The Winners
Support our interns who have given their best to the program and projects.
DETAILS
Awards| Winners | FAQRules
Why
The grants for eligible AIMS (artists, innovators, individuals, institutes, ideas, musicians, students and start up’s) have been designed to enable healthy and sustainable growth in one’s pursuit at home, work and community.
How
Application:
All age groups are welcome.
Winners:
The percentage distribution has been outlined in the section below. Receive the grant/award periodically as stated in the project details. Typically per month or quarter or year.
What
The grants will be deposited in local currency or USD to the applicant/guardians account.
The in-kind grants will be mailed/sent to the intended recipient address noted.
The AIMS (Artists, Inventors, Musicians/Media, Story tellers) agrees to support other community projects and transaction costs with 15% of what is donated to them via the platform/initiative.
Who may apply?
iINVENT grants are for eligible AIMS: artists+ academics, initiatives+innovators, individuals, institutes, ideas, musicians+more, students and startups
Who may donate?
Any individual or institute/organization who is legally eligible to make payments in that region.
When?
Applicants and donors may apply/participate through out the year | All grants available for distribution within the fiscal year will be distributed in the upcoming four quarters starting April 1 of that fiscal year.
Which AIMS, ideas, projects or initiatives are eligible?
Any idea to enable sustainable growth in one’s : pursuit, community and environment is eligible.
Students seeking grants for learning and teachers wanting support for education research or schooling may apply to the grants.
Artists, professionals and musicians who need support to start up your creative project, support others who want to learn the art form, share your creative for community and environment growth.
Institutes who support children/individuals in need are eligible.
And others.
Application:
One grant application per applicant per request per quarter is allowed .
Donations:
Donate via online payment method provided on the i INVENT platform. In kind donations may be mailed to the address noted on the particular grant.
Rules, Terms and Conditions:
By participating all applicants, donors and participants agree to the Terms/Conditions (click to view details) and the rules noted below:
1. No fees will be charged by iINVENT to any applicant. One application per quarter by the applicant
2. Grant winners to update picture/video posts to portal about their efforts regularly
3. The iINVENT grants are open to students, individuals, institutions, start up’s and other groups pursuing ideas for individual, community or environment growth.
4. Employees, affiliates and family of iINVENT team and the participating CLICS member/donors in this effort are NOT eligible for grants unless the grant has been created for such a need/individual.
5. Logistics, delivery and other relevant details may be considered and discussed with the winner to overcome any constraints pertaining to delivery of the grant.
6. The decision on the grant winners will be final and is at the discretion of the selected panel.
7. The submission of any material does not guarantee grant or any form of payment. Participation does not guarantee any reward, payment or service.
8. iINVENT , its affiliates and partners is not liable for any incidents, damages, legalities or costs incurred by the participants of this project.
9. The participant is responsible for their own action, risks and information.
10. All data shared on the platform as a part of this initiative is public and may be shared for all pertinent purposes.
11. The rules and criteria may change periodically. The participants are responsible to check this section regularly.
12.The applicant may loose partial or all future grants if any discrepancies in the application, intended usage of the grant/resources is found.
13. Taxes, third party payment gateways and specific service provider fees may be applicable for a transaction/service provision. For e.g. when a payment is made by credit card, the payment gateway charges a small percentage of fee and taxes. This fee is not associated with iINVENT.
14. The grant will be distributed to the winners per the allocations defined in the grant.
15. One individual/entry may be eligible for multiple awards.
16. All TIPS/DONATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS are aligned per the project that generates them.
16. One may donate to support multiple projects.
17. The winners will be notified on the project url plus by any other available communication means.
18. Any unclaimed grants and awards will be realigned to future/other projects.
19. Any applicant who fails to meet/adhere to the guidelines, terms and conditions may be barred from current and future participation.
