Till 2013, a total of 73 Indian students have won 87 awards and accolades at Intel ISEF competing against more than 6 million high school students from across the world.  Winners at the Intel ISEF not only win laurels for the nation but also get the opportunity to have a minor planet named after them. From 1999-2013, 16 students from India have had the unique honour of having minor planets named after them.

“It’s very encouraging to see this tech-savvy young generation focused on innovations that solve complex problems. As an industry, we need to act as a catalyst for this generation to help create disruptive technologies that can have a positive impact on people’s lives,” said Ms Kumud Srinivasan, President, Intel India. “To this effect, Intel is making efforts to help mentor these young scientists and expose them to global opportunities in Intel ISEF.”

Four mega national level fairs are now affiliated with IRIS 2013 making it the largest research-based science fair in the country. With these affiliations, IRIS provides a broader platform and opportunity for young students to compete for prizes and scholarships at an international level.

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