INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INNOVATION & IDEAS COMPETITION 2023

5 DECEMBER 2023

IN PARTNERSHIP

TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN TRENDS IN 2023

We invite you to join International Business Innovation and Ideas Competition 2023 (INOVASI23) on 5th December 2023. INOVASI23 seek innovative, cost-effective, practical solutions, and new ideas  to business,  management, teaching and learning. The event is about finding and celebrating talents, supporting early-stage ideas and facilitating a network of innovators in shaping our society  for the better.  

The competition will showcase the creative work of individuals or teams in industry, government, universities, schools and community.  Thus, INOVASI23 is open for all especially students, young entrepreneurs, academicians, and tech professionals worldwide.

Be part of INOVASI23 for the innovation and solution!

Download poster of INOVASI21

OUR PARTNERS

Welcoming remarks from our partners

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Mohamad Asyraf Wan Afthanorhan

Deputy Dean (Reseacrh and Development)
Faculty of Business and Management
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia

Tuan Haji Wan Zuraidi bin Che Wan Zaid

Ketua Penolong Pengarah Kanan Bahasa (Sektor Pembelajaran)
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Terengganu

Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin

President
Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA)
Terengganu Chapter

Professor Dr. Isti Fadah

Dean
Faculty of Economics and Business
Universitas Jember

Professor Rafis Abazov

Vice President
Centre of Cooperation and Strategic Development
Kazakh National Agrarian Research University

AWARD CEREMONY - Tuesday, 11.00AM

TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN TRENDS IN 2023

We invite you to join International Business Innovation and Ideas Competition 2023 (INOVASI23) on 5th December 2023. INOVASI23 seek innovative, cost-effective, practical solutions, and new ideas  to business,  management, teaching and learning. The event is about finding and celebrating talents, supporting early-stage ideas and facilitating a network of innovators in shaping our society  for the better.  

The competition will showcase the creative work of individuals or teams in industry, government, universities, schools and community.  Thus, INOVASI23 is open for all especially students, young entrepreneurs, academicians, and tech professionals worldwide.

Be part of INOVASI23 for the innovation and solution!

Download poster of INOVASI21

DEADLINES

Abstract Submission

20 NOV 2023 (EXTENDED)

Registration

20 NOV 2023 (EXTENDED)

Video Submission

30 NOV 2023

Judging Process

1 - 3 DEC 2023

Award Ceremony

5 DEC 2023

CATEGORY

  1. The competition is divided into FOUR categories:
    Researchers/Professionals 
    Teachers
    Students (Higher Institutions)
    Students (Secondary & Primary Schools)
  2. We welcome product, service, marketing, organizational, process and business model innovations in the field of (but not restricted to):
    Accountancy
    Business
    Entrepreneurship
    Finance/Islamic Finance
    Human Resource Management
    International Business
    Insurance/Takaful
    Management
    Marketing
    Risk Management
    Teaching/Learning

JUDGING CRITERIA

Business Innovation

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 Users – How does this design benefit the intended users 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.  

Business Ideas

INOVASI23 also welcomes brilliant ideas or prototypes. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

Novelty – How is the idea/prototype unique or innovative compared to other designs in this category?

Benefit to the Users – How does this idea/prototype benefit the intended users through its performance, comfort, safety, ease of use and/or affordability?

Benefit to the Society – How does this idea/prototype 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?

Innovation in Teaching & Learning

INOVASI23 also welcomes innovations in teaching and learning which can be commercialized. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

Novelty – How is the idea/prototype unique or innovative compared to other designs in this category?

Benefit to the Users – How does this idea/prototype benefit the intended users through its performance, comfort, safety, ease of use and/or affordability?

Benefit to the Society – How does this idea/prototype 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?

PRIZES & AWARDS

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

Outstanding Projects
Medals & e-Certificates

1 Grand Award

3 Semi-Grand Award

5 Special Awards

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallists
e-Certificates

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY

We aim to publish:

Abstract Book
Chapter in Book  

Submission of full paper is optional. However, participants are encouraged to submit full papers of their innovations to be published as chapter in book by end of June 2024. Please submit an article by the deadline. More details are available on the ‘Guidelines’ section. 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

DEADLINE: 20 NOV 2023 (EXTENDED) 

An abstract of 250-500 words must be submitted containing background of your innovation, problem statement, objective, novelty, benefits to society etc. Template of the abstract can be downloaded from the Guidelines section.

REGISTRATION

10 JUNE – 20 NOV 2023 (EXTENDED)

Each entry must be accompanied by an entry fees of:
Researcher/Professional
USD30/RM140
Teachers & Students
USD20/RM92
(EARLY BIRD: 6 JUNE – 30 JULY 2023 entitled to 10% discount)

PROCESS FLOW

TERMS OF REFERENCE

  1. Each entry must be accompanied by an entry fees of:
    Researcher/Professional
    USD30/RM140
    Teachers/Students
    USD20/RM92
  2. An invention/innovation is presented in the form of video presentation.  Prototypes and business ideas are also welcomed and be presented in video form.
  3. Inventor/innovator must complete a separate entry form for each invention/innovation, which they wish to compete. Not more than one invention/innovation may be submitted on each form.
  4. The team members of each project is limited to EIGHT (8) people ONLY.
  5. The decisions of the judges are final. Any complain will not be entertained.
  6. The submitted title of invention is final and cannot be revised.
  7. Any changes after the form is submitted will not be entertained.
  8. All enquiries can be directed to Secretariat:

Tuan Haji Wan Zuraidi bin Che Wan Zaid