AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0 launched 

AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0 launched 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – International Relations & GS-III – Innovation

In news

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Sirius, Russia launched ‘AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0’.
• It is a 14-day virtual programme for Indian and Russian schoolchildren.

Key takeaways 

• The first Indo-Russian bilateral youth innovation initiative, the AIM–Sirius programme seeks to develop technological solutions (both web- and mobile-based) for the two countries.
• Over a two-week programme, 48 students and 16 educators and mentors will create 8 virtual products and mobile applications addressing global challenges in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic.
• Innovations developed by the student teams will leverage 21st-century technologies such as app development, artificial intelligence, blockchain, machine learning etc.