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Cause 2023 Challenge - CMR University (CMRU) School of Design

Wednesday 8 February 2023  
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CMR University (CMRU) School of Design invites all to register and participate in the upcoming Cause 2023!
 
Cause 2023 is an open innovation challenge for students across the globe to Care, Collaborate and Create a better world. This challenge encourages students to work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs’) by applying the Design Thinking Process on local problems they would like to see changed. 
 
During the Cause 2023 Challenge, teams are encouraged to apply the Design Thinking Process – a human and planet centric approach to problem solving in order to create innovative solutions. 
 
Cause 2023 gives you an opportunity to unleash the changemaker within you by developing an innovator's mindset. Everyone has the ability to create positive social impact- here is your opportunity to develop your creative problem-solving skills by applying the design thinking process! Teams who are shortlisted for the final round have a chance to showcase their projects and make friends with other like-minded young people. Students have a chance to win cash prizes from a pool of over Rs1,20,000/USD 1500. 

 

This competition is open to students across the globe who are in schools (5th grade and up) or in university - welcoming all those who are taking gap years as well. Please note that this competition is not open for working professionals. 

 
The competition is divided into two categories: 
  • K12: Students from grade 5 up till grade 12 can apply as team of min 2 to max 6 members. 
  • Higher Education: UG/PG University students can apply as a team of min 2 to max 6 members. 
    Other: Students taking a gap year. (You will be clubbed with the closest of the two categories above). 
To learn more about Cause 2023, please visit the official website here.  
 
To register, please see here.
**Please note that the deadline to register has been extended until the 24th February 2023. 
 
For further information about CMRU, visit their website here.