20. All are welcome to participate to bring the AIMS that help one, others and environment grow.
PRIZE PURSE DISTRIBUTION
All grants that are donated and raised for a particular project competition will be distributed in the following percentages:
| Rank | Percentage
of Total Prize Purse |
| 1 | 18 |
| 2 | 10.9 |
| 3 | 6.9 |
| 4 | 4.9 |
| 5 | 4.1 |
| 6 | 3.625 |
| 7 | 3.375 |
| 8 | 3.125 |
| 9 | 2.925 |
| 10 | 2.725 |
| 11 | 2.525 |
| 12 | 2.325 |
| 13 | 2.125 |
| 14 | 1.925 |
| 15 | 1.825 |
| 16 | 1.725 |
| 17 | 1.625 |
| 18 | 1.525 |
| 19 | 1.425 |
| 20 | 1.325 |
| 21 | 1.225 |
| 22 | 1.125 |
| 23 | 1.045 |
| 24 | 0.965 |
| 25 | 0.885 |
| 26 | 0.805 |
| 27 | 0.775 |
| 28 | 0.745 |
| 29 | 0.715 |
| 30 | 0.685 |
| 31 | 0.655 |
| 32 | 0.625 |
| 33 | 0.595 |
| 34 | 0.57 |
| 35 | 0.545 |
| 36 | 0.52 |
| 37 | 0.495 |
| 38 | 0.475 |
| 39 | 0.455 |
| 40 | 0.435 |
| 41 | 0.415 |
| 42 | 0.395 |
| 43 | 0.375 |
| 44 | 0.355 |
| 45 | 0.335 |
| 46 | 0.315 |
| 47 | 0.295 |
| 48 | 0.279 |
| 49 | 0.265 |
| 50 | 0.257 |
| 51 | 0.251 |
| 52 | 0.245 |
| 53 | 0.241 |
| 54 | 0.237 |
| 55 | 0.235 |
| 56 | 0.233 |
| 57 | 0.231 |
| 58 | 0.229 |
| 59 | 0.227 |
| 60 | 0.225 |
| 61 | 0.223 |
| 62 | 0.221 |
| 63 | 0.219 |
| 64 | 0.217 |
| 65 | 0.215 |
Join us
You may join us in the events, projects and more by providing the details below.
Request event/workshop
You may request specific workshop/event to support those in need:
Program Requisites
Requisites
To share a minimum of 1 AIMS per week online.
Conduct a minimum of 1 session with your community.
Attend the weekly project meeting.
Adhering to guidelines and protocols.
Details/protocols/policies to be provided on selection.
Internship Community Projects and Ideas
You may share your AIMS/Sessions in line with one or more of the projects listed below:
Tech Training | Clean Air+Water+Earth | Health | In-Need | Safety
If you would like to start up a new initiative/cause project, please submit it in the last section on this post.
Student Paid Internships, Scholarships, Grants and more
Why
iINVENT , the platform, program and projects of the world’s most innovative, has been launched globally for all at home, education institutions, private & public sectors plus officers to grow sustainable AIMS at work or school or home and in the region.
How
-Enable the art to: Catch an idea >> Plant it >> Grow the idea at work, school or home
-Students may innovate with iINVENT learning and start up program/platform/projects
-Professionals and home makers may develop skills and start up on their ideas at work or home
-Institutions, businesses, homes, non profits, government offices and communities may launch their own iICLICS (Center for Learning Innovation Creativity and Start Up) for team members to innovate.
What
PLATFORM | PROGRAM | PROJECTS:
We provide the grants, platform, program: curriculum/skill development, projects+opportunities, technology and consulting expertise to enable sustainable ideas that help one and all grow.
Who
All age groups may join with an internet connected device. Students, individuals, teachers, parents, professionals, businesses, public/government sectors are invited to join.
When
Timings are flexible and you may join at your own convenience.
Where
You may join remotely with an internet connected device or on premise where available.
Contact:
**All content posted and shared is the responsibility of such an individual/institute. Please see our complete terms and conditions.
Submit Your AIMS
Win prizes, grants and scholarships by:
Please share the AIMS details with any links of social media post by going to the last section (AIMS) on this page or to the CONTACT section by CLICKING HERE.
We will revert back to you after review.
