Opportunity brief
CONNECT 2.0 – WORKING MODEL COMPETITION
Eco-Innovate: Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Environment
Objective:
The competition encourages participants to develop innovative and functional models that address environmental challenges and demonstrate practical solutions for a sustainable future.
Theme:
Models may focus on, but are not limited to:
- Renewable and Clean Energy
- Waste Management and Recycling
- Water Conservation and Purification
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Eco-Friendly Transportation
- Energy Conservation
- Plastic Reduction and Alternatives
- Air and Water Pollution Control
- Sustainable Buildings and Smart Cities
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Green Technology
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
Participation:
- Participation may be individual or in teams.
- Each participant/team can present only one model.
- The model must be original work.
Model Requirements:
- Models must be functional or demonstrable. Static or decorative models will not be considered.
- The model must relate to environmental sustainability.
- Use of recycled, reusable and eco-friendly materials is encouraged.
- Participants must bring all required materials, equipment and accessories.
- Models must be safe to operate and preferably portable.
Presentation and Demonstration:
Participants must explain:
- Environmental problem being addressed.
- Concept and working of the model.
- Its contribution to sustainability.
- Practical applications and limitations.
Participants must be prepared for questions and demonstrations by the judges.
Judging Criteria:
Evaluation will be based on:
- Innovation and Originality
- Functionality and Practical Application
- Environmental Impact
- Sustainability and Use of Eco-friendly Materials
- Presentation and Explanation
Special consideration will be given to models promoting waste reduction, pollution control, resource conservation and renewable energy.
Disqualification:
A model may be disqualified if:
- It does not relate to the given theme.
- It is substantially copied without acknowledgement.
- It is non-functional without reasonable justification.
- It contains hazardous materials or unsafe practices.
- Participants violate the instructions of the organisers.
General Rules:
- The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.
- Participants must maintain discipline and follow organisers' instructions.
- Any damage caused to the venue due to negligence will be the responsibility of the participant/team.
- Participants must remove their models and materials after the competition unless instructed otherwise.