STEMpedia has successfully concluded the fifth edition of its groundbreaking global innovation fest, Codeavour 5.0 International. This annual competition encourages children to develop innovative projects using PictoBlox, a visual programming software, while learning AI, coding, and robotics. Jointly hosted by STEMpedia and ART PARK@IISc, the event attracted 1200+ attendees from 18 countries, including students, parents, and mentors.
Global Innovation Fest
Codeavour 5.0 provides a platform for students to utilize advanced technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, AR–VR, and Robotics. This year’s theme focused on sustainability, with participants creating solutions aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Event Collaboration and Support
The event was supported by prominent organizations, including Startup India, the American Embassy’s Startup Nexus, CIIE.CO at IIM Ahmedabad, and INDIAai. The competition saw additional support from entities like Motwani Jadeja Foundation, AWS, and NITI Aayog.
Empowering Young Innovators
Dhrupal Shah, CEO of STEMpedia, expressed excitement over the event’s impact, highlighting that top winners would attend the FAB24 Event in Mexico. This initiative aims to empower young minds with essential future workforce skills, aligning with the global AI market’s exponential growth projections.
Promoting AI and Robotics
Sreejit Chakrabarty from GEMS Dubai American Academy emphasized the importance of AI understanding among students, noting its significance across various job profiles. The competition enabled students to present projects in tracks focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and AI-Robo City Challenges.
Support and Sponsorship
Supported by the Motwani Jadeja Foundation and Inventant Education, Codeavour 5.0 fostered a maker culture and entrepreneurship spirit. Asha Jadeja Motwani advocated for early coding education, stressing its importance for future job skills.
Expanding STEM Horizons
Vikrant Goyal of Inventant Education highlighted the competition’s role in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among future innovators. STEMpedia’s initiative helps schools equip students with AI and robotics knowledge, fostering future STEM leaders.
Global Reach and Impact
Since its inception, Codeavour has engaged 300,000 students across 70 countries, establishing itself as the largest innovation contest for young coders. The successful conclusion of regional and national events worldwide underscores STEMpedia’s commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration globally.
