Segue 3.0 : Global Design Thinking Challenge (Online + Offline)

Competition Structure: Step 1: Team Registration Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (India) per team. Teams must register under a chosen theme, allowing participants to align their interests and skills with the challenge objectives. Registration fees will be refunded if a team is selected for the physical event and participates at the nodal center. Step 2: Proposal Submission & Presentation (Online) Teams will submit and present their proposals online. This stage focuses on the Empathy, Define, and Ideate phases of the Design Thinking process. Participants are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of the problem, empathize with the affected communities, clearly define the problem statement, and present innovative ideas to address it. Step 3: Physical Event (Offline) Shortlisted teams will participate in the offline event. This stage focuses on the Prototype, Test, and Communicate phases of the Design Thinking process. Participants will refine their ideas through collaborative workshops, expert mentorship, hands-on activities, prototype development, iterative testing, and solution presentations. Additional Information: Travel Allowance (TA) for Sleeper Class rail travel will be provided to all participants. Accommodation will be provided to all participants during the physical event.