Innovation is the driving force behind progress, shaping the future through creativity, technology, and problem-solving. This innovation competition brings together brilliant minds from various backgrounds—primary, secondary, and high school students, university students, as well as professionals and experts. It serves as a vibrant platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas, encourage collaboration, and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

This year, our Innovation Competition is proudly held in conjunction with the 1st International Conference, Exhibition, & Innovation on Public Health & International Community Services (ICEPH-CS 2025)—an exciting synergy that amplifies the impact of innovation in addressing global and community health challenges.

Organized by the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, the competition celebrates transformative ideas that push the boundaries of creativity. Held physically, this event offers participants a dynamic space to present their innovations, engage with others face-to-face, and bring their concepts to life.

Welcome to a future of innovation in action—where your ideas shape tomorrow.

Junior & high school-Open to university/College/Tertiary education students	University	Expert-Open to academician, practitioners and professionals
Primary school students	Tertiary students	Academicians
Secondary school students/High schools	Leader must be a student	Practitioners
Leader must be a student	Certificate to PhD level	Professional
		Industry
		Teacher
		