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[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]Women in Tech Mauritius, part of the global Women in Tech\u00ae movement, is committed to closing the gender gap and empowering girls and women in technology. In collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, we are launching the first edition of Tech for Ecology. The Tech For Ecology is a project-based competition where students use technology to tackle real-word ecological challenge(s) that they face at school, at home or in the community. The Tech For Ecology competition aims to create awareness, inspire and engage young girls in the field of science and technology.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”150px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]The Tech For Ecology competition aims to raise awareness, inspire and engage young girls in the field of science and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Create Awareness & Inspire \u2013 Encourage college girls to develop innovative solutions that address ecological and digital\u00a0 \u00a0sustainability challenges. [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]The competition is open to girls of Grades 7, 8, and 9 or equivalent from all secondary schools in the Republic of Mauritius. Participants can participate individually or in a team of three (3) – five (5) students\u2019 maximum under the guidance of one educator\/mentor\/parent\/relative. Participants can register in the name of their school\/club\/organisation\/group\/family. There is no limit on the number of entries from a school\/club\/organisation however a student can be part of only one project. All participants\/teams will be required to attend a workshop at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Step 1: REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Deadline: 8 May 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Interested teams of 3 – 5 students have to register online at: https:\/\/forms.gle\/UP22Uwzjraf4zSae9<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Step 2: WORKSHOPS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Registered teams are required to attend workshops at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre. The date and time of the workshops will be communicated at a later stage.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Step 3:WORK ON THE PROJECT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Students should work on project report and deliverables as outlined in the Deliverables section. Guidelines to write the project report: The project report should not be more than 10 pages. It should contain the following sections: Guidelines for Video Presentation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Present in either English or French. [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text] Prizes<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> First prize<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> <\/p> Rs 15,000 + Trophy<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> Second prize<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Rs 10,000 + Trophy<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr> Third prize<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td> Rs 5,000 + Trophy<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15904″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]24 April 2026<\/strong>: Deadline for online Registration Mid-May 2026: Workshop at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre on digital sustainability, storytelling and presentation. [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Director<\/strong> Old Moka Road, Bell Village<\/span><\/p>\n Tel: 2132773, Fax: 2132726<\/span><\/p>\n Email: education@rgsctf.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Website: rgsc.govmu.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15907″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15908″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n2. AIMS<\/h4>\n
\n\u2022 Promote Innovation \u2013 Foster creativity, teamwork, and environmental consciousness by exploring the intersection of technology and ecology.
\n\u2022 Develop Key Skills \u2013 Strengthen presentation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on participation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15901″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15902″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n3. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?<\/h4>\n
4. HOW TO PARTIICIPATE<\/h4>\n
\nWebsite: rgsc.govmu.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n1. Introduction (About 1 page): Briefly introduce the project.
\n2. Problem Statement (About half a page): Describe the problem being faced, who is impacted by the problem\/challenge
\n3. Aim and objectives of the project (About half a page): Define the aims, objectives, and reasons for undertaking the project.
\n4. Proposed Solution (About 2 pages): Detail the proposed solutions, describe the step by-step approach, who will benefit from this project and how it will create value for them?<\/span>
\n5. Prototype (About 2 pages): An outline of the technologies and tools used, and how the project can realistically be developed and implemented. Describe your prototype by illustrating with snapshots\/screenshots..
\n6. Expected outcomes (About 1 page): Describe how the project will positively impact the environment or contribute to sustainability.
\n7. Conclusion (About 1 page): Summarize the project\u2019s impact, challenges faced, and suggestions for improvement.
\n8. References (About 1 page): List consulted articles, books, magazines, and websites.
\n9. Acknowledgement (about half a page): Recognize people who contributed to project success.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n2. Keep the video presentation within a 3-minute time limit.
\n3. Provide a clear and logically structured description of the project.
\n4. Use visual aids effectively.
\n5. RGSC or Women in Tech Mauritius will not provide computers for presentations.
\n6. Any other support that enhances the presentation quality is allowed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15903″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n5. <\/strong>PRIZES<\/h4>\n
6. Important Dates<\/h4>\n
\n05 June 2026<\/strong>: Deadline for Submission
\n19 June 2026<\/strong>: Announcement of short-listed teams
\n26 June 2026<\/strong>: Finals and Prize-Giving ceremony<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n7. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE<\/h4>\n
\nRajiv Gandhi Science Centre,<\/span><\/p>\n8. Downloadables<\/h4>\n