalore, on December 10, 2024, with the 10 best projects set to be presented at the session ‘Firestarters Gang: TYECON-TGS2024’. Additionally, all 36 innovative projects will be submitted for the School Innovation Marathon 2024, India’s largest school innovation challenge organized by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) NITI Aayog, and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), encouraging students to identify community problems and develop innovative and practical solutions.

The govt school students and teachers, through the Vikasa Parva workshop, were introduced to areas like innovation, R&D, product development, engineering design process, and entrepreneurship, enabling them to identify solutions for local problems using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework. The students were provided access to Excel Public School’s Innovation Lab, ATL Lab, and guidance from subject-matter experts to create low-cost solutions and build viable go-to-market business plans.

The final leg of the workshop involved the presentation of the projects and prototypes in front of a jury with 10 projects and business plans spanning Healthcare, Sustainable Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Sustainable development and Environmental Conservation, making the cut for further recognition.

The 6-week program was designed & executed by mentors from Excelsoft Technologies and Excel Public School. They conducted workshops for the Department of School Education, which included Block Education Officers (BEOs), DDPI (Admin), DDPI(Development), Principal of DIET, BEOs of all Education Blocks, Faculty Members of DIET and Headteachers from 36 government schools. This collaboration was aimed at ensuring the successful execution of the program.

Speaking about his experience in leading such an initiative, Mr. Mathew KG, Principal of Excel Public School said: “Leading an initiative like Vikasa Parva has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s been inspiring to see the enthusiasm and dedication of students and teachers in developing impactful solutions. We are truly honoured to support them with the right tools, mentorship, and opportunities that can empower them to lead meaningful dialogues and emerge as innovators who can make a tangible difference in their communities. We wish them all the best for their upcoming participation at the TiE global summit and School Innovation Marathon, opening doors to further enhance their skillsets.’’

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Sudhanva Dhananjaya, Chairman & Managing Director, of Excelsoft Technologies and ExcelGroup said: “Workshops like Vikasa Parva are essential in nurturing creativity and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among students across all schools and backgrounds. We are proud to have had the opportunity to support such a transformative workshop through Excel Public School and Excel Empathy Foundation. This initiative is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young minds. At Empathy, our larger aim is to build continued awareness creation, collaborate with the local authority, and build knowledge-based workshops impacting public education, healthcare, and community welfare.”

Mr. Dhananjaya will be presenting the closing remarks at TYECON- TGS 2024, where the best projects developed through Vikasa Parva will be presented. TYECON is a signature event at the TGS, where visionary leaders, industry pioneers, and influential figures gather to celebrate and empower young entrepreneurs. The event is expected to act as an informative & interactive platform for these high school students giving them access to engage, learn, and network with some of the best minds in the tech and startup ecosystem.

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