InnoVenture 2.0 – An Inter-School Innovation and Start-up Competition, hosted by Don Bosco School, Alaknanda on August 8, 2025, was a vibrant celebration of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Conceived as a brainchild of the School Innovation Cell, the event brought together nine leading schools of New Delhi in a contest of ideas and prototypes addressing real-world challenges.
The day began with the lighting of the lamp ceremony, followed by a warm welcome address by Rev. Fr. Sujith Augustine, Principal, Don Bosco School, Alaknanda, and a thought-provoking keynote address by Guest of Honour, Rev. Fr. Noble George, Principal, Don Bosco Technical Institute, New Delhi.
The competition was graced and judged by an eminent panel comprising Rev. Fr. Noble George; Mr. Nitin Mathur, Founder & Chief Strategist at RENTIT4ME; and Ms. Mallika Bajaj, Founder & CEO of Ballistic Learning Systems & Little Yellow Beetle Studios, whose expertise and guidance added great value to the event. Participants from nine reputed schools – Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan; Convent of Jesus and Mary; Don Bosco School, Alaknanda; Fr. Agnel School, New Delhi; Gyan Bharati School; Holy Child Auxilium School; Vasant Valley School; Presentation Convent; and St. Anthony’s Sr. Sec. School – showcased their ingenuity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through startup pitches and prototypes.
After careful deliberation, the top three teams were awarded with trophies, certificates, and cash prizes worth INR 10,000, recognizing their exceptional talent and potential to bring their ideas to fruition.
First Position: Don Bosco School, Alaknanda
Second Position: Fr. Agnel School, New Delhi
Third Position: Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan
The event was coordinated seamlessly by Ms. Reema Joseph, Ms. Elizabeth Thomas, Mr. Baiju Mathew, Mr. Saiby Mathew, and Mr. Robin Singh, whose dedicated efforts ensured its success. A heartfelt vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Saiby Mathew, marking the close of a day that celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of youth and inspired the innovators of tomorrow.
Ayaan Mehdi, 11-B