Young Minds Challenge


LAUNCH DATE
1st April 2022



LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION
10th May 2022



1st LIST OF SCREENED PROPOSALS
12th May 2022


CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION
15th May 2022

Speaker 1



To encourage young minds and encourage them to be budding entrepreneurs. Guwahati Biotech Parkis proud to present the YOUNG MINDS CHALLENGE in the Third Edition of Assam Biotech Conclave 2022 in May 2022 in association with IIT Guwahati.



AWARDS FOR 3 BEST IDEAS
1st Prize INR 50,000 /-
2nd Prize INR 30,000 /-
3rd Prize INR 20,000 /-
Cash Prize will be given along with certificates and subscription for online courses in Upgrad and Coursera.


THEMES
* Intervention of AI in MedTech
* Eco Conservation through Biotech
* Bio Solution of Solid Waste Management
* Digital Agriculture and new age farming
* Bioenergy Opportunities and Challenges

REGULATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
* School students (Class 9 to 12) : individual or groups (max 5 per group)
* Nomination and letter of support from principal of Schools
* Each student will make either single submission or group submission
* Each of the student or groups should submit ideas in single thematic area

Submissions in the form of concept notes (Poster / PPT) containing
* Title
* Problem statement, origin, cause and background
* Solution offered
* Implementation and feasibility
* Ways to make the solution business ready

Entries to be accepted in the form of
* Short Videos
* Paper presentation
* Posters
* Working Models
* Any combination of the above

DISPLAY SETUP ON 20TH MAY 2022 - VENUE : REPLICATE ROOM, GBP


The final round of presentation for 10 best shortlisted entries will be held on 21st May 2022


* 5 minutes Presentation and 5 minutes Q & A session per submission
* Mentorship and Discussion with jury members : 20 minutes


Accomodation and food will be arranged by GBP. Travel allowance of Rs 3000/- per student will be provided. (No allowance for accompanying person)