National Space Innovation Challenge (NSIC) 2023

National Space Innovation Challenge (NSIC) 2023 launched by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Navars Edutech is open to the school student now.

NSIC 2023 is a nationwide campaign aimed at inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts to engage with and contribute to India’s burgeoning space economy and future space endeavors. Serving as a national platform, it offers the chance to be inspired by industry leaders, explore opportunities for exploration, and showcase innovative ideas on a global scale.

Aim of the Challenge

In line with the objective of promoting innovation and fostering curiosity among school students across the country, the Atal Innovation Mission is excited to introduce the National Space Innovation Challenge (NSIC) for all school students.

The challenge is designed to encourage young students to innovate, providing them with an early awareness of and involvement in the space sector. By participating, students not only gain insights into the world of space but also have the chance to create meaningful projects and innovations that can contribute to the sector’s advancement.

National Space Innovation Challenge 2023

Masterclass Topics

Category 1

Grade 5-8

Space junk collection robot design

Reusable rocket design

Category 2

Grade 9-12

Satellite for global warming studies

Spaceship design for planet Mars

Submission

Part 1: Presentation Video

The video should not be longer than 5 mins, edited video is appreciated but not required and the video description has be as per the predefined format.

Part 2: 2000 Word Project Work

2000 words project work which includes designs, and drawings on your chosen topic of presentation.

Awards

Student Awards

StudentSat Program

Top 10 Students get a chance participation in the Navars Satellite Programme

School Awards

Mentor Connect

Top 10 students receive one on one online meet of mentor of their liking from the directory

Inspire India Award

Top 10 schools with most submission receives “INSPIRE INDIA” award and certification from ISRO, INSpace and NITI Aayog

National Certification

Top 3 student from each participating school gets National Space Ambassador 2023 (NSA) certification

The challenge will run from August 11 to September 20, 2023.

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Young Writers Contest - International Contest for School Students

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society invites you to enter its 2023 Young Writers’ Contest. 

Guidelines

• The contest is open to all students in grades 5-12, not just in Philadelphia.
• There will be separate winners for Middle School (grades 5-8) and High School (grades 9-12).
• Each contest will have a prize of $100 for first place and a prize of $50 for second place.
• The winners will also each receive two full memberships for this year’s Philadelphia Conference of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror (Philcon; November 17-19, 2023).  If the winner is already a member of the 2023 Philcon, these memberships may be used for the 2024 Philcon. 
• Both science fiction and fantasy stories are eligible.
• Stories should be 1,000 words or less for grades 5-8 and 3,000 words or less for grades 9-12.
• Each contestant may submit only one story.  This story must be accompanied by a copy of the submission form. Link provided.
•  contestant’s contact information (name and address) must NOT appear in the story.  All contact information should be on the submission form.  The title should be on every page of the story.
• Prizes will be awarded at the 2023 Philcon, November 17-19, 2023.   Winners are welcome to bring guests to the award ceremony. 

Link to registration form

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