A platform focusing on creation of innovative ideas amongst children where they explore and experiment with their curiosity.
iKen scientifica brings a challenging spirit among participants, where the competition serves only as an incentive to develop holistic learning capabilities within a child.
It is a confluence of diverse ideas and talents across the globe.
Rediscover science. Redefine learning. Reward ingenious talent. The three “R”s that sum up the reason for iKen scientifica – a unique idea developed by Mexus education. iKen scientifica is a global competition for classes 4 to 9 designed to promote hands- on learning by introducing children to a wide array of concepts. iKen scientifica endeavors' to provide students a real world exposure through application of scientific concepts. It is based on the belief that every child is a genius and it is through harnessing their inquisitiveness and curiosity that the gap can be bridged between theory and practical learning. It gives children the opportunity to prove their mettle on a global platform and earn big rewards.
Participating cities: 3 (Mumbai, Pune and Panchgani)
Participating students: 10,000 students from 300 schools
Prize money and scholarship: Rs. 6 lakhs
Participating cities: 21
Participating students: 1,00,000 students across 1000 schools
Prize money and scholarship: Rs. 50 lakh
New rounds introduced: Techno Maze and JunKreate
Student icons of India were sent on an educational trip to Singapore
Participating cities: 15
Participating students: 2,00,000 students across 700 schools
Partners: National Geographic Channel and Ministry of Science & Technology, Parle- G
Prize money and scholarship: Rs. 50 lakhs and a chance to meet the former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
The event was aired for the first time on National Geographic Channel.
3 countries – India, Kuwait and UAE Participating cities: 70 from India
Participating students: 3,00,000 students across 2,500 schools from all 3 countries
Eight winners to visit NASA (USA) on all Paid Trip 50 Laptops to top 50 winners
Total prize money and scholarships worth Rs. 1 Cr.
10 countries
Participating cities: 140+ across the globe
Participating students: 2,30,000 students from all 10 countries
Six winners to visit NASA (USA) on an all paid trip
17+ countries
150+ cities
5,00,000 students
Total prize money and scholarships worth Rs. 1.5 Cr.
52+ cities
3500+ schools
35,000 students
3 winners visit NASA(USA) on all paid trip
150 runners up get prizes worth 25 lakh
42 cities
350+ schools
3 winners go to NASA
36 runners up get prizes worth 5 lacs and above