School Innovation Marathon 2024

Creating Change Makers of tomorrow with 21st Century Skills. Nurture a culture of social innovation and build skills while inspiring young people to become transformative leaders.

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School Innovation Marathon is envisioned as India’s largest school innovation challenge organized jointly by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) NITI Aayog and Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), where students from all schools of the country identify community problems of their choice and develop innovative solutions in the form of working prototypes. The Top Teams of School Innovation Marathon will get funding support from the Ministry of Education.

Last Year Highlights :

  • 19000+ Innovations

    witnessed in last edition of Marathon.

  • Internship opportunities

    for Top 400 teams through SIP program.

  • Mentorship Program

    for Top 75 teams through SEP program

  • Prizes and certificates

    from AIM, NITI Aayog to students.

Road Map

Journey Of A Student In School Innovation Marathon. Let’s create impact with youth

INNOVATION

  • Launch of SIM on 29 July.
  • Followed by Innovation & Prototyping Phase : Aug 1st to 30th Nov 2024.

SIP

Commencement of Student Internship Programme(SIP)
May 2025 onwards.

WINNERS

  • Announcement of Top
    Teams in Jan 2025.
  • Funding support to teams in March 2025.

SEP

Top teams from SIP to student Entrepreneurship Programme(SEP)
Aug 2025 onwards.

Viksit Bharat 2047 - Themes for SIM 2024-25

The vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047" aims to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. To support this, the School Innovation Marathon 2024-25 has set broad themes. Start your research to generate innovative ideas and implement solutions.

Digital Transformation


Highlights the critical role of digital technologies in bridging the digital divide and fostering innovation, making India a leader in the digital economy.

Focus Areas


  • Digital literacy
  • Access to technology
  • Cybersecurity
  • AI technology based ideas

Health and Well-being


Focuses on enhancing the overall health and wellness of communities, ensuring that physical and mental health are prioritized in development plans.

Focus Areas


  • Physical health
  • Mental health
  • Healthcare innovations
  • Community well-being

Quality Education


Stresses the necessity of providing equitable, high-quality education for all, fostering lifelong learning and preparing a skilled workforce for the future.

Focus Areas


  • Inclusive education
  • Remote learning
  • Lifelong learning
  • Teacher training

Economic Empowerment


Aims to uplift communities by promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and vocational skills, driving inclusive economic growth.

Focus Areas


  • Financial literacy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Vocational training
  • Economic development

Smart and Resilient Communities


Encourages the development of adaptive & innovative communities capable of withstanding & thriving amid future challenges.

Focus Areas


  • Smart cities
  • Disaster management
  • Infrastructure development
  • Social innovation

Cultural Heritage and Creativity


Recognizes the value of preserving cultural heritage while promoting creativity and the arts as essential components of a vibrant society.

Focus Areas


  • Preserving cultural heritage
  • Promoting arts and crafts
  • Fostering creativity.

Sustainable Development


It emphasizes the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection to ensure a sustainable future.

Focus Areas


  • Environmental conservation
  • Renewable energy
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Water management

Others


School Innovation Marathon encourages innovative solutions in any other area that aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Focus Areas


  • Any other Area that does not come under mentioned theme but broadly qualifies for the vision of Viksit bharat.

Prizes & Certificates

Participation certificates shall be provided to all teams participating in the School Innovation Marathon.

Funding & Internships

Funding Support from the Ministry of Education, facilitated by MIC
Student Internship Programme (SIP) with Incubators, facilitated by AIM

Mentorship & Patenting

Student Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP), facilitated by AIM
Patenting support and guidance, facilitated by Innovation Centers, MIC

Certificates

Top 20 teams from each state,
Top 20 teams from Aspirational Districts,
Top 20 teams from rural areas.

Special Recognition

Top 20 teams from govt schools, Top 20 teams for teams having Children with special needs, Top 3 best-performing states

Engagement & Impact
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Hear what our teacher and student innovators say about SIM

Umesh Bajaj


SIM Incharge, Dass & Brown World School, Ferozepur

“I serve as the SIM Incharge at Dass and Brown World School in Ferozepur, Punjab. We recently featured in the Top 75 teams of SIM. The Atal Tinkering Lab has become like a second home to me. It's a place where my students and I engage in daily learning, finding solace in our lab. We are dedicated to working on solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals, and I am profoundly grateful to the Atal Innovation Mission for providing us with this platform to contribute to our community and nurture innovation in the young entrepreneurial minds.”

Prashant Nair


Regional Mentor of Change, Tamil Nadu, SIM

"SIM, the flagship national innovation challenge for schools from Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has been a trailblazer, having completed 5 editions with the 2022-2023 edition attracting 12,000+ teams pan India. I have been fortunate to have been able to mentor 10+ teams that have been ranked amongst the top teams over the last few years.SIM provides an excellent opportunity for students to unleash their creativity, innovation and team work to solve problems for societal and humanitarian benefit"

Suneeti Patwari


Student, Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata

“Our SIM journey as a team has been an incredible roller coaster of innovation and collaboration. We worked hard and our hard work paid off as we emerged as one of the top 75 teams of ATL marathon 2021 and even got digital tablets from Niti Aayog as a prize for our achievement . It was like a dream come true. We have even filed for the patent of our project this year in 2024. ”

Ishan Ghatak & Agam Yadav


D.A.V Public School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

“Our SIM journey as a team has been an incredible roller coaster of innovation and collaboration. We worked hard and our hard work paid off as we emerged as one of the top 75 teams of ATL marathon 2021 and even got digital tablets from Niti Aayog as a prize for our achievement . It was like a dream come true. We have even filed for the patent of our project this year in 2024. ”

Frequently asked questions

The School Innovation Marathon is a nationwide initiative aimed at unleashing the creative potential of students across India. It encourages student innovation and agency to tackle critical local and global challenges.
The Marathon is spearheaded by AIM, NITI Aayog, Ministry of Education (MOE) in collaboration with UNICEF and YUWAAH.
All students from classes 6th to 12th in schools across India are eligible to participate.
The top teams will receive internships through the Student Innovator Program with leading corporates of India, certificates from AIM, NITI Aayog, and many more interesting opportunities at the conclusion of the Marathon.
The last date to submit entries is November 30th, 2024.