Start a grant for your idea | project | dedication
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Winners + Prize Distribution
The total prize money for internship competition: USD : $3000=India : Rs. 2,40,000=Sri Lanka: Rs. 9,81,600=Maldives: Rf 46,200
(Training and technology budget for in kind awards: USD: $50,000 / INR: 40, 00000 )
Internship competition rankings as on Jan 1 2024 :
| Rank + Intern Name | Percentage of
Total Prize Purse |
| 1 | 18 |
| 2 | 10.9 |
| 3 | 6.9 |
| 4 | 4.9 |
| 5 | 4.1 |
| 6 | 3.625 |
| 7 | 3.375 |
| 8 | 3.125 |
| 9 | 2.925 |
| 10 | 2.725 |
| 11 | 2.525 |
| 12 | 2.325 |
| 13 | 2.125 |
| 14 | 1.925 |
| 15 | 1.825 |
| 16 | 1.725 |
| 17 | 1.625 |
| 18 | 1.525 |
| 19 | 1.425 |
| 20 | 1.325 |
| 21 | 1.225 |
| 22 | 1.125 |
| 23 | 1.045 |
| 24 | 0.965 |
| 25 | 0.885 |
| 26 | 0.805 |
| 27 | 0.775 |
| 28 | 0.745 |
| 29 | 0.715 |
| 30 | 0.685 |
| 31 | 0.655 |
| 32 | 0.625 |
| 33 | 0.595 |
| 34 | 0.57 |
| 35 | 0.545 |
| 36 | 0.52 |
| 37 | 0.495 |
| 38 | 0.475 |
| 39 | 0.455 |
| 40 | 0.435 |
| 41 | 0.415 |
| 42 | 0.395 |
| 43 | 0.375 |
| 44 | 0.355 |
| 45 | 0.335 |
| 46 | 0.315 |
| 47 | 0.295 |
| 48 | 0.279 |
| 49 | 0.265 |
| 50 | 0.257 |
| 51 | 0.251 |
| 52 | 0.245 |
| 53 | 0.241 |
| 54 | 0.237 |
| 55 | 0.235 |
| 56 | 0.233 |
| 57 | 0.231 |
| 58 | 0.229 |
| 59 | 0.227 |
| 60 | 0.225 |
| 61 | 0.223 |
| 62 | 0.221 |
| 63 | 0.219 |
| 64 | 0.217 |
| 65 | 0.215 |
All grants that are donated and raised for a particular project/competition will be distributed in the following percentages to the final winners on the competition end dates:
Project Overview
All proceeds from this project will support:
>> Eligible AIMS : artists, innovators, individuals, institutes, ideas, musicians, students, startups, sports and others who’s pursuits align with the 3E’s
>> 3E project priorities : Environment: Air -Water-Earth | Education: Innovation-Skill Dev-Career | Eco-Heritage : Economy-Safety-Culture
>> Winners of various AIMS competitions and grant applicants
>> Community members in need of opportunities
>> Education research and development
Non Profit CLICS
Non profits, NGO’s, Community Offices may start up their CLICS with our grant. Please apply be providing the details below.
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FAQ
Are there any fees?
There are no fees charged to participate.
Who can participate-
-For students, individuals, organizations public/private sector to collaborate and work together on sustainable AIMS .
How to participate-
All can share theirs AIMS on their social media account as public post. Please click here for details.
Types of awards –
For the year 2022 in kind globally : USD 2million+ dollars has been attributed
In kind and donations – Monthly/Quarterly/Annually – this will be given to the shortlisted AIMS entry winners.
Cash prizes Annually – The contributions at regional, national, international level from the donation for the year will be distributed to the recipients as noted in the distribution chart.
Categories of awards
1.Individuals/citizens/Students/Startups
2.Institutions(Public or Private sector)
3.Community
Levels of award allocations
1.Island/City/Place/Regional level – What is generated from local/individual CLICS will go to the shortlisted applicants from the region.
2.National level – What is generated from at a national level will be distributed to shortlisted applicants/regions from the nation.
3.International level – What is generated from iINVENT at a global level will be distributed to shortlisted applicants nationally, regionally, and locally
Percentage of award allocations
All individual CLICS will promote their CLICS and from whatever is generated 85% will go to that individual CLICS AIMS winners and 15% is being donated by the CLICS to the national/global CLICS AIMS. Transaction fees may be deducted from the winning amounts based on fees charged by banks and online service providers.
