Overview
Global Problem Solvers (GPS 5.0) is a 6D.Thinking–powered, real‑world problem‑solving program designed for Under‑16 Learners. The program immerses students in authentic, real‑world ecosystems and progressively builds their ability to Observe, Understand, Design, and Deliver Solutions to complex problems.
Learners move through four expanding ecosystems—from their immediate surroundings to global cities—developing not only problem‑solving skills, but also the mindset, work culture, and civic awareness required to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
At the core of GPS 5.0 is the complete 6D Work Cycle, ensuring learners experience work the way it happens in the real world:
Discover - Define - Design - Derive - Develop - Deliver
Across 8 seasons and approximately 180 hours, students engage in structured, hands‑on projects with increasing complexity, scale, and stakeholder interaction, preparing them to become future‑ready problem solvers.
Discover
Immerse in the real world. Observe, listen, and build empathy.
Define
Frame the core problem. Analyze insights and identify focus areas.
Design
Ideate, sketch, and conceptualize human-centered solutions.
Derive
Translate ideas into workable concepts. Map resources and feasibility.
Develop
Build and iterate prototypes. Test and refine them with user feedback.
Deliver
Deploy the solution. Communicate impact, reflect, and learn from outcomes.
GPS 5.0 is a journey into
real work
real world
real impact
GPS 5.0 is Designed For
Curious, Open-minded Learners between the Ages of 10 and 16, and for Parents and Institutions that value Life-time Capability Building with Strong Foundations towards Life & Problem-Solving.
Why GPS 5.0
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Moves beyond Classroom Learning into Real‑World Ecosystems
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Builds early exposure to Work, Systems, and Stakeholders
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Develops Problem-Solvers, NOT Rote-Learners
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Scales learning from Local aka Gully to Global contexts
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Society 5.0 - The world where Gen-Alpha lives and thrives
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Solving Problems with and without Technology
Society 5.0
Society 5.0 is a visionary blueprint for the future that goes beyond traditional industrial and information societies, aiming to create a human-centered “Super Smart Society.” It was first proposed by the Government of Japan as part of its national science and technology strategy to address real-world challenges using advanced digital technologies.
In Society 5.0, cyberspace (digital world) and physical space (real world) are highly integrated, enabling data, AI, robots, and IoT systems to solve complex societal challenges — from healthcare and mobility to sustainability and education — in ways that improve lives everywhere.
Unlike past eras (from hunting and agriculture to industry and information), Society 5.0 focuses on optimizing human well-being through technology, ensuring that innovations benefit people of all ages, backgrounds, and geographies.
Why it matters to GPS 5.0 and 5.OIL
The GPS 5.0 program is rooted in the principles of Society 5.0, preparing learners to live, work, and contribute in a future where:
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Human creativity works hand-in-hand with intelligent machines
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Data and digital tools empower problem solving
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Solutions are human-centered, inclusive, and sustainable
This alignment ensures that students are not just learning skills but are becoming future impact creators equipped to thrive in a super-smart, interconnected world.
Key Features of Society 5.0
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Human-Centered Design: Technology is used to enhance quality of life and solve social challenges.
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Integration of Digital and Physical Worlds: Advanced analytics and AI improve real-world systems and services.
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Societal Innovation: Innovations are applied beyond industry to areas like mobility, civic services, and sustainability.
Future of Work and World Readiness
Confidence in real-world environments
The ability to work with ambiguity
Early exposure to systems, constraints, and responsibility
A strong sense of purpose and direction
Future-proof: Adaptive curriculum that evolves with industry needs
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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Street/Gully
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3 Seasons - 18 hrs/season
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54 hrs - Level Total
Flexible Season Cohorts
Momentum - 6 Weeks/Weekends
Ignite - 6 Days
Blitz - 3 Days
Level Fee
₹ 75,000
Focus
Building the foundational work culture and understanding the basics of real-world work.
Competencies Developed
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Understanding what work means in the real world
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Introduction to the 6 kinds of work (D1–D6)
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Teamwork, communication, and basic documentation
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Observing and defining problems accurately
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Designing small‑scale, feasible solutions within familiar ecosystems
LEVEL 2
Municipal / County‑Level Problem Solving
Roads, Traffic Systems, Public Utilities, Water Bodies, Local Governance
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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Municipality/County
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2 Seasons - 24 hrs/season
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48 hrs - Level Total
Flexible Season Cohorts
Momentum - 6 Weeks/Weekends
Ignite - 6 Days
Blitz - 3 Days
Level Fee
₹ 1,00,000
Focus
Designing viable solutions in interconnected, multi-stakeholder environment
Competencies Developed
Navigating complex stakeholder networks
Understanding budgets, feasibility, constraints
Scaling solutions beyond Level
Intermediate modeling, design thinking, and solution refinement
LEVEL 3
Metropolitan-Level Problem Solving
Water, Sanitation, Mobility, Waste, Digital Access, Urban Systems
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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Metropolitan
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2 Seasons - 24 hrs/season
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48 hrs - Level Total
Flexible Season Cohorts
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Momentum - 6 Weekends
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Ignite - 6 Days
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Blitz - 3 Days
Level Fee
₹ 75,000
Focus
Working with contemporary, large-scale city challenges.
Competencies Developed
Understanding real-time dynamic city problems
Using civic datasets, geospatial tools, citizen feedback
Designing scalable prototypes
Communicating solutions to civic authorities and institutions
LEVEL 4
Cosmopolitan-Level Problem Solving
Global cities such as Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, New York City
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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Cosmopolitan
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1 Season - 30hrs/season
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30 hrs - Level Total
Flexible Season Cohorts
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Ignite - 6 Days
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Blitz - 3 Days
Level Fee
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TBD ( Travel & Stay during International Stay not included )
Focus
High-order problem solving in advanced, global cities
Competencies Developed
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Exposure to global socio-technical ecosystems
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Climate, child safety, cyber, wellbeing, infrastructure challenges
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Advanced solution frameworks
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Submitting solutions to international bodies and receiving official feedback