[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":121},["ShallowReactive",2],{"qai0I7aIqxHdXyVT-b0DZz_1C53owTcIATok7dStfM0":3,"article_aakruti-global-2024-sustainable-student-design-contest-for-world-innovators_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":119,"_apollo:identified":120},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","aakruti-global-2024-sustainable-student-design-contest-for-world-innovators","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":118},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":39,"date":40,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":41,"masterings":54,"globalTags":58,"products":61,"disciplines":75,"seo":107,"__typename":117},"cG9zdDo0Nzg4MQ==","AAKRUTI Global 2024: Sustainable Student Design Contest for World Innovators","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Faakruti-global-2024-sustainable-student-design-contest-for-world-innovators","\u003Cp>I am excited to introduce this week’s guest writer, my colleague, Shubham…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-1024x1024.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-768x768.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media-1536x1536.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-edu-blog-post-social-media.jpg.webp 2000w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38],"AAKRUTI new edition soaring new heights|aakruti-new-edition-soaring-new-heights-0","AAKRUTI is going Global|aakruti-is-going-global-1","AAKRUTI: Eligible Countries|aakruti-eligible-countries-2","Who Can Participate?|who-can-participate-3","What Do You Get To Help You Design and Collaborate?|what-do-you-get-to-help-you-design-and-collaborate-4","How to Win the Contest|how-to-win-the-contest-5"," When is the contest?|when-is-the-contest-6","3DEXPERIENCE EDU Student Community|3dexperience-edu-student-community-7","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>I am excited to introduce this week’s guest writer, my colleague, Shubham Arora, education advocate, technical consultant for Dassault Systèmes, and this year’s coordinator of AAKRUTI Global 2024, A sustainable product design contest for student innovators in 12 countries.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aakruti-new-edition-soaring-new-heights-0\">AAKRUTI new edition soaring new heights\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Since 2011, Dassault Systèmes has proudly hosted the AAKRUTI National Level Product Design Contest, empowering engineering students across India. AAKRUTI served as a beacon, urging students to unveil their design prowess, nurture creativity, and showcase innate talent. Our mission was to extend the reach of AAKRUTI to engineering institutions in India, fostering robust Industry-Academia Collaboration Opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Students review rules, guidelines and register \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fstudents\u002Faakrutiglobal2024\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=wNxSl9GkG8k\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002FwNxSl9GkG8k\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aakruti-is-going-global-1\">AAKRUTI is going Global\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>This is the first time AAKRUTI is going global and we’re thrilled to introduce AAKRUTI Global 2024. Building upon our foundation of excellence, AAKRUTI Global 2024 embodies our commitment to a sustainable future. We are inviting all the students to be part of this creative journey\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We are going global in 12 countries!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>AAKRUTI aims to transcend geographical boundaries by inviting aspiring student designers and innovators from around the globe to join in shaping tomorrow’s solutions. Since its establishment in 2011, over 35,000 students from across India have participated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aakruti-eligible-countries-2\">AAKRUTI: Eligible Countries\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Celebrating the 14th edition of AAKRUTI this year, we are thrilled to announce the opening of AAKRUTI Global 2024 to more countries beyond India. Students from the listed countries (Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, The Philippines, and Turkey) are encouraged to register and attend. Partners play a pivotal role in organizing the contest in their respective countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-themes-615x173-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47883\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-themes-615x173-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-themes-615x173-1-300x84.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The main objectives of AAKRUTI* are:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Provide students a platform to exhibit their creativity, innovative approach, and ingenious engineering skills\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Build a bridge between “Academia” and the “Industry”\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Increase awareness about Sustainability through Product Design\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>*In Sanskrit, “Aakruti” means the form, figure, or shape of anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Students review rules, guidelines and register \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fstudents\u002Faakrutiglobal2024\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-participate-3\">Who Can Participate?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>·       All Under Graduate Students in Engineering, Design, Architecture, Medicine, Management, and Social Sciences. Refer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fstudents\u002Faakrutiglobal2024#brick--6854--default--en\">above\u003C\u002Fa> for eligible countries\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>·       Team consists of four students and one teacher\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>·       Special prize available for an “All Girls” team\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-do-you-get-to-help-you-design-and-collaborate-4\">What Do You Get To Help You Design and Collaborate?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>·       SOLIDWORKS Desktop for Student with Connector\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>·       Cloud CAD Apps on any device with internet connection (Mac, Chromebook, Tablet, Mobile, and PC)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>·       Technical Support by Dassault Systèmes experts through dedicated AAKRUTI Global 2024 Community\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-prizes-615x278-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47884\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-prizes-615x278-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faakruti-global-2024-prizes-615x278-1-300x136.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-win-the-contest-5\">How to Win the Contest\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Register your team and product idea\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Stay updated with contest timelines and guidelines regularly shared within the community\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Submit your initial design concepts (IDC) and start developing your product design\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Submit your final product design to qualify for the evaluation round\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Qualified teams will access their final product designs based on predetermined judging criteria\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Shortlisted teams will participate in online rounds, presenting their designs to distinguished jury members from both industry and academia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Teams selected from the online rounds will advance to the final presentation held in various geographical locations, where they will present to the jury panel\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The top teams will secure a spot in the AAKRUTI Global 2024 Finale\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The final event will be hosted at Dassault Systèmes – Pune, India campus in November 2024\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Teams will present their product designs to juries comprising experts from the industry, academia, technology, and social sectors\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The award ceremony will be held on the same day as the finale event\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Students review rules, guidelines and register \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fstudents\u002Faakrutiglobal2024\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-is-the-contest-6\"> When is the contest?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Registration starts on: April 19, 2024\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Registration closes on: May 20, 2024\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Finale in DS Campus Pune, India: November 15, 2024\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3dexperience-edu-student-community-7\">3DEXPERIENCE EDU Student Community\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Join \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002Fcommunity\u002Fswym:prd:R1132100503382:community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:eqifw-5PQIyKkDmfAiY-Wg\">3DEXPERIENCE Edu | Students Community\u003C\u002Fa> and check \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002Fcommunity\u002Fswym:prd:R1132100503382:community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:ScdfjHuiRK2n8gPfoYtEPA\">Guidelines for AAKRUTI Global 2024\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thank you Shubham for sharing with the SOLIDWORKS community.  Students \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fstudents\u002Faakrutiglobal2024\">register today\u003C\u002Fa> and get ready to change the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Design well.  Marie\u003C\u002Fp>","2024-04-23T13:52:37",{"node":42,"__typename":53},{"nicename":43,"description":44,"slug":45,"name":46,"firstName":47,"lastName":48,"avatar":49,"__typename":52},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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