THESE two Indian enterprises among eight finalists in Stanford Center's Longevity Challenge
Two innovative Indian teams, Flo and Kahaani, are among the eight finalists. The 12th Annual Longevity Design Challenge finals will take place on April 22 at Stanford University’s Li Ka Shing Center.
Two Indian enterprises are among the eight finalists announced by the Stanford Center on Longevity for its 12th Annual Longevity Design Challenge.
According to the official post, this year’s theme, ‘Reimagining Education and Learning for Long Lives’, showcased innovative solutions from university students globally, aiming to tackle the changing educational needs of individuals at all stages of life.
Who are these two Indian enterprises?
Flo (Indian Institute of Technology, India): A deck-building card game inspired by ikigai, taking players on a journey of exploring connections between challenges and personal abilities, said the post.
Kahaani (MIT WPU, India): An interactive educational kit for marginalised children in India that teaches social-emotional learning through games.
The other finalists
Bloom (School of Visual Arts, USA): An app designed to help unemployed youth discover career paths and overcome mental health-related obstacles by encouraging them to explore activities and interests.
KoMi (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy): A web platform that helps people develop soft skills and provides a digital skills portfolio.
Mission of Generations (University of Maribor, Slovenia): A board game that helps grandparents improve their digital skills while bonding with their grandchildren.
Praxice (University of Maribor, Slovenia): A web platform designed to help young professionals bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the practical experience required to enter the IT job market.
Silver Tech Explorers (Harvard University, USA): A program designed to enhance digital literacy among older adults through personalised, in-person workshops supported by an AI-powered classroom assistant app.
Veritas (Texas A&M University, USA): A Canvas course that equips young adults in Pakistan with fact-checking skills to counter digital misinformation on social media platforms.
When are the Finals?
The 12th Annual Longevity Design Challenge finals will take place on April 22, 2025, at Stanford University’s Li Ka Shing Center. During this event, finalist teams will present their innovative designs, competing for the $10,000 first prize.
How to watch the event?
The Finals are open to the public. For those unable to attend in person, event recordings will be available afterwards.
The event will feature a keynote presentation by Mitchell Stevens, a Stanford Graduate School of Education professor and co-director of the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL). Additionally, there will be a panel discussion featuring four dynamic entrepreneurs in the education and longevity sectors.
- The Longevity Design Challenge encourages innovative educational solutions for lifelong learning.
- Indian teams Flo and Kahaani exemplify the growing presence of Indian innovation in global educational initiatives.
- The event highlights the importance of social-emotional learning and accessibility in education.
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