In a dynamic prelude to the upcoming Maldives Ocean Hackathon, the PMU organised a mini-ideation bootcamp, ‘Baikulhabai’, targeting 9th-grade students across the greater Male’ region as part of the Maldives Ocean Hackathon aimed to instil an entrepreneurial mindset in aspiring innovators. The event was facilitated by the SparkHub. Baikulhabai, a hands-on Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop, kickstarted the ideation process for 50 students, fostering creative idea generation and team collaboration. The students, representing different schools, quickly formed teams, igniting their passion for innovation. The students achieved remarkable milestones in a mere 3-hour, gaining fresh perspectives, and honing They achieved remarkable milestones in a mere 3-hour critical thinking skills.

The session concluded with students presenting their ideas to a panel including Mr. Ajwad Musthafa, the Permanent Secretary of MoECCT, and Mr. Ibrahim Waheed, the Project Manager of DMADD. Despite the challenging experience, the young innovators demonstrated unwavering determination and resilience, showcasing immense potential and brilliant ideas.

Avas Drone Service (A.D.S) emerged as the standout innovators, securing the top spot with their groundbreaking concept focused on providing life-saving medical assistance in remote areas during emergencies. The team's pivot from a jetpack to a drone exemplified effective knowledge application gained through mentoring. The winning team earned an exclusive invitation to the prestigious Maldives Ocean Hackathon, as well as a visit to experience the Crossroad Maldives’ Marine Discovery Centre.