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School Innovation Development Project (SIDP)
Offered by EDII-TN (Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Tamil Nadu)
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Overview
A school-student innovation challenge run by EDII-TN with the Tamil Nadu School Education Department and UNICEF, open to government and government-aided school students. Teachers receive training through UPSHIFT modules, after which student teams form, submit ideas with school-head or guide-teacher approval, and compete through district boot camps to a state-level pitch.
Eligibility
- Students in Grades 6 to 12 at Tamil Nadu government or government-aided schools
- Free to join
Funding Purpose
Top 10 teams receive Rs 1,00,000 each; the next 30 teams receive Rs 25,000 each.
Application Process
Participate through your school via the EDII-TN UPSHIFT portal; contact sidp@editn.in for details.
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How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
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