ABOUT VIIIC
The first International Business and Management Virtual Innovation & Invention of Ideas Competition (VIIIC) was organized by the Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM Puncak Alam in 2021.
In the 3rd instalment of the competition, VIIIC 2024 encourages teams to compete to develop and present novel solutions to specific challenges or problems. Participants are encouraged to showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial spirit to address the competition's objectives. This competition often attracts diverse talent and ideas in Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities; and Business and Management. Entries are judged by a jury, typically experts in relevant fields, who evaluate submissions based on its feasibility, originality, and potential impact.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Registration | By 15th July 2024 | ||
Submission | By 15th July 2024 | ||
Announcement of Results | November 2024 | ||
THEME
Innovation for Impact
WHY JOIN US?
Affordable Fee
The Fee Covers (Certificate)
Awards
Innovation Diamond Award & Innovation Platinum Awards
International Level
Potential collaboration with international industry
Contact Us
Email to: viiic@uitm.edu.my
Competition Details
VIIIC 2024 has three (3) competing categories and accepts submissions focusing on Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Business & Management. The innovation presented can be in various levels of technology readiness ranging from a commercially-ready product to an idea or concept.
COMPETING CATEGORIES | GROUP MEMBERS PER TEAM (MAX 8 Pax) | SCOPE | INNOVATION TYPE |
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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 8 persons to a team
Postgraduate Students
Maximum 8 persons to a team, including a maximum of 4 Lecturers
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Undergraduate & Polytechnic Students Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate students from any higher learning institution | Undergraduate & Polytechnic Students Maximum 8 persons to a team, including a maximum of 1 Lecturer or 1 Teacher |
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Secondary School Students | Secondary School Students |
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Taking part in VIIIC 2024 requires participants to provide the Project Details, Video Link and Proof of Payment.
STEP 1: Registration | STEP 2: Payment | STEP 3: Submission |
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1. Prepare the Project Details required for Registration. Kindly adhere to the word limit for each section. DOWNLOAD THE PROJECT DETAILS DOCUMENT HERE.
2. Once you’re ready to register, click on the online registration link and upload the Project Details into the Registration Form.
3. Project Details 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.
4. Regrettably, multiple group payment is 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 fulfil 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. |
Awards
GrandWinners
The Grand Winners for each competing category will receive a group certificate and a trophy.
Winners for each competing category will receive a group certificate.
The Results Announcement ceremony will take place virtually in November 2024.
JRY APPLICATION
Interested parties consisting of academicians, industry practitioners and educators are invited to submit your interest to serve as a jury. Submit your application here.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Participants are encouraged to address these themes in the 10-minute video presentation.
Applicability: Problem Solving
Provide a problem statement focusing on the significance of the issue. Also, explain the extent of which the idea would solve the issue.
Novelty: Newness and Innovativeness
Explain how the idea differs from existing models/ products/ services, and whether there are any new elements or newness introduced.
Novelty: Unique and creative
Explain how the idea could possibly introduce changes and improvement to the society, economy and/ or the environment.
Business Potential or Application Potential
Explain whether the innovation captures strategies for commercialization or application into non-profit or governmental use. Showcase evidence of collaboration, partnerships and end-use product/ model for business, non-profit or governmental sectors.
Technology Readiness Level – Measurement for Innovation Readiness
Specify the level of innovation readiness based on the Technology Readiness Level. Justify the selection of the Technology Readiness Level for this project.
Intellectual Property
(Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Industrial Design, IC Layout Design, Geographical Indication) Specify whether the innovation has received Intellectual Property Recognition.
Quality of Presentation
Comprehensive and effective content delivery.
PAYMENT
Payment via credit card is AVAILABLE via UiTM’s payment portal. The payment link will take you to the page you see below. Check to see if the fee corresponds with the participant type. We regret to inform you that multiple group payment is not available.
Important Note:
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Kindly fill in your FULL NAME ONLY in the NAME/ COMPANY/ ORGANISATION column.
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Omit the STUDENT/ STAFF/ PARTICIPANT ID (OPTIONAL) column if you do not possess a UiTM Student or Staff ID number.
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Keep the payment receipt to be uploaded in the Submission Form.
To pay, click on the corresponding link for your participating category.
PARTICIPANT TYPE | FEES | PAYMENT LINK |
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UiTM Staff and Students | RM 80.00 | |
Local Participants (Non-UiTM) | RM 100.00 | |
Polytechnic and Secondary School Students | RM 50.00 | |
International Participants Collaborators Advances in Business Research International Conference (ABRIC) Attendees 2023 | RM 170.00 RM 80.00 RM 68.00 |
FAQs
1. How do I take part in the competition?
2. Will I receive an acceptance letter for my project?
3. Can you send me confirmation that you have received my registration/submission?
4. I made a mistake with my group member's name, how do I rectify it?
If you’ve made a mistake during the Registration phase, kindly correct the detail in the Submission phase.
5. Can I make multiple group payment? There are 3 competing teams from my school.
Unfortunately, multiple group payment is not available.
6. I can’t upload my file. Is something wrong with the Google Form?
7. I would like to be a Jury. How can I become one?
8. How long after the awards ceremony will I receive the e-certificate? I need it for my year-end review.
9. When will I receive my Jury certificate?
10. Is there any possibility my project will be rejected?
