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Enter the Mayor’s Science and Innovation Fair

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p>The Mayor’s Science and Innovation Fair is open to learners in <strong>Grades 8 to 11</strong> and aims to promote creativity, science, innovation and forward thinking. <br></p><p>We are looking for concepts and designs that address challenges our societies face on a daily basis. The concepts will be transformed into designs and, where possible, developed into physical models which will be showcased at the Mayor’s Science and Innovation Fair on Saturday, 14 October 2023.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">How to enter</h2></span> <p>Develop a project description of your project highlighting the problem you are addressing, your innovative solution and the potential impact. <br></p><p>Your project description should be 300 words or less and you can attach documents, images or diagrams to support your submission. All document should be submitted in PDF format. <br></p><p>Choose one of the options below to submit your entry:<br></p><ul><li> <strong>Option 1</strong>: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id=25a6bb10-0893-4291-b5f1-b578057f8394">Submit your entry online</a>.<br></li><li> <strong>Option 2</strong>: <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/SCIENCE_FAIR_ENTRY_FORM.pdf" target="_blank">Download and complete the entry form</a>. <br>Email your completed form, together with all supporting documents, to <em><a href="mailto:Mayors.Projects@capetown.gov.za">Mayors.Projects@capetown.gov.za</a></em>.<br></li></ul><p>Make sure you read through the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/SCIENCE_FAIR_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS.pdf" target="_blank">competition terms and conditions </a>and view the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Science_Fair_Innovation_resources_and_ideas.pdf" target="_blank">innovation resources and ideas</a>.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> By submitting an entry form, you confirm that the project you submit is your original work and does not violate any copyrights or intellectual property rights. Your submission also grants the Mayor's Science and Innovation Fair and its partners the right to use project information for promotional and education purposes.</p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Prizegiving<br></h2></span> <p>A prizegiving ceremony will take place at the Mayor’s Science and Innovation Fair.<strong></strong></p><ul><li> <strong>Date: </strong>Saturday, 14 October 2023</li><li> <strong>Venue:</strong> <em>Auditorium, Cape Town Science Centre, Observatory</em><br></li><li> <strong>Time:</strong> 15:00<br></li></ul> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:489px;"> <caption>Prizes</caption> <thead><tr><th colspan="1"><br></th><th>1st prize<br></th><th>2nd prize<br></th><th>3rd prize<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th colspan="1"> <strong>For learner(s)</strong></th><td> R25 000 cash </td><td> R15 000 cash </td><td> R10 000 cash </td></tr><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"> <strong>For the school</strong></th><td rowspan="1">R50 000 cash</td><td rowspan="1">R30 000 cash</td><td rowspan="1">R20 000 cash</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span> <p>For more information, email<em> </em><em><a href="mailto:Mayors.Projects@capetown.gov.za">Mayors.Projects@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

Submit your entries from 28 August - 2 October 2023.

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