iINVENTme Grants and Scholarships
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Winners
Scholarship and grant winners:
| Name | Amount | Currency | Location | Category | Award event/link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhil M Kalal | 36,000 | INR | Hubli, India | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Kavya Amminabhavi | 21,000 | INR | Hubli, India | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Basavva Angadi | 18,000 | INR | Hubli, India | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Thushara Javee | 51,700 | SLR | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Nethmi Aloka | 45,000 | SLR | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Aishath Shahlam | 1055 | MVR | Vaadhoo, Maldives | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Annaporna Limbikai | 6000 | INR | Hubli, India | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Chandhana Hosur | 6000 | INR | Hubli, India | Top intern | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Mihina | 7000 | SLR | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Attendance | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Smitha Mulagund | 2000 | INR | Hubli, India | Attendance | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Soubhagaya Patil | 2000 | INR | Hubli, India | Attendance | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| TBV | 1000 | INR | Summer Camp | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU | |
| TBV | 1000 | INR | Hubli, India | Summer Camp | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| TBV | 1000 | INR | Hubli, India | Summer Camp | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Ganesh (DCPUD) | 500 | INR | Hubli, India | Tech Project | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Michael (DCPUD) | 500 | INR | Hubli, India | Tech Project | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| Sashikiran (DCPUD) | 500 | INR | Hubli, India | Tech Project | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
| INR | Hubli, India | Tech Project | https://youtu.be/bECyPadzuFU |
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.
iINVENTme Grants and Scholarships
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
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 [product_crowdfunding_list_backers backer_template=”%first_name%”] |
$15
$25 USD. 1.24 Million (Licensing, Consulting, Design) [product_crowdfunding_list_backers backer_template=”%sum%”] |
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.
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