The International Fest of Codeavour is back with its 6th edition, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Codeavour 6.0 International continues its legacy as the biggest international AI, coding, and robotics competition, inviting young innovators from around the globe to take part in an unparalleled journey of discovery and creativity, by creating groundbreaking projects on PictoBlox.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this global movement of young change-makers. Register now for Codeavour 6.0 International and turn your ideas into impactful innovations!
How to Participate in Codeavour 6.0 International?
STEP 1: Register
- Go to the Codeavour 6.0 official website.
- Choose either the Innovation and Entrepreneurship or/and Climate Action Challenge.
- Sign up with your email address and create a password, Complete the Registration Form and Pay the Registration Fee.
Registration Begins: September 10, 2024
For schools/institutes, bulk registration options are also available.
STEP 2: Prepare Yourself with Available Resources
After successful registration, and updating your team details, the next stage is learning. If you are already a coding champ, then it’s great, as you can directly start working on your project. But, if you don’t know coding or want to learn more then you can learn via the following ways:
- Self-Learning: You can learn via self-learning educational resources available on the Codeavour Website.
- AI and Coding Live Session: You can attend online and offline AI and Coding learning sessions and doubt sessions to be organized by the Codeavour team to learn and clarify your doubts.
- Learn with a Training Partner: You can learn by joining dedicated boot camps, and workshops to be organized by Codeavour’s authorized Training partners. If you don’t have any hardware kit but want to make one hardware-based project, You can also procure the required material from the training partner.
STEP 3: Submit Online
After acquiring sufficient experience in AI, coding, and robotics, choose a theme and track, and then start developing your project. Make sure that your project for Track 1 or your robot for Track 2 aligns with the competition guidelines. Upload your project and robot details by the specified deadline, ensuring that all components are complete and adhere to the submission requirements for your chosen track.
STEP 4: Prepare for the Physical Event:
- Print out your UID from your dashboard to ensure a seamless registration experience at the event welcome desk.
- Carry all necessary documents for your project, ensuring smooth travel and easy showcasing at the physical event.
- When travelling, organize your electronics according to airline guidelines to avoid any issues.
- Submit your updated projects online and have all showcase materials prepared and ready for the event.
- If you are part of Track 2 make sure you have all the components of your robot ready with spares.
STEP 5: Prepare for Judging
Participate in the Regional, National, or International event—whichever comes first—and prepare for the live judging round. For Track 1, this involves presenting and demonstrating your project to the judges. For Track 2, you’ll need to complete challenges on the arena with your Quarky robot in the shortest time possible.
Anyone from age 7 to 18 can take part in Codeavour 6.0 International as per the following 3 Age groups:
- Elementary (7 – 10 years old)
Participants must be born between 2014 and 2017.
- Junior (11 – 14 years old)
Participants must be born between 2010 and 2013. - Senior (15 – 18 years old)
Participants must be born between 2006 and 2009.
Team Size: One can participate as an individual or in a team of 2-3 members with 1 mentor.
Participating in the Codeavour 6.0 International offers a range of benefits, which include:
- Master 21st-Century Skills: Develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and other networking abilities.
- Exciting Rewards: Win prizes and mentorship worth over $25,000.
- Earn Certificates: Stand out in the tech community and earn participation and winning certificates.
- Foster Innovation: Unleash creativity and potentially develop groundbreaking tech ideas for solving real-world challenges.
- Access Free Resources: Benefit from complementary learning tools and resources, including datasets and computational resources.
Read the full step-by-step guide to register for Codeavour 6.0 International HERE.
New Themes and Tracks at Codeavour 6.0 International
The Codeavour 6.0 International is centered around unique tracks and themes designed to inspire young innovators to think creatively and solve pressing global challenges. Each track is tailored to engage participants with different levels of expertise, encouraging them to explore complex problem-solving through the application of advanced technologies.
Track 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Track 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides an engaging platform that highlights students’ creativity and entrepreneurial mindset. Focused on sustainability and climate action, this track motivates participants to use their innovative ideas to address urgent environmental issues.
