Innovation Jatra

Welcome to I Jatra: Innovation Meetup

Welcome to the official page of I Jatra, an innovation meetup organized by Sanjiwani Secondary School in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Nepal (EWB Nepal) and STEM Karyashala. This event celebrates the creativity and hard work of our students, empowering them to bring their innovative ideas to life and address societal issues through their unique products.

About the Event

Event Details

• Date: This Friday 7th Asar, 21th June

• Time: 11 AM to 3 PM

• Location: Sanjiwani Secondary School

The I Jatra: Innovation Meetup is a platform for our students to showcase their innovative products, developed through the principles of design thinking. The main goal of this program is to empower students, foster their ideas, and provide an opportunity to sell their creations.
Supported by

This event is made possible by the support and collaboration of:

• Engineers Without Borders Nepal (EWB Nepal)

• STEM Karyashala

• Sanjiwani Model Secondary School

For You
What is All this?

Project Overview: Establishing Innovation Center in Schools

This project, a collaboration between Engineers Without Borders Nepal (EWB Nepal) and STEM Karyashala, aimed to establish Innovation Centers in schools to foster innovation and problem-solving skills among students in grades 8 and 9. The implementation phases included:

1. Initial Planning: Zoom meetings were conducted to assess needs, plan resources, form a teacher group, and establish an Innovation Club of 30 students.

2. First Visit (5 days): A Design Thinking Workshop (Student Accelerator Program) was conducted to teach hard skills (e.g., business research, CAD design) and soft skills (e.g., communication, teamwork).

3. Maker Space Setup (3 months): The Innovation Center was set up, managed by a lead teacher, where students created products for an exhibition.

Ongoing Support: Biweekly reports and follow-ups ensured progress and provided support.

4. Second Visit: Progress was assessed, additional training was offered, and future guidance was provided.

5. Ongoing Activities: Students led innovation activities, trained juniors, and submitted updates, with the potential for additional grants based on performance.

6. Final Visit: Progress and student projects were reviewed to determine eligibility for further grants.

Conclusion: The project aimed to empower students as innovators and problem solvers, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork to prepare them for positive societal contributions.

And then ??


The Student Accelerator Program (SAP) was a transformative 5-day Design Thinking Workshop designed to foster essential skills and a creative mindset for entrepreneurship in students. The program aimed to:

1. Develop problem-solving skills by identifying and reframing problems as opportunities.

2. Encourage collaboration and effective teamwork.

3. Embrace failure as a learning experience to build resilience.

4. Instill an entrepreneurial mindset, promoting problem-solving and community-oriented behaviors.

5. Apply design thinking to real-world situations, enhancing creativity and innovation.

SAP addressed the need for essential skills in a rapidly changing world driven by globalization and technological advancements. The program involved a 5-day training where students worked in groups on specific problems, developed solutions, created prototypes, and presented their ideas to industry experts. Each group was mentored to facilitate critical and creative thinking. The program emphasized co-learning with six hours of daily work and two meals on-site.

In summary, SAP aimed to nurture creators, innovators, and problem solvers prepared to tackle real-world issues and contribute positively to society.