Public Information
1.All donations made on the platform are public information
2.All the recipient AIMS on the platform are public information
3.Any discrepancy or issue is public information
Prize announcement and distribution
1.All prize winners will be announced in the award ceremony broadcasted online plus updated on the respective CLICS/Competition page.
2.The cash prizes will be deposited to the winner’s account or the parent/guardian account in case of minor.
3.Cheque and Online transfer are the two key modes. In kind awards will be emailed.
Other general questions:
1.What is CLICS stand for?
2.What is AIMS ?
3.What is CLICS program about
4.What is the concept of “yoga your ideas with songs, stories” ?
5.Where can I get details about competitions, grants and scholarships ?
6.Is this program and prizes available to all ?
7.How does it help me as an artist?
8.What is corporate CLICS ?
9.What can students do?
10.What is the offering for local businesses and startup’s?
11. How can I startup?
12.What is the Support I can give?
**All content posted and shared is the responsibility of such an individual/institute. Please see our complete terms and conditions.
Donors and Prizes
DONORS:
*Please note all donations up to 2020 to this grant were made by iINVENT
| DONOR NAME | Estm. Donation Valuation |
|---|---|
| Naperville Family and Friends : 10pm Aug 2
Sweetwaters Cafe Concert: May 20 iINVENT |
$15
$25 USD. 1.24 Million (Licensing, Consulting, Design) |
Recipients
| Recipient/Project link | Estimated Donation Valuation |
|---|---|
| INDIAN CLICS | DDCLICS | Rs. 5.4 Cr. (Licensing) | Rs. 78 Lakh (Design, PMO, Leadership, Tuitions)
USD. 25,000 (Licensing, Design, PMO, Leadership, Tuitions, Scholarship) USD. 144,000 (Remote Learning, Design, Tech) USD. 12,000 (Strategy, Design, Licensing, PMO) |
Please see FAQ section for more details.
Share To Join & Win
Share your Art | Ideas | Music | Stories Posts >> Attend the weekly sessions >> Qualify to join and win
Watch /Listen: Interns 3P’s skill development session + meeting held on 18th March ,2025 by clicking here – Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I India CLICS – Anikath, Shankar, Naveen, Ramaya, Priyanka, Nandthitha, Pallavi, Preethi, Shreya, Shruthi, Arhan I SL CLICS – Thushara, Nipuni, Nadeema, Nehara, Ayodya, Sulakshana I MCLCIS – Aishath Date: 18th March 2025. #1.Attendance #18 #2. 3P skill session – Topic: The #5 skills to develop during this summer/vacation – Overview – Balance – Health I Education I Goal.Listening and Observing with concentration and practice.Develop new skills – especially learning to communicate in English + technology.Develop good habits and overcome any 2 bad habits.Plan your goals for the upcoming year in line with – Health I Education I Goal. #3. Plan/Next Steps – Intern summer camp details discussed.On 21st March 8 pm local time, Thushar will present on the organic manure /gardening project he kick started and how it cross pollinated.The following week, on 28th March, Arhan will present his project.For those who could not join today’s session, you mayThushar will start to teach the six O-level children science and math to prep them for the upcoming exams, they will need to share the doubts/questions they… Read more »
Watch /Listen: Interns 3P’s skill development session + meeting held on 11th March ,2025 by clicking here – Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I I SL CLICS – Thushara, Nipuni, Mihina, Nishadhi I MCLCIS – Aishath Date: 11th March 2025. #1.Attendance #5 #2. 3P skill session – Topic: Overview – Importance of developing skills In today’s session, the 3 areas that we can grow by developing new skills were discussed. Exercise for the brain and body – enables the growth of physical and mental health.Disciplined lifestyle.Goal – helps to achieve your goals. #3. Plan/Next Steps – Thushar will start to teach the six O-level children science and math to prep them for the upcoming exams, they will need to share the doubts/questions they have 1 day before Thushar, he will start from tomorrow 12th March at 7pm local time.Project update – please update the AIMS and post weekly numbers and facts backed with pictures.Aishath will present her project on 14th March at 8 pm IST/SL time and 7:30 pm Maldives time. The following week, on 21st March, Thushara will present his project.For those who could not join today’s session, you may visit https://iinventme.org/internship and in the AIMS section listen to the… Read more »
