Track 1 is a transformative arena where young visionaries turn creative technology into viable real-world solutions. Using PictoBlox, participants design, build, and pitch entrepreneurial projects across 6 core domains aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs):

• Move Tomorrow

• Feed The Future

• Empower Health

• Unlock Potential

• Restore Earth

• Explore Beyond

Beyond coding and technical execution, Track 1 emphasizes true entrepreneurial thinking. It challenges students to articulate their vision, pitch their ideas effectively, and solve real community challenges on a global stage.

Track 1 is open to young minds across 3 age categories:

• Elementary: 7 to 10 years old

• Junior: 11 to 14 years old

• Senior: 15 to 18 years old

Who Should Apply:

This track is designed for students who want to go beyond basic coding and build real-world impact. It is ideal for aspiring inventors, young coders, robotics enthusiasts, and budding entrepreneurs who have an idea to solve a community or global challenge. Whether working as an individual or in a team of 2 to 3 members with a mentor, anyone eager to design, prototype, and pitch a tech-backed solution should apply.

Building your project involves combining a real-world idea with software and hardware capabilities using PictoBlox:

• Select a Domain Theme: Choose one of the 6 core domains as your innovation category. For instance, you can build an autonomous agricultural system under Feed the Future, an automated medicine dispenser under Empower Health, or a smart traffic management setup under Move Tomorrow.

• Program using PictoBlox: All projects must be programmed strictly using PictoBlox, utilizing block coding, Python, AI extension blocks, or machine learning models.

• Integrate Compatible Hardware (Optional): If your project includes hardware components, use boards and kits compatible with PictoBlox, such as Quarky, Evive, micro:bit, Arduino, ESP32, Boffin, T-Watch, TECbits LEGO, and related components.

• Software-Only Projects Allowed: You can also build purely software-based projects using PictoBlox without any hardware accessories. Pure software creations are fully eligible to participate, compete, and win.

Yes, you can update your team members after registration. Simply log in to your dashboard and modify your team composition using the “Edit Profile” button. Please note that team members cannot be changed once the regional round ends.

Once you have completed your registration and payment successfully, follow these steps to submit your project:

1. Dashboard Access: Log into your participant dashboard and navigate to the project submission section.

2. Submission Timing: We strongly recommend submitting your project prior to the regional rounds to ensure smooth evaluation.

3. Required Submissions:

   • YouTube Video Link: Include an unlisted YouTube video link that clearly and impactfully explains your project, its working mechanism, and its real-world impact.

   • Project Website: Prepare a dedicated project website link for evaluation, which is required for teams advancing to the International Showdown.

Every team must create their business presentation based on the official template provided above.

Your presentation should be between 6 and 10 slides in length and must cover the following points:

1. Problem Statement: Clear explanation of the real-world issue you are solving.

2. Ideation: How your team developed the concept.

3. Solution: Detailed overview of your proposed innovation and technology.

4. Existing Competition: Analysis of current alternatives or existing market solutions.

5. Unique Selling Proposition (USP): What makes your project distinct, innovative, or better.

6. Innovation Showcase: Clear photos and video clips demonstrating your project in action.

Your project will undergo a thorough, multi-round judging process conducted by expert panels. Submissions are assessed across key metrics including innovation, practical impact, technical execution, presentation clarity, and alignment with chosen UN SDG themes. You can review the complete criteria by browsing through the detailed evaluation guidelines provided above.

You can use any hardware that is compatible with PictoBlox, such as Quarky, Evive, micro:bit, Arduino, ESP32, T-Watch, Boffin, Makey Makey, and LEGO kits.

Yes, live training and dedicated doubt-solving sessions will be provided to guide you through AI, ML, AR-VR, coding, and robotics using PictoBlox. These sessions cover core fundamentals and practical skills to help you build your project smoothly and without difficulty.

No, you cannot switch to an entirely new project after regionals to ensure fairness and continuity throughout the competition. However, you are advised to make minor adjustments, tweaks, and refinements to improve your existing project as you progress to the next levels.

Participating in Track 1 offers young innovators a comprehensive platform to learn, showcase, and scale their ideas:

• Entrepreneurial & Technical Growth: Develop critical problem-solving, design thinking, and pitching skills while mastering coding, AI, and robotics in PictoBlox.

• Global Exposure: Showcase your project on an international stage and gain global recognition for your real-world solutions.

• Mentorship & Learning Resources: Access exclusive training sessions, technical learning materials, and guidance from industry experts throughout your project journey.

• Prizes & Opportunities: Earn certificates of achievement and compete for fellowships along with prizes worth up to $25,000.

You can find ideas and technical guidance through several dedicated resources:

• Sample Project Page: Browse our curated sample project page featuring past creations aligned with the core domains and UN SDG themes for inspiration.

• Social Media & Video Showcases: Explore student project videos on our Instagram (@codeavour) and official YouTube channel to see real innovations in action.

• Learning & Expert Sessions: Access free learning materials, structured tutorials, technical resources, and expert-led guidance sessions designed to help you build your project smoothly.

You can innovate across the 6 core domains aligned with the UN SDGs depending on the problem you want to solve:

• Move Tomorrow: Autonomous electric mobility conversion kits, smart traffic optimization, or driver safety monitoring systems.

• Feed The Future: Smart AI-based crop monitoring, automated hydroponic greenhouses, or solar-powered agricultural irrigation setups.

• Empower Health: Smart pill dispensers, sign language translators, or AI tools for screening health conditions.

• Unlock Potential: Interactive assistive devices for students with special needs or educational STEM learning kits.

• Restore Earth: Automated waste sorters, smart air quality purifiers, or water pollution monitoring systems.

• Explore Beyond: Renewable energy systems, smart microgrids, or clean technology innovations.

Please Note: We release a dedicated sample project page so you can explore these ideas and get inspired, but sample projects should not be copied as they are. Use them as a baseline to kickstart your creativity and engineer your own original solution.

Yes, you can! Becoming an ambassador will not affect or impact your participation status in any way. We warmly invite you to enroll as an ambassador to help strengthen the innovation and tinkering spirit within the community, all while receiving guidance from industry experts in your field.