INNOVATION CHALLENGE

We would like to welcome all innovators to participate in our innovation challenge. The competition’s objective is to provide a platform for innovators worldwide to present the results and findings of their innovations. The judging will be conducted online by the appointed panel of juries.

A. Terms & Regulations

 

Please read these terms and regulations carefully before registering:

  1. This competition is open to all.
  1. Participation is allowed individually or in groups (maximum EIGHT (8) people per group.
  1. The competition will consist of THREE (3) sub-themes which are:
  2. a) Innovation in Education / Accounting / Finance / Management / Economics / Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related areas.

(b) Social Science and Entrepreneurship

(c) Technology, Computer, Engineering and Science.

  1. Participation in Malay or English is allowed.
  1. The competition will be held virtually, and no physical exhibition will be held during the competition period. The evaluation will conducted online by the appointed panel of evaluators.
  1. Participants must submit the registration form, innovation abstract and proof of payment before August 31st 2024.
  1. Registration acceptance letter (acceptance letter) and payment confirmation will be emailed to participants before September 15th, 2024.
  1. Each entry will be charged a fee of RM200.00 per entry. There is no limit for entries per person. However, each entry must feature a different innovation project. An entry fee is charged for each participant.
  1. The entry fee can be made via online payment during registration and submission of the Abstract through this link:
  1. Participants must create a 3-5-minute video uploaded on the YouTube channel before September 30th 2024.
  1. Participants must ensure that the innovation work produced is original and has not been competed in other innovation competitions.
  1. No refund will be allowed if the participant withdraws from the competition or is rejected due to plagiarism issues.
  1. The decision of the jury is final. All participants will receive an e-certificate from the organizer.

B. Innovation Abstract Instructions

 

  1. The body of the Abstract must be written in English
  1. Use the Microsoft Word template (HERE) to prepare your Abstract.

C. Video Link Instructions

 

  1. Video preparation
  • The produced video must:
  1. Last 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Either in Malay or English.
  3. Include the innovation challenge montage provided by the conference organizer and position it at the beginning of your video. You may download the video montage HERE
  4. Explaining the introduction, problem statement, the objective of the innovation produced, purpose of innovation that is designed, advantages / Improvements / Benefits of Innovation, target users of innovation, user testimonials of innovation, research / Study on the effectiveness of the innovation produced ( if any), IP / Copyright status and others (if any), commercialization / Collaboration with Industry and others (if any)
  1. Video submission
  • Innovation videos must be uploaded to YouTube and displayed publicly.
  • The video’s title on YouTube must include the registration code and the title of the innovation. Example: INO-ICAME001 (Innovation of Teaching Materials in Education Courses)
  • The innovation video must be an original work and not contain elements of plagiarism.

D. Payment Instructions

Payment and registration must be made no later than September 30th, 2024, and can be done using the UPSI E-PAYMENT system HERE. Go to our E-payment page, then click on the Innovation Competition (INO-ICAME) 2024, organized by the Faculty of Management and Economics.

 

Any questions related to conference fees can contact our treasurer, Dr. Rosmini Ismail (email: rosmini@fpe.upsi.edu.my) or Mr. Mohd Zulfikar Zainal Abidin (email: zulfikar@upsi.edu.my)

 

Registration form, abstract submission and proof of payment: Link Here

https://forms.gle/yyzXEfHLN6C536656

 

 

Submission of the Video Link: Link Here

 https://forms.gle/31ipwAvhj6mDrmRd6

Kindly contact us if there are any queries or issues with the Innovation Challenge:

Dr. Aisyah +6013 251 2468
Dr. Syarifah +6013 441 4847
Dr. Azrizal +6019 919 1181