This track encompasses five key themes, each targeting a significant global issue, which are as follows:
- Clean Energy and Sustainable Cities: This theme emphasizes advancements in energy efficiency and urban sustainability, fostering greener cities and enhanced quality of life through innovation.
- Life Below Water and Life on Land: This theme emphasizes the protection and restoration of marine and terrestrial ecosystems through innovative technologies and conservation strategies.
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: This theme centers on advancing technological innovation in industry and infrastructure, aiming to boost productivity, sustainability, and efficiency.
- Climate Action and Responsible Consumption: This theme encourages innovative solutions to combat climate change and promote sustainable consumption.
- Good Health and Well-Being: This theme centers on improving healthcare and well-being through innovative solutions that enhance both physical and mental health.
For detailed information regarding all the rules and guidelines of Track 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Codeavour 6.0 International, please refer to the Track 1 Rulebook.
Track 2: Climate Action Challenge
In Codeavour 6.0 International, Track 2 features the Climate Action Challenge, a physical robotics competition. Participants are tasked with designing and constructing their own robots using Quarky to engage in various object placement and interactive challenges.
Within Track 2, the robots will contribute to the development, repair, and management of the city of Harborton ecosystem as part of the different 8 Climate Action Challenges. These challenges include:
- Protecting the Forest
- Making Roof Gardens
- Repurposing Tyres
- Reusing Battery
- Recycling Battery (using AI and ML)
- Enhancing Solar Cell Efficiency
- Constructing Coastal Barriers
- Safeguarding Aquatic Life
For detailed information regarding all the rules and guidelines of Track 2 : Climate Action Challenge of Codeavour 6.0 International, please refer to the Track 2 Rulebook.
When it comes to building the project, the Quarky Creator Kit can be a participant’s ultimate asset. Equipped with high-speed motors, a Quarky Expansion Board, and other key components, this kit provides everything needed to turn ideas into reality and gain a competitive advantage. Some standout features include:
- Advanced Robotics Toolkit: A comprehensive set of electronics, mechanical parts, and construction tools for creating custom, high-performance robots.
- 100+ Robot Configurations: Build over 100 different robots using the adaptable components available.
- High-Speed Motors: Motors that operate at triple the speed, enhancing competitive performance.
- Practice Objects: Includes two training objects for machine learning applications.
- DIY Learning Course: A guided course that takes you step-by-step through robotics assembly and programming.
- Precision with Sensors: Infrared sensors for improved accuracy and flexibility, enabling robots to execute complex tasks.
- Competition Ready: Tailored for Codeavour Track participants, offering a technical advantage.
Codeavour 6.0 with Prizes and Fellowships Worth $25,000+
The 6th edition of Codeavour is bigger than ever before, featuring impressive prizes and fellowships worth over $25,000. Notably, participants can look forward to exciting giveaways such as tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and more.
Participants also have the opportunity to earn distinguished titles, including the Girls in STEM Award, Sustainable Project Award, Out-of-the-Box Idea Award, and the Champion Changemaker Award, which recognizes both teachers and students.
Join Hands for Codeavour 6.0 International
Become a driving force for change and motivate young minds to become future innovators by joining hands and associating as partners. Explore roles like Ambassador, Country Partner, Academic Partner, or Social Impact Partner and gain recognition for your valuable involvement. This collaboration will not only spark technological curiosity but also provide students with vital skills to create meaningful change. Embark on this exciting path of promoting and nurturing innovation.
In a Nutshell
Codeavour 6.0 International is a significant educational competition focused on AI and coding robotics for students. It promotes eco-friendly technology projects, encouraging young innovators worldwide to explore technological advancements while fostering a strong sense of global responsibility. We invite students, educators, and organizations alike to participate in this transformative journey toward shaping a more promising and technology-driven future. By joining forces, we can foster innovation, drive progress, and inspire meaningful change. Together, let us lead the charge in advancing the future through the Codeavour 6.0 International competition.
