THE INDIAN SCHOOL PRESENTS
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INNOVATION • AI • TECHNOLOGY • CREATIVITY
DATE25 AUG 2026
VENUETHE INDIAN SCHOOL
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HUMAN CURIOSITY✦MACHINE INTELLIGENCE✦DESIGN FUTURES✦RADICAL CREATIVITY✦
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01THE PREMISE
IDEAS / IN MOTION
Where ideas
become reality.
INNONATION is where the next generation stops imagining the future—and starts prototyping it.
A one-day inter-school symposium bringing together builders, thinkers, storytellers and problem-solvers across AI, science, technology and design.
02THE PROGRAMME
09 CHALLENGES / LIMITLESS OUTCOMES
Choose your
arena.
01INNOVATION
SENIOR / HACKATHONCLASSES IX–XII
INNOVATION
ODYSSEY
SENIOR / HACKATHONCLASSES IX–XII
BUILD / SOLVE / PITCH
Innovation Odyssey Senior
A high-intensity hackathon for senior students to design and prototype solutions for real-world challenges.
02INNOVATION
JUNIOR / CHALLENGECLASSES VII–VIII
INNOVATION
ODYSSEY
JUNIOR / CHALLENGECLASSES VII–VIII
IMAGINE / INVENT / PRESENT
Innovation Odyssey Junior
A junior innovation challenge where young minds transform a sharp observation into a compelling solution.
03NEURON
SCIENCE + TECH QUIZCLASSES IX–XII
NEURON
KNOCKOUT
SCIENCE + TECH QUIZCLASSES IX–XII
THINK / BUZZ / CONQUER
Neuron Knockout
A rapid-fire science and technology quiz engineered to reward recall, logic and nerves of silicon.
PROMPT>_
ITERATE();
IMAGINE++;
04ITERATE();
IMAGINE++;
PROMPT
CRAFT
AI PROMPT ENGINEERINGCLASSES IX–XII
ASK / REFINE / CREATE
Prompt Craft
An AI prompt-engineering challenge measuring precision, imagination and the ability to think with machines.
05FREEZE
PHOTOGRAPHYCLASSES XI–XII
FREEZE
THE FRAME
PHOTOGRAPHYCLASSES XI–XII
OBSERVE / FRAME / REVEAL
Freeze The Frame
A photography competition for visual storytellers who can turn a fleeting moment into a lasting argument.
06ARTIST
SCIENTIFIC POSTERCLASSES V–VI
ARTIST
ALGORITHM
SCIENTIFIC POSTERCLASSES V–VI
RESEARCH / DISTIL / DESIGN
Artist Algorithm
A scientific poster design challenge where evidence, hierarchy and visual craft must operate as one system.
07PIXEL
GRAPHIC DESIGNCLASSES IX–XII
PIXEL
PARADIGM
GRAPHIC DESIGNCLASSES IX–XII
COMPOSE / DISRUPT / COMMUNICATE
Pixel Paradigm
A graphic design competition for creating bold, intelligent communication within a precise visual brief.
08QUANTUM
BRANDING CHALLENGECLASSES VII–VIII
QUANTUM
CORE
BRANDING CHALLENGECLASSES VII–VIII
POSITION / IDENTIFY / EXPRESS
Quantum Core Branding
A branding challenge that asks teams to build a memorable identity from strategy to visual language.
HUMAN
.EXE
09.EXE
CINEMATIC
CATALYST
FILMMAKINGCLASSES IX–XII
WRITE / SHOOT / TRANSFORM
Cinematic Catalyst
A filmmaking competition examining a provocative theme: what remains human when intelligence becomes artificial?
03THE SEQUENCE
MARK THE DATES
From intent
to impact.
Four checkpoints. One defining day.
Registration deadline
Lock in your team and chosen arena.
Submission deadline
Upload preliminary entries and required material by midnight.
Results declaration
Shortlisted teams notified across all participating events.
Final event
The Indian School becomes the innovation arena.
04FIND YOUR FIT
ELIGIBILITY MATRIX
Your class.
Your challenge.
Filter the programme to see where your team can compete.
EventFormatTeamClasses
Innovation Odyssey SeniorHackathon2–4IX–XII
Innovation Odyssey JuniorChallenge2–4VII–VIII
Neuron KnockoutQuiz2IX–XII
Prompt CraftAI challenge2–3IX–XII
Freeze The FramePhotography2XI–XII
Artist AlgorithmPoster design1–2V–VI
Pixel ParadigmGraphic design1–2IX–XII
Quantum Core BrandingBranding2–3VII–VIII
Cinematic CatalystFilmmaking2–4IX–XII
05FIELD NOTES
PAST / PRESENT / POSSIBLE
Through the lens.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Need
clarity?
Students from invited schools in Classes V–XII may participate, subject to the eligibility listed for each event.
Team size varies by event, from individual participation to teams of five. Refer to the eligibility matrix and final event guidelines.
The final symposium takes place on 25 August 2026 at The Indian School.
No. As specified in the brochure, each participant may take part in only one event.
Event-specific equipment requirements will be shared with registered teams. Bring a charged laptop where applicable and your school identity card.
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