VIIIC 2026 has three (3) competing categories and accepts submissions focusing on Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Business & Management. The innovation presented can be at various levels of technology readiness ranging from a commercially-ready product to an idea or concept.

COMPETING CATEGORIES

GROUP MEMBERS PER TEAM (MAX 6 PAX)

SCOPE
INNOVATION TYPE

Academician, Professional, Industry & Postgraduate Students

Working adults in academia, teaching institutions, professional & industry sectors, postgraduate students enrolled in the Masters or PhD programmes

Academician, Professional, Industry, Postgraduate Students
Maximum 6 persons to a team

Postgraduate Students
Maximum 6 persons to a team, including a maximum of 2 Lecturer

 
  • Science & Technology
  • Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Business & Management
  • Product
  • Prototype
  • Software
  • Idea
  • Concept
  • System Process
  • Method
  • Technique
  • Programs

Undergraduate Students/Polytechnic & Community College
Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate students from any higher learning institution

Maximum 6 persons to a team, including a maximum of 1 Lecturer or 1 Teacher

  • Science & Technology
  • Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Business & Management
  • Product
  • Prototype
  • Software
  • Idea
  • Concept
  • System Process
  • Method
  • Technique
  • Programs

Secondary School Students
Secondary school students from Public & Private School including MRSM, Technical and Vocational Schools

Maximum 6 persons to a team, including a maximum of 2 Teachers or 2 Guardians

  • Science & Technology
  • Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Business & Management
  • Product
  • Prototype
  • Software
  • Idea
  • Concept
  • System Process
  • Method
  • Technique
  • Programs

STEPS OF SUBMISSION

Taking part in VIIIC 2026 requires participants to provide the Project Details, Video Link, and Proof of Payment.

STEP 1: Registration
STEP 2: Payment
STEP 3: Submission

1. Prepare the Extended Abstract required for Registration. Kindly adhere to the word limit for each section. DOWNLOAD THE EXTENDED ABSTRACT DOCUMENT HERE. 

2. Once you’re ready to register, click on the online registration link and upload the Extended Abstract into the Registration Form.

3. Extended Abstract for all competing categories need to be in English except for Secondary School Students, who can use Bahasa Melayu.

1. Payment of fees per group is made according to the Participant Type.

2. Payment should be made using UiTM’s payment portal with the links provided under the Payment tab.

3. Keep the payment receipt generated as Proof of Payment for Submission and submit it in the SUBMISSION FORM.

4. Regrettably, multiple group payments are not available.

1. Once your Video is ready, submit the Project Details, Proof of Payment and Video Link in the online Submission Form.

2. The duration of the Video should be less than 10 minutes.

3. The Video should present the Project Details succinctly and fulfill the judging criteria.


Important: A publicly-accessible YouTube or Canva link is preferred. Please ensure video links are open for public viewing. Google Drive links are discouraged.

Beneficiary's name: Bendahari UiTM
Beneficiary's Address: Pejabat Bendahari, Aras 2 Bangunan FF1, UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Account number or IBAN: 12168010003457
Name of bank: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB)
Name & Address of bank: Bank Islam, No. 1, Jalan Elektron E U16/E, Seksyen U16, Denai Alam, 40160 Shah Alam, Selangor
Bank code (SWIFT CODE): BIMBMYKL
Reference: VIIIC 2026

Awards

1

1 Diamond Innovation Award

(Academic/Professional/Industry/Postgraduate)

2

1 Diamond Innovation Award

(Undergraduate Students/Polytechnic & Community College)

3

1 Diamond Innovation Award

(Secondary School Students)

1

1 Diamond Innovation Award

(Academic/Professional/Industry/Postgraduate)

2

5 Platinum Innovation Awards

(Undergraduate Students/Polytechnic & Community College)

3

5 Platinum Innovation Awards

(Secondary School Students)

Winners for each competing category will receive a group certificate.
The Results Announcement ceremony will take place virtually in October 2026.