Where student innovators, nature scientists, and digital creators join forces with the Pixodus characters to rewild our planet — and compete to represent India at the global stage in South Korea.
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RIO is a global student movement that believes the next generation of innovators will be the ones who rewild our planet. It is not just a competition — it is a curriculum, a community, and a call to action for every student from Class 4 to undergraduate level.
Through three extraordinary challenge tracks — Nature & Ecology, Ritual & Culture, and Applied Imaginations & Cognitive Science — students discover that rewilding the Earth begins with rewilding the mind.
RIO is backed by the Pixodus character universe from Pixel Galaxy Studio's Saving Icebergs IP — a story of three RGB Whoctopus characters and a W8 guide who travel the planet teaching communities how to bring nature back. This is not a textbook. This is an adventure.
To nurture a generation of Greenie Agents and RIO Innovators — students who are committed to making the world a better, wilder place. Through interactive challenges, real-world projects, and the Pixodus story universe, students gain the skills, knowledge, and courage to become true guardians of the Earth.
RIO runs across 45 immersive learning sessions hosted on the Rio Voyage app, available in 120+ cities. Every challenge is tied to a Pixodus character's quest — making the science feel like the adventure it actually is.
Each character in the Saving Icebergs story represents a different dimension of planetary rewilding. Complete their challenges. Earn their badges. Join their mission.
The bold explorer of the trio. Pixo R dives into the most polluted ecosystems and sparks the cleanup. Students in the Nature track follow Pixo R's field missions — from coral reef restoration to urban forest mapping.
The meditating philosopher of the group. Pixo G connects ancient ritual wisdom to modern ecological science. Students in the Ritual track study indigenous knowledge, traditional ecology, and ceremonial land stewardship through Pixo G's story arc.
The artist and visual chronicler who processes the world through creation. Pixo W8 holds the brushes, the data, and the questions. Students in the Applied Imaginations track design creative solutions using cognitive science and systems thinking.
The giant silent guardian — sketched but never fully seen, always present. Oceano's intelligence guides all three Whoctopus characters and symbolises the planetary intelligence that students unlock through the Olympiad. The Grand Prize is named in Oceano's honour.
The IP Universe behind RIO
Saving Icebergs is the story of three RGB Whoctopus characters and their W8 guide on a journey to rewild Planet Earth. Each chapter of the book corresponds to one RIO challenge track. As students complete Olympiad rounds, they unlock new chapters of the story — making their academic journey part of a living, evolving narrative adventure. The book is published by Pixel Galaxy Studio as part of the GTM Fuel IP universe.
From registration to representing India in Korea — every step builds your skills, your profile, and your planet-saving portfolio.
Visit rio.olympiad.in — register free. Receive your unique Pixodus Participant ID via email. Unlock the Rio Voyage app starter missions.
25-minute online quiz. 10 questions across your chosen track. Score 8/10 or above to advance to the Quarter Finals.
25-minute advanced quiz. 15 questions. Score 13/15 to qualify as one of the top 1000 Quarter-Finalists. Earn the Wearable Badge of Honour.
3-hour online essay writing. Propose innovative, real-world solutions to a global environmental challenge. Top 100 become Semi-Finalists.
Pitch your groundbreaking idea live. Top 10 Finalists named Defenders of Earth. Top Winner receives the Oceano Grand Prize — a fully funded trip to South Korea.
From digital certificates to a fully funded Korea trip — every stage of RIO delivers tangible recognition for your innovation.
The top winner of RIO 2026 will receive a fully funded trip to South Korea — including flights, accommodation, and participation in a youth innovation summit hosted by KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency). You will represent India on the global stage, present your rewilding innovation to international judges, and join the Pixel Galaxy Studio creative circle as a Young Innovation Ambassador.
Featured in the RIO documentary. Opportunity to represent India globally. National media coverage. Certificate signed by Pixel Galaxy Studio and KOCCA.
Exclusive Staff of Greenie Agents digital badge. Invitation to the RIO Online Innovation Summit. LinkedIn-verified achievement. Mentorship from Pixel Galaxy Studio curators.
Physical Wearable Badge of Honour — a symbol of your commitment to planetary rewilding. Official Quarter-Finalist certificate. Pixodus character collectible digital card set.
Official digital certificate. Your unique Pixodus Participant ID. Access to the full Rio Voyage app curriculum. Entry into the RIO global alumni community.
Pick the track that matches your passion. Each track has its own Pixodus guide, challenge curriculum, and prize path.
Study and propose solutions to real-world ecological challenges — coral reef degradation, urban deforestation, wetland loss, and species extinction. Guided by Pixo R, the bold explorer.
Explore how ancient indigenous practices, traditional ecological knowledge, and cultural ritual systems offer the most sophisticated planet-care frameworks ever developed. Guided by Pixo G, the meditating sage.
Design creative, technology-driven solutions to planetary crises using cognitive science, systems design, AI, and imaginative thinking. Guided by Pixo W8, the white chronicler-artist.
Visit rio.olympiad.in and create your profile in under 3 minutes. Choose your innovation track. Get your unique Pixodus Participant ID instantly.
Access 45 immersive learning sessions across your chosen track. Complete weekly missions. Collect Pixodus character story chapters as you progress.
25 minutes. 10 questions. Everything you need to know is in the app curriculum. The quiz opens 1st September 2026.
Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Grand Finale. Each round unlocks more of the Pixodus story — and brings you closer to the Korea stage.
Whether you reach the Finals or the Qualifiers, every RIO participant joins the global Greenie Agents alumni community — a lifelong credential in planetary innovation.
Students Class 4 to Undergraduate — All Indian students enrolled in any recognised school, college, or university
120+ Cities — RIO is available in every state of India. International registrations welcome.
100% Online — All rounds (Qualifiers, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals) are fully online. The Grand Final is hybrid — online + live venue.
Team or Individual — Participate solo or as a team of up to 3. Teams receive a collective certificate and shared prize eligibility.
Registration is free — No fees to participate. All curriculum content is free via the Rio Voyage app.
Languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi. More regional languages launching Q2 2026.
Join 50,000+ student innovators across India who are learning, competing, and building real solutions for the planet's most urgent ecological crises — guided by the Pixodus characters and backed by KOCCA Korea.