VIVO Ignite National Winners Announced; SMART STREET Project Grabs 1st Position, Cash Prizes Awarded to Top 5 Winners

Vivo Ignite Awards 2024: Vivo India announced the national winners of Vivo ignite 2024. Among the 10 national finalists, who showcased projects that were both scientifically innovative and socially pertinent, the top 5 were announced as National Winners. Check details here 

VIVO Ignite National Winners Announced; SMART STREET Project Grabs First Position

Vivo Ignite Awards 2024: Vivo India, in partnership with NCERT and iHub DivyaSampark at IIT Roorkee, announced the winners of the 'vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation Awards', a national endeavor. From the more than 19,000 participants and upwards of 4,000 project submissions from across the country, the project "SMART STREET - Where innovation meets sustainability" clinched the top award of INR 7 lakhs. This project distinguished itself by proposing a prototype for smart streets aimed at enhancing road safety, environmental friendliness, and aesthetic appeal.

The runners-up were Multi-Functional Eco-Friendly Agro Machine, Automatic Machine For Ready To Grow Oyster Mushroom Bags, Optimization For Cyclists' Posture Using Real-Time Embedded System And Data Analysis, and STEMLY, sharing cash prizes worth INR 14 lakhs. As a token of appreciation towards their dedication and commitment towards building innovative solutions for social good, the 6th to 10th National Finalists were rewarded with a cash prize worth INR 25,000 each.

Additionally, all 10 national finalists and the 200 zonal winners will receive certificates along with exciting prizes. The top 25 ideas, chosen from video submissions, are currently under review by iHUB DivyaSampark, the innovation hub at IIT Roorkee, for potential research, incubation, or startup opportunities. 

The event was held on February 10, 2024 at The Grand, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, in the presence of Chief Guest Shri Rajendra Prasad Singh, Chief Scientist and Head, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

“The winning project, 'Smart Street – Where Innovation Meets Sustainability,' exemplifies the potential of innovative thinking to create safer, greener, and more efficient urban environments. We applaud vivo's commitment to fostering innovation among Indian students and look forward to witnessing the continued impact of this collaborative effort." said Prof (Dr.) Indu Kumar, Head, Department of ICT and Training Division, CIET – NCERT

Manish Anand, CEO, iHub DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee, expressed his delight, stating, "The vivo Ignite Awards, in collaboration with iHub Divyasampark, IIT Roorkee, represent a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship among India's youth. The winning projects, including the top 10 most innovative business ideas, showcase the ingenuity and potential of young minds to address complex societal challenges through technology and innovation."

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