Segue 2.0
August 18, 2025 2026-02-20 11:27Segue 2.0
SEGUE 2.0
SEGUE 2.0
What's the Challenge About?
In the Segue 2.0 Global Design Thinking Challenge, we’re really interested in linking new ideas and ways of doing things with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are 17 big goals created to solve some of the world’s toughest problems by 2030. In a special part of the challenge, participants can focus on connecting their new ideas with one or more of these goals. This makes their ideas even more powerful and helpful on a global level.
Award Pool
6 Lakhs
Objective
Hands-On Experience
Participants will gain practical experience applying design thinking principles to real-world challenges, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Innovation
Collaboration
Mentorship
Recognition
Multi-Module
Duration
2000+
Challenge Structure
The Segue 2.0 challenge encompasses three steps, each tailored to exemplify a different phase of design thinking, culminating in a physical event that celebrates the power of innovation
Step 1: Team Registration: (fees for registration Rs 500/ USD 10 per team)
In the initial step, teams will register under a chosen theme. This process encourages participants to focus on a specific domain, aligning their passion and skills with the challenge’s objectives. Note: Registration fees will be refunded if a team is selected for the Physical Event and participated at the nodal center.
Step 2: Proposal Submission (Feel, Define, Divergence)
Teams will submit their proposals, leveraging the feel stage/empathy, define the problem statement and Divergence of Ideas as stages of design thinking. Participants will demonstrate a deep understanding of the problem areas, exhibit empathy for affected communities, and clearly define the challenges they aim to address.
Step 3: Physical Event (Convergence, Communicate)
This is the heart of the challenge, where participants converge to apply the ideas including the prototype and test stages of design thinking as well communicate the solution effectively. Collaborative workshops, expert mentorship, and hands-on activities will refine ideas, facilitate the creation of prototypes, and foster iterative testing. Note: TA will be paid for Sleeper class to all participants and accommodation will also be provided to the participants.
Award Categories
The Segue 2.0 challenge recognizes outstanding efforts across several categories, celebrating the innovative and impactful solutions that participants create.
This award recognizes a solution that demonstrates outstanding creativity, going beyond the limits of conventional problem-solving methods
This award acknowledges the solution that can make a long-lasting and significant impact on society by addressing crucial issues in a transformative manner.
This award acknowledges the solution that demonstrates a commitment to addressing the needs of diverse communities and ensuring equal access to benefits.
Every team who reaches the final event will receive this Award, recognizing their dedication to sustainable innovation and their role in a positive change.
Design Thinking is
intelligence made visible.|
Timeline of Segue 2.0
The Segue 2.0 challenge comprises of mentorships, trainings, and certification leading to the Grande Finale.
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