SHYIA 2021 is a nation building exercise for seeding innovation culture among the Indian youth. COVID 19 has underscored the need for innovation for humanity. A cohort of young innovators needs to climb the ladder of success in converting ideas into societal value and creation of wealth. I urge many young people across the country to participate in large numbers and make SHYIA 2021 a resounding success as the future of India lies on the shoulders and vibrancy of our youth. As the next Industrial Revolution 4.0 is on the card, the Indian youth may need to embrace innovation as their natural habit. I wish SHIYA 2021 prove a forerunner for the best to come from our young people..
T. Ramasami,
Former Secretary to the Government of India(S&T)
Nayudamma- Abdul Wahid Chair Professor, Anna University
Centre for Academic Research and Excellence (CARE) Central
Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai, 600 020 .

PROJECT SUBMISSION


  • Projects have to be submitted through college in the prescribed format.
  • Project Type: Product/Process
  • Provide description about the project and technology used.
  • Furnish student and college contact details.
  • Upload needed photos, videos, sketches of the project.

Prize Award - Project (Product)

1st Prize :: Rs. 10,000/-
2nd Prize :: Rs. 5,000/-
3rd Prize :: Rs. 3,000/-

Prize Award - Project (Process)

1st Prize :: Rs. 10,000/-
2nd Prize :: Rs. 5,000/-
3rd Prize :: Rs. 3,000/-

Consolation prizes of Rs. 1000/- each for inspiring project in each discipline

WHAT WE OFFER

What is Innovation and social entrepreneurship

Innovation can simply be described as a new idea, device or method which is useful and scalable to appropriate levels. It should have certain distinctiveness over existing similar products/ devices/ methods and which helps to improve output or efficiency, enables multi-functionality and reduces drudgery etc.

Why is Innovation and social entrepreneurship necessary?

Innovation and social entrepreneurship are necessary not only to maintain competitive advantage but growth and development of institutions, industries and countries in a global world. It improves products, processes and services and thereby, the quality of life of people.

Who can participate


The competition will be held common for UG & PG students of Arts & Science Colleges. Nomination and presentation can be done by either by one person or by a team (comprising a maximum of five students) and the award goes to that person or the team.

The submitted projects will pass through a peer review process. The selected project group will be invited to showcase their project with demonstrated model during the event. The best three projects will be awarded with cash prizes along with 10 consolation prizes. Further all the selected projects work will be published in a proceeding/book form with ISBN number.

Scoring Criteria

1. IDEA GENERATION
The content of various ideas and innovative solutions have to be proposed and the application/implementation process has to be clearly outlined.

2. INNOVATIVE APPROACH
The proposed work needs to be innovative. The project should explore technological tools or methods that are new to industry with practical approach, adapted to local constraints.

3. SCALABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
The scalability and sustainability plan should clearly describe how the activities and their innovative outcomes will impact stakeholders.

Project Timeline

10th FEB 2021

Announcement of Competition

11th MAR 2021

Last date for submission of project

13th MAR 2021

Presentation of the project through online for Review and Selection

14th MAR 2021

Confirmation of participation for presentation (Online / Offline)

20th MAR 2021

Presentation of Projects and Awarding the winners

RULES, REGULATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

1. Participants must be bonafide students of Arts, Commerce and Science Colleges in India.
2. Only one submission per student/team (team consists of maximum of 5 students).
3. Online registration is mandatory for all participants.

Registration Fee : Rs. 200/- (Per student)

No registration fee for guides / mentors.

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