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"Build Your World. Discover the Problem. Create the Solution."

India's premier student innovation challenge expanding nationally! Form your 2-member student team, build your miniature Discovery World, solve real community challenges using paper robotics, and earn your Ticket to the Grand Finale.

3rd Year

National Expansion

3 Themes

Creator, Quest & Roboverse

May 9 2027

Tiruvannamalai Finale

THINKAVER 3.0 Students Innovation
2 Students Per Team Formed AFTER Discovery Day
Praya Labs × Funobotz Spreading Knowledge

THINKAVER 3.0 Competition Roadmap

From Discovery Day and competition kit access to the National Grand Finale in Tiruvannamalai on May 9, 2027.

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PHASE 1 • DISCOVERY DAY & NATIONAL COMPETITION REGISTRATION

Discovery Day Hands-on Workshop & Competition Team Registration

1. Discovery Day Entry
₹354 (₹300 + 18% GST)

Per individual participant. Includes 1-day hands-on paper robotics workshop, certification, and takeaway Discovery Character Bot Kit. Scheduled across districts between October 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027.

2. Competition Team Registration
₹2,000 + GST / 2-Member Team

Full entry for 2 students. Includes both kits (Discovery Character Kit + Discovery World Mission Kit) and national challenge access.

🎉 Special Privilege: Flat ₹350 Discount for All Discovery Day Participants!

All students who participate in Discovery Day (₹354) receive an instant flat ₹350 discount when registering their 2-member team for the THINKAVER National Competition. Simply enter your registered mobile number during team checkout and the discount is deducted automatically!

In-School Discovery Day: Schools and Campus Ambassadors can organize a dedicated Discovery Day on their own campus anytime between October 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027.
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PHASE 2 • SOLVE MISSIONS & SUBMIT VIDEOS

Solve the Mission & Submit Video Presentation

Submission Window: December 15, 2026 – February 28, 2027

Teams unpack their hardware, assemble their character bot, build their miniature world model based on their chosen theme (Creator's Planet, Adventure Quest World, or Roboverse Academy), and solve a community challenge.

Video Submission Requirements:
  • 3-minute video showing the working robot & miniature world layout
  • Explanation of problem discovery and engineering solution
  • Submitted online via student pass portal between Dec 15, 2026 and Feb 28, 2027
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PHASE 3 • TICKET TO THE FINALE

Jury Evaluation & Ticket to the Finale

Ticket to the Finale Reveal: March 15 – April 15, 2027

Submitted project videos are evaluated by an independent national jury on problem discovery depth, creative miniature world design, character robotic logic, and articulation. Qualifying teams receive their official Ticket to the Finale revealed between March 15 and April 15, 2027, along with their live arena challenge brief!

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PHASE 4 • GRAND FINALE

National Grand Finale 2027

May 9, 2027 | Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Selected finalist teams assemble live in Tiruvannamalai to demonstrate their world models, execute the live arena mission challenge, and compete for National Championship Trophies, institutional awards, and cash prizes!

View Full Pathway & Schedule Details

Choose the World You Want to Build

Click Read Story on any theme to view its mission lore. All 4 characters are suitable for all 3 themes!

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01. Creator Planet

A vibrant village where smart infrastructure thrives! Explore the tollgate, river bridge, school, library, water tower, market, hospital, park, and fire station.

  • Focus: Village Life & Smart Infrastructure
  • Characters: All 4 Bots Compatible
  • Hardware: Theme Kit Included
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02. Adventure Quest World

A magical land of wonder and adventure! Journey past the Grand Gateway into the Hidden Forest, Rainbow Bridge, Castle Place, Mystery Cave, and Dragon Valley.

  • Focus: Magical Lands & Forest Exploration
  • Characters: All 4 Bots Compatible
  • Hardware: Theme Kit Included
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03. RoboVerse Academy

Where students, teachers, engineers, and robots innovate together! Discover the Smart Entrance Gate, Welcome Center, Knowledge Center, and Robo Testing Arena.

  • Focus: Robotics, Coding & AI Innovation
  • Characters: All 4 Bots Compatible
  • Hardware: Theme Kit Included
Select

Funobotz Discovery Characters

Every character is suitable for all three themes! Built by student teams using their official competition kit.

Suitable for Grade 3 – Grade 4 Suitable for All Themes

Petalo - The Sunflower Bot

It has LEDs on the eyes, so it gives light source to the world. Bright, cheerful, and provides illumination for any world solution. Suitable for all 3 themes: Creator’s Planet, Adventure Quest World, and Roboverse Academy!

Grade Level Grade 3 – Grade 4
Characteristics LEDs on Eyes • Light Source
Petalo Character Click to enlarge
Explore All Themes & Character Specs

Why Kids, Teachers & Schools Choose THINKAVER

A high-impact 3-in-1 innovation ecosystem: hands-on maker learning for kids, turnkey pedagogy for teachers, and national prestige for schools.

Students

100% Hands-On Making

Student participation includes a single competition kit per team (featuring the designated bot: Petalo, Quacky, Tiko, or Tolly). Master mechanical linkages, circuits, and problem discovery to solve real challenges across 3 Discovery World themes.

Teachers

Turnkey Pedagogy

Zero preparation stress! Practical classroom guides, NEP 2020 experiential learning alignment, and prestigious National Mentor recognition certificates for guiding student teams.

Schools

Zero Lab Infrastructure

Turn normal classrooms into dynamic maker arenas with zero specialized hardware needed. Showcase your institution's innovative talent on a nationwide competition stage!

Read Detailed Benefits & School Comparison

Awards & Grand Finale Honors

Stage felicitations and honors on May 9, 2027 in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

National Champions

Top 3 overall teams receive National Championship Trophies, cash innovation grants, and gold medals.

Theme Excellence

Best Creator's Planet, Best Adventure Quest, and Best Roboverse Academy models honored with trophies.

Academic Partner Pioneer

Recognizing outstanding schools and educators leading community STEM innovation.

View Complete Awards Structure

Important FAQs

Discovery Day is a hands-on paper robotics workshop conducted at your local venue or school. The entry fee is ₹354 per participant (₹300 + 18% GST) and includes an official certificate plus a takeaway character bot kit (Petalo, Quacky, Tiko, or Tolly).
Flat ₹350 Discount Guarantee: All students who participate in Discovery Day (₹354) receive a flat ₹350 discount when they register their 2-member team for the THINKAVER National Competition (standard fee ₹2,000 + GST). When you enter either student's registered mobile number during registration, the ₹350 discount is verified and applied automatically!
No mandatory online classes on Phase 2! Because core bot assembly, paper engineering mechanics, and circuit wiring are directly scheduled and taught hands-on during Discovery Day itself, teams are already prepared to build their world models independently with mentor guidance.
Yes! All 4 characters (Petalo, Quacky, Tiko, and Tolly) are completely suitable for all 3 themes (Creator’s Planet, Adventure Quest World, and Roboverse Academy). Teams can choose whichever character bot mechanism best fits their community solution.

Bring Discovery World to Your School

Register your 2-member innovator team (₹2,000 + GST) or join Discovery Day at just ₹354 per student (with a flat ₹350 discount when you enter the competition).

Register 2-Student Team Onboard School for Discovery Day