La Fondation Dassault Systèmes launches Second Edition of “Made in 3D – Seed The Future Entrepreneurs”

By OEM Update Editorial August 20, 2021 5:59 pm IST

Schools selected in the previous year will be playing the nodal centres / mentors’ role for new schools joining the program in this year and onwards.

La Fondation Dassault Systèmes in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Govt. of India recently announced the second edition of “Made in 3D – Seed The Future Entrepreneurs,” a dedicated program to inspire school students to become future innovators and entrepreneurs. The program was initiated in France by La Main à la Pate Foundation and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes and it is now proven to be successful in developing the innovative and creative potential of students

The India edition of the “Made in 3D – Seed the Future Entrepreneurs” program started in 2020 with 10 schools from Pune, Maharashtra and for the second edition this year it is expanded to 51 schools from 28 states of India. To promote inclusivity, the schools chosen are distributed across India, with an adequate mix of them from major cities, rural areas and aspirational districts. The second edition has three distinct themes that allow students the freedom to innovate: ‘Biomimicry’, ‘Scientific Toys’ and ‘Devices or Products for Rural Ecosystem’.

Each of the selected schools will form a team comprising of one teacher and six students in the age group of 12 to 16 years between 7th and 10th standard. These students need to design and manufacture their dream product using specialised 3D design software and 3D printing technology. Each team is expected to work as a start-up and the students are required to participate in the entire process of creation, from the early design to the marketing of their product, with the help of promotional videos, mailers and communication campaigns.

Schools selected in the previous year will be playing the nodal centres / mentors’ role for new schools joining the program in this year and onwards; along with team of volunteers from La Fondation Dassault Systemes.

For more info, visit: lafondation.3ds.com