SIGHT News

🌐Introducing the 2026 SIGHT Global Contest The IEEE SIGHT Committee is launching the SIGHT Global Contest, a worldwide initiative that brings SIGHT Groups together through  creativity, innovation, and social impact. How to Participate Submit your 2026 SIGHT Group Activity Initiative Application SIGHT Groups that receive funding through the SIGHT Group [...]

The IEEE SIGHT Committee is excited to announce that applications for the 2026 SIGHT Group Activity Initiative are officially open through 31 August! 💡 What’s New in 2026 For the first time, established and active SIGHT Groups can receive up to US$300 in funding to support their 2026 humanitarian technology [...]

On April 5, 2025, ENSIT opened its doors to a new kind of innovation movement: Humanovators 1.0. Organized by IEEE SIGHT Group ENSIT and the IEEE ENSIT Student Branch, the event set out to explore how technology and humanitarian purpose can come together to solve one of Tunisia’s most urgent [...]

Marking a milestone in collaborative community engagement, the 7th Edition of AeroKids Inspires Young Minds was co‑organized by IEEE SIGHT ESPRIT SBG, IEEE AESS ESPRIT SBC, and IEEE WIE ESPRIT SBAG. The groups were also honored to join forces with two local partners, Castra‑Events and the Youth Center of Kalaat [...]

We are pleased to announce the IEEE SIGHT Group of the Year- the Acropolis Institute of Techn and Research SB SIGHT Group! Their work in sustainable agriculture, STEM education, and digital awareness reflects a clear dedication to leveraging technology for social impact and highlights the meaningful change that student‑driven initiatives [...]

Congratulations to Nithin Francis from the IEEE Kerala Section SIGHT Group, the 2025 SIGHT Volunteer of the Year! His leadership, mentorship, and work on humanitarian projects, including initiatives like ENCORE and SUSTAINTIA, have strengthened SIGHT engagement across IEEE.

  IEEE Tech4Good is now accepting project proposals for 2026! The Tech4Good program provides funding for teams of IEEE members to apply their technical expertise to real challenges in their local communities and advance technology for meaningful social impact. SIGHT Groups are invited to submit proposals by 15 March for [...]

The 2026 SIGHT Committee is thrilled to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 IEEE SIGHT Volunteer of the Year Award and the IEEE SIGHT Group of the Year Award! Established in 2019, these awards recognize individuals and Groups that have significantly  contributed to the SIGHT program by strengthening [...]

The Kenya Section SIGHT Group hosted a workshop focused on Community-Driven Sustainable Initiatives under the theme "Innovative Approaches for Fostering Innovation and Sustainable Livelihoods." The event included an insightful keynote session and panel discussion that explored a case study on the integration of technology in Agritech. Participants gained valuable insights [...]

The Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT) SIGHT Group, along with a team of technical experts, successfully brought solar street lights and mobile charging stations to off-grid communities in Nigeria. This project focused on boosting sustainable energy access, thereby enhancing safety and connectivity for local residents. Throughout the [...]

In February, the Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Student Branch SIGHT Group proudly organized the ECLIPSE 3.0 SIGHT Camp in Mundiyeruma, a rural village on the outskirts of Idukki district. The camp brought together 33 dedicated volunteers who conducted surveys across approximately 50 households. Our main goal was to gain [...]

On behalf of the IEEE SIGHT Committee, we are very pleased to announce that the 2025 SIGHT Group Activity Initiative Application is now open! IEEE SIGHT is again offering funding of up to US$200 to established and active Groups to support their humanitarian technology activities in 2025.  SIGHT groups must have been [...]