Watch /Listen: Interns 3P’s skill development session + meeting held on 4th March ,2025 by clicking here – Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I I SL CLICS – Thushara, Nipuni, Mihina, Nishadhi I MCLCIS – Aishath Date: 4th March 2025. #1.Attendance #5 #2. 3P skill session – Topic: Overview – Importance of developing skills In today’s session, the 3 areas that we can grow by developing new skills were discussed. Exercise for the brain and body – enables the growth of physical and mental health. Disciplined lifestyle. Goal – helps to achieve your goals. #3. Plan/Next Steps – Project update – please update the AIMS and post weekly numbers and facts backed with pictures. Aishath will be presenting about her project on 14th March at 8 pm IST/SL time I 7:30 pm Maldives time, the following week 21st March Thushara will be presenting about his project. For those who could not join today’s session, you may visit https://iinventme.org/internship and in the AIMS section listen to the recording of the session and reply with your learning, questions, and ideas. The interns are to post what they learned and questions from today’s topic/discussion in the AIMS section. For those who could not join… Read more »
Watch /Listen: Interns 3P’s skill development session + meeting held on 25th February ,2025 by clicking here – Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I INDIA CLICS – Aniketh, Naveen, Shankar, Vishal, Shreya, Pallivi, Anjitha, Shruthi, Preethi, Nandhitha I SL CLICS – Thushara, Nipuni, Mihina, Nishadhi I MCLCIS – Aishath Date:25th February 2025. #1.Attendance #13 (New interns 2) #2. 3P skill session – Topic: Project Plan/Standard tasklist – Overview – In today’s session, the importance of creating a project plan/ standard tasklist was discussed with the students. The 3 steps to include in a standard tasklist are – Task – What is the task to be done.Time – When the task should start and end.Owner – Who is responsible for completing the task. #3. Plan/Next Steps – Project update – please update the AIMS post weekly numbers and facts backed with pics.Aishath will be presenting about her project on 14th March at 8 pm IST/SL time I 7:30pm Maldives time.For those who could not join today’s session, you may visit https://iinventme.org/internship and in the AIMS section listen to the recording of the session and reply with your learning, questions, and ideas.The interns are to post their learning and questions from today’s topic/discussion… Read more »
Watch /Listen: Interns 3P’s skill development session + meeting held on 18th February ,2025 by clicking here – Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I INDIA CLICS –, Anikath, Shankar, Vishal, Smitha, Vikas, Pallivi, Preethi, Shreya, Ramya, Shruthi I SL CLICS – Thushara, Nipuni, Mihina, Nishadhi I MCLCIS – Aishath Date:18th February 2025. #1.Attendance #15 (New interns 4) #2. 3P skill session – Topic: Mantras to prepare for exams. Balance in the 3 priorities – health, learning, and personal life. Set a timetable – use project management skills (time, task, and expectations management). Complete your notes. For subjects that you find difficult, practice them daily, and clarify your doubts from your teachers, and classmates. Give your best – give your 100 % / best while you are studying, do not worry too much about the futuristic results, and what may come the result learn from each of the results. #3. Plan/Next Steps – 1. Project update – please update the AIMS post weekly numbers and facts backed with pics. 2. For those who could not join today’s session, you may visit https://iinventme.org/internship and in the AIMS section listen to the recording of the session and reply with your learning, questions, and ideas.… Read more »
