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Sifiso EdTech is excited to announce the launch of its Innovation Challenge 2024, a nationwide coding and robotics competition designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking and technological innovation among learners across South Africa. This year’s theme, “Sustainable Development and Technological Innovation,” focuses on how robotics and coding can be used to address real-world challenges.
Says Xoliswa Mahlangu, Head of Digital Learning and Technology at Sifiso EdTech: “The Innovation Challenge 2024 is a unique opportunity for learners to engage with cutting-edge technology through hands-on projects in coding and robotics. The competition is structured around the theme of “Sustainable Development and Technological Innovation,” encouraging learners to create robotic solutions that address key issues such as:
Renewable Energy: Innovations in harnessing and utilising renewable energy.
Waste Management: Robotics solutions for improving recycling and waste reduction.
Water Conservation: Technologies for conserving and managing water resources.
Smart Cities: Creating systems that contribute to the development of smart, sustainable cities.
Climate Action: Developing robotic solutions to combat climate change.”
Who Can Participate?
Sifiso EdTech’s Innovation Challenge is open to all South African learners from Grades 4 to 11. The competition is divided into four categories to cater to different academic levels:
· Foundation Phase: Grades 2-3
· Intermediate Phase: Grades 4-6
· Senior Phase: Grades 7-9
· FET Phase: Grades 10-11
Teams must consist of 2 to 4 learners, and participants are encouraged to form diverse teams that can tackle both technical and entrepreneurial aspects of the challenges.
Registration and Participation Details
Registration for the Innovation Challenge 2024 is free of charge. Schools can register their teams online on the Sifiso EdTech website before the registration closes on [insert closing date]. Once registered, teams will receive detailed project guidelines, timelines, and access to resources that will assist them in their journey.
Registrations close on 20 August and teams must submit their projects on 25 August for the 31 August robotics fair.
Why Participate?
By taking part in the Innovation Challenge 2024, learners will:
· Develop Essential Skills: Enhance their coding, robotics, and problem-solving abilities.
· Contribute to Real-World Solutions: Apply their knowledge to create impactful projects.
· Gain Recognition and Rewards: Compete for exciting prizes and the chance to showcase their innovations on a national stage.
· Prepare for the Future: Build skills critical for success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Join Us in Innovating for a Better Tomorrow
The Sifiso EdTech Innovation Challenge 2024 is more than just a competition – it’s a movement towards a sustainable future. By empowering learners with the tools to innovate, we are preparing them to be the leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
For more information visit: https://sifisoedtech.com/competitions/
To register your school/team go to: https://bit.ly/InnovC
Let’s code, innovate and build a brighter future together!
About Sifiso EdTech
Sifiso EdTech is a proudly South African-based international provider of specialised coding and robotics products, teacher training, technology curricula and services.
Sifiso EdTech provides turn-key educational robotics solutions to schools – taking care of everything from setting up robotic centre infrastructure, to providing teachers with the necessary kits, teaching materials and training.
Sifiso EdTech is a Level 1 B-BBEE supplier of education technology and the official partner and distributor of the UBTECH education products. UBTECH is a global leading AI and humanoid robotic company with strong school curriculum for AI and robotics that meets and exceeds all the South African government requirements for robotics in schools.
Sifiso Edtech is part of the Sifiso Learning Group (Pty) (Ltd) portfolio, a private education group focused on the development of an African-centred education ecosystem founded by Sizwe Nxasana and Dr Judy Dlamini.