Student teams work with local organizations to understand problems around food and housing security, clean water and air, and sustainable practices. Teams address a specific problem and build solutions. At the end of the GCIL term, each team creates a two-minute video and a written report defining the problem, their solution, and a proposal to enact their solution.
Here are the videos and reports from 2025, when students traveled to Bangalore, India to address grand challenges:
WellWise | Team Biome
WellWise is an online platform that connects farmers and residents with reliable well contractors, promotes community engagement, and provides best practices for sustainable water management.
Desi Amma | Team Green Foundation
Desi Amma is a company that purchases regeneratively farmed organic produce from farmers at a premium price and resells it in urban markets under a unified brand, aiming to support the economic growth of regenerative agriculture while increasing public awareness and access to truly organic, sustainably sourced food.
Eco Leaders | Team Parikrma
EcoLeaders is a nature-based educational program designed to reconnect children ages 10-14 with the outdoors, fostering environmental stewardship, leadership skills, and social cohesion through immersive camps and school-based clubs.
ImPath | Team Rise Bionics
ImPath is a digital platform that connects Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) executives with vetted NGOs to streamline CSR funding and ensure impactful community development.
YatriMitra | Team Sensing Local
YatriMitra is a digital signage solution designed to improve navigation and accessibility for bus commuters in Bengaluru by providing clear, real-time information at bus shelters.
Ottige | Team India Rising Trust
Ottige is a ridesharing app that allows users to share auto rides to and from their nearest metro station, reducing cost and improving last-mile connectivity.