Watch /Listen: Interns 3P’s skill development session + meeting held on 11th February ,2025 by clicking here – Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I INDIA CLICS – Basava, Soubhagaya, Anikath, Shankar,Arhan Smitha,Vikas,Naveen,Pallivi,Nandhitha I SL CLICS – Minhina I Thushara I Nishadhi I MCLCIS – Aishath Date :11th February 2025. #1.Attendance #14 (New interns 4) – #2. 3P skill session – Overview – In today’s session, the 3 steps to bring one’s ideas to life were discussed. The 3 steps are as follows – 1. Catch – capture the ideas you get in a book. 2. Plant – start to share your ideas with people that will assist you. 3. Grow – start working on your idea by giving your 100% and learn from every result. #3. Plan/Next Steps – 1. Project update – please update the AIMS post weekly numbers and facts backed with pics. 2. For those who could not join today’s session, you may visit https://iinventme.org/internship and in the AIMS section listen to the recording of the session and reply with your learning, questions, and ideas. 3. The interns are to post their learning and questions from today’s topic/discussion in the AIMS section. For those who could not join… Read more »
Watch /Listen: Interns 3P’s skill development session + meeting held on 4th February ,2025 by clicking here – Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I INDIA CLICS – Basava, Soubhagaya, Anikath, Shankar, Smitha I SL CLICS – Minhina I Thushara I Nishadhi I MCLCIS – Aishath Date :4th February 2025 #1.Attendance #9. Existing interns – #9 New interns – 2 #2. 3P skill session – Topic: Skills to become quick learners. Overview – In today’s session the 3 important skills that one needs to develop to be learn and grow are as follows – Listen and observe with concentration. Take down notes. Practise. #3. Plan/Next Steps – 1. Project update – please update the AIMS post weekly numbers and facts backed with pics. 2. For those who could not join today’s session, you may visit https://iinventme.org/internship and in the AIMS section listen to the recording of the session and reply with your learning, questions, and ideas. 3. The interns are to post their learning and questions from today’s topic/discussion in the AIMS section. For those who could not join this session, you may visit https://iinventme.org/internship and in the AIMS section /on this post list the recording of the session. 4. Interns to invite the team… Read more »
Interns weekly meeting + 3P’s skill development session held on 28th January 2025. Minutes – Interns Weekly Status Meeting Attendees: Gerard I INDIA CLICS – Soubhagaya, I Smitha I Arhan I SL CLICS – Minhina I Ninpuni I Nishadhi I Thushara I MCLICS – Aishath Date :28th January 2024 #1.Attendance #8 Existing interns – #8New interns – 0#2.Project AIMS Shared on CLICS – #4. #3.Project Updates – INDIA CLICS – Arhan: Project – Music instrument lessons – Taught 20 kids musical instruments – Piano 2 sessions for 17 students + Guitar 2 sessions + 3 students.Kavya: Project – Literacy project for elderly citizens – Taught 4 elders 1 session. Smitha: Project – Gardening project – Planted 1 white rose plant+cleant the garden + trained 2 new team members on the project. SL CLICS – Thuhsra: Project – English + Tech classes for children in need – Taught 11 kids in need basic English in 1 class. For more details please visit – AMITSU CLICS : iINVENT Center in Sri Lanka for kids in need : Project – Math lessons for children – 8th std. taught 2 students in 1 class and 9th std. 6 students in 1 class. For more details… Read more »
Watch /Listen: Q2 Internship Award Ceremony held on 23rd January 2025 by clicking here – To apply to qualify & win awards/grants in line with the iINVENT Internship program and for more details please visit: iinventme.org/internship Keynote speaker – The keynote speakers shared their experiences and train of thought in line with concepts, practices, and ideas that will help the child develop good ideas and practices and enable them to focus and do well in their studies, pursue their hobbies, and good ideas. 1.Shri. Umesh Bammakkanavar (KES) Designation – BEO (Block Educational Officer) Hubballi Rural. Dept. of schools and education, Dharwad, Karnataka. 2. Kumari. Meghana RC Designation – Founder Director STEP-IN ACADEMY, Choreographer & Bollywood Fitness Trainer. 3. Shri. Ramajan Nadaf Destination – Technology trainer DDCLICS. Performers during the event – Smitha I Grade 10th I Kannada Song “Munjane Manjali”. – INDIA CLICS Mihina I Grade -O levels I Song in Sinhala “Piya rajuni’. – Srilanka CLICS Aishath I Grade – 8th I Poem composed by her – “Journey of a Whale.” – Maldives CLICS Recognization & Awards – The top performers from our student community who have performed the best for the last quarter 1st Oct – 31st Dec in… Read more »