IGCSE & O Level Edition
The first edition of SDGDC HL to go live. Open to IGCSE and O Level students. Run by NGN India. Free to enter. Round 1 is active now.
What happens in this edition
Over 4 days, your team identifies a real-world problem tied to one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. You then design and build a practical, working solution — not a concept or a presentation about what you could build. An actual output that functions.
At the end of the 4 days, you present your solution. Strong teams receive recognition. Selected teams advance to Round 2.
Who can enter
This edition is open to students currently studying the IGCSE or O Level curriculum. You do not need prior experience in coding, design, or engineering. You need a team of 4 to 6 people, a problem worth solving, and the drive to build something that addresses it.
For eligibility details, see the Eligibility page.
Edition details
Status: Round 1 — Active
Conducted by: NGN India (NextGenNav India)
Duration: 4 days
Team size: 4 to 6 people
Entry fee: Free — no registration fee
Tools allowed: Unrestricted — AI, code, hardware, no-code, anything
Output required: A working solution (not just a concept deck)
How to participate
Form a team of 4 to 6 students. Register through the registration form — it takes a few minutes and is completely free. Once registered, your team will receive further details about the 4-day challenge window, what to submit, and how the evaluation works.
For a full breakdown of the process, see How SDGDC HL Works. For rules and submission requirements, see the Rules & Submission Guide.
What happens after Round 1
Once the IGCSE & O Level Edition closes, and all other curriculum editions complete their own rounds, every edition's winner enters Round 2 — hosted by NGN International. This is the first time teams from different curricula compete against each other.
The top teams from Round 2 advance to the International Final.
For the full progression map, see the home page or How It Works.