Two Indian Teams Among Finalists for Stanford's Global Longevity Design Challenge

 

Two Indian student-led innovations have secured a spot among the eight finalists in Stanford Center on Longevity's prestigious 12th Annual Longevity Design Challenge. The competition, themed "Reimagining Education and Learning for Long Lives," highlights creative solutions addressing evolving educational needs across different life stages.

 

Meet the Indian Finalists:

 

Flo (IIT, India): A unique deck-building card game inspired by ikigai, designed to help players explore connections between personal abilities and life challenges.

 

Kahaani (MIT WPU, India): An interactive learning kit aimed at marginalized children, focusing on social-emotional learning through engaging games.

 

 

Global Contenders in the Finals:

 

Bloom (USA): An app guiding unemployed youth toward career paths while addressing mental health challenges.

 

KoMi (Italy): A web platform enhancing soft skills and digital portfolios.

 

Mission of Generations (Slovenia): A board game bridging the digital gap between grandparents and grandchildren.

 

Praxice (Slovenia): A platform connecting young professionals with industry-relevant IT skills.

 

Silver Tech Explorers (USA): AI-powered workshops promoting digital literacy for older adults.

 

Veritas (USA): A fact-checking course empowering young adults in Pakistan to combat misinformation online.

 

 

Finals and Prize Details: