International Invention & Innovative Competition

DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Greetings!

I would like to express my gratitude to all participants who have participated in the International Invention and Innovative Competition (InIIC), Series 2/2020. This is the second virtual version of InIIC.

When the Malaysia government imposed the recovery Conditional Movement Control Order (MCO) due to a dropped in Covid-19 daily cases, there were requests from participants to organise the competition in the conventional way, just like we did previously. However, it was a hard decision to make, as the pandemic is unpredictable. Thus, we decided to continue with the virtual InIIC to minimise the risks.

It was barely four months since the businesses reopened before the third wave hits Malaysia. Again, schools and higher institutions have been closed and Online Distance Learning (ODL) has been fully implemented. However, despite the closures and challenges, I am amazed with young and adult innovators who put efforts and have strong determination to submit the materials by the deadlines, while staying at home. You have just proved that you are the real innovators, who always find solutions to problems, by ‘Changing Lives in a Brilliant Ways’.

We received almost 130 registrations from several countries. There were 109 groups from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the UAE and the USA that confirmed the participation. Each project was evaluated by two expert juries from their fields. 50 marks are allocated for the innovation, while 14 and 16 marks are for other aspects (intellectual property, award, etc) and presentation (video and poster) respectively. All 40 juries were very committed judging the projects to ensure the results released as scheduled.
Congratulations to all the winners!

Wishing you more success in the future. We look forward to serving you again. Stay safe, stay at home.

“Changing Lives in Brilliant Ways”

Best Regards,
Nadzri Salleh

Note:

Posters will be displayed here soon. Since many groups keep the video private, we will not embed and share the links. However, there are few groups set the videos public, you may search the videos on YouTube.
Certificates will be emailed by stages. If you not receive it in a week, please let us know.
We are still waiting for the ISBN number from the National Library. We were told that the application would be a bit late during MCO. We will publish the book on MNNF Publisher website after we receive it and email the updates.

See the POSTER HERE

'Changing Lives in Brilliant Ways'

We are seeking innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility-related barriers in the community. We invite all professionals and students to use their creativity, working individually or in teams with industry, government and community partners, to identify an accessibility-related issue, and create an innovative and unique solution to it.

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY
Chapter in eBook
Conference Proceedings

Changing Lives in Brilliant Ways (Series 2) will be published in end Oct / early Nov 2020. Please submit an essay by the deadline. More details available on the 'Guidelines' section.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In order to be eligible for InIIC, the following criteria must be met:

All applications must be the original work of those making the submission.
Maximum number of a group member is five (including the leader). RM50/USD15 is charged for one additional person. Allowed up to 8 members per team only.
Participants must submit an abstract in English
Submission is only valid once the payment has been made.

FLOW PROCESS

DEADLINES

Early Bird Registration & Payment (30% off)
28 August 2020

Normal Registration & Payment (20% off)
16 October 2020

Poster & Video Link Submission
19 October 2020

Full Paper Submission (Optional)
21 October 2020

PRIZES & AWARDS

Prizes will be awarded to the best ideas in the following categories:

Outstanding Project:
RM1,000 Cash & e-Certificate

Diamond Category A:
RM300 & e-Certificate

Diamond Category B:
RM300 & e-Certificate

Diamond Category C:
RM300 & e-Certificate

GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE IN CATEGORY A, B, C
e-Certificate

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judging is based on the following criteria:

Novelty - How is this design unique or innovative compared to other designs in this category?
Benefit to the User - How does this design benefit the intended user through its performance, comfort, safety, ease of use and/or affordability?
Benefit to the Society - How does this design benefit greater good; consider society, the environment, culture and/or the economy?
Commercialization - Is the idea based on a clearly identifiable client/customer need? How will it create value?
Others - Other value such as publication, award, recognition, intellectual property etc.

*Judging criteria may change and vary for each category.

Please disseminate this poster to your students, colleagues & contacts. Thank you!

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