These Terms govern entry to Intellectaa iChallenge, a global innovation challenge for school students organised by NanoThink Spectrum (OPC) Private Limited. By entering you accept these terms. Registered office: NanoThink Spectrum (OPC) Private Limited, No. 7/52C, Vettukattu, Palavilai, South Palavilai, Kollangodu, Vilavancode, Kanyakumari – 629160, Tamil Nadu, India.
1. Eligibility
Open to school students in grades 8–12 (or equivalent) worldwide. A parent or legal guardian must consent to the entry. One entry per student per edition. An entry may have up to two student authors.
Edition 1 dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Entries open | 1 September 2026 |
| Entries close | 30 November 2026 |
| Shortlist announced | 31 January 2027 |
| Winners announced | 28 February 2027 |
2. Entry fee
| Entrant | Fee | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| High-income countries | US $20 + applicable taxes | After entry, via a secure payment link we email |
| Middle-income countries | US $10 + applicable taxes | After entry, via a secure payment link we email |
| Low-income countries | US $5 + applicable taxes | After entry, via a secure payment link we email |
The fee is set automatically by the World Bank country income classification of the country given at entry. Schools entering several students may write to us for a bulk registration discount.
Your entry is confirmed once the fee is paid. Students from low-income countries who face difficulty with the fee may write to us for a supported entry.
3. Entry requirements
- Maximum 1,500 words, in one of two formats: iResearch or iBuild.
- The entry must be the student’s own original work.
- Use of AI tools must be disclosed honestly. Entries that appear wholesale AI-generated are disqualified.
4. Judging
Entries are judged by our editorial board on originality, scientific thinking, clarity, and impact and creativity. Judges’ decisions are final. The entry fee supports prizes and independent judging; it has no influence on results.
5. Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | US $100 gift prize, publication fee waived for the accepted article, and a featured author spotlight |
| Two runners-up | US $50 gift prize each and publication fee waived for the accepted article |
| Top 10 finalists | Publication fee waived for the accepted article and a finalist certificate |
| All other entrants | Participation certificate and 50% off the publication fee at Intellectaa Journal for Teens |
Gift prizes are delivered as an Amazon gift card for the winner’s country, or an equivalent transfer where unavailable. Winning entries are published only after standard editorial review and require a signed parental consent form.
The 50% discount is valid until 31 August 2027. The entry reference is the discount code and can be used once. The article is reviewed in the normal way, and the discount applies to the publication fee only if it is accepted.
6. Disqualification
We may disqualify an entry that breaches the eligibility criteria or the originality requirements above.
7. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, our total liability is limited to the entry fee paid.
8. Governing law
Governed by the laws of India, with exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of Tamil Nadu.