ABOUT VIIIC
The Faculty of Business and Management at UiTM Puncak Alam hosted the first International Business and Management Virtual Innovation & Invention of Ideas Competition (VIIIC) in 2021. In the fourth round of the competition, VIIIC 2025 encourages teams to participate by developing and presenting unique solutions to specific challenges or difficulties. Participants are urged to demonstrate their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial spirit to achieve the competition's goals. This competition frequently attracts a varied range of talent and ideas from Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Business and Management. A panel of judges, usually experts in the field, assesses submissions based on the project's viability, uniqueness, and possible impact.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
COMPETITION DETAILS
VIIIC 2025 has four (4) 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 |
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Academician, Professional, Industry & Postgraduate Students | Academician, Professional, Industry, Postgraduate Students Postgraduate Students |
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Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs & teams |
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Undergraduate & Polytechnic Students | Undergraduate & Polytechnic Students |
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Secondary School Students | Secondary School Students |
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STEPS OF SUBMISSION
Taking part in VIIIC 2025 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 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. |
GRAND WINNERS
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 October 2025.
JURY 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 |
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UiTM Staff and Students | RM 80.00 |
Local Participants (Non-UiTM) | RM 100.00 |
International Participants | RM 170.00 |
Entrepreneur Advances in Business Research International Conference (ABRIC) Attendees 2025 Polytechnic, Kolej Komuniti and Secondary School Students | RM 300.00 RM 68.00 RM 50.00 |
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?
