OPPO India Partners with AIM to Establish First PPP-model Atal Tinkering Lab
- ByStartupStory | July 15, 2023
OPPO India, in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) as its knowledge partner, has announced the establishment of the first-ever Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) in Kerala. This lab is based on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and aims to empower the youth by fostering entrepreneurship and technological skills.
The inauguration of the lab took place on July 10, 2023, at St Paul’s CEHSS in Kuriachira, Thrissur, with the presence of Rajeev Chandrashekar, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and Information Technology. The primary objective of this initiative is to create a future-ready workforce and nurture innovative thinking among young individuals.
So far, the government has established 10,000 ATLs across 35 states and union territories in India through grants. Chintan Vaishnav, MD of Atal Innovation Mission, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, stating, “The establishment of the first PPP Atal Tinkering Lab in collaboration with OPPO India is a significant milestone in India’s School Innovation journey. Through this new modality of partner-established ATLs, we hope to democratize tinkering and make it available to many more students across the country.”
The ATL at St Paul’s CEHSS will empower students in grades six to 12 to develop innovative solutions. They will have access to advanced technology tools such as 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, miniaturized electronics, space technology, drone technology, and technology-inspired textiles.
The collaboration between AIM and OPPO, with the implementation partner Learning Links Foundation, follows the ‘Hub n Spoke’ strategy. It aims to create an innovative learning environment through practical experiences and regular training sessions. The ATL at the nodal school will act as a hub where students from neighboring government schools can conduct experiments in the lab. Additionally, it will extend its support to three community schools.
Through the ATL, students with exceptional potential will be identified and nurtured through the Student Innovator Program and the ATL Marathon. This will provide them with mentorship opportunities from renowned entrepreneurs and prepare them to compete in national and regional contests, fostering lifelong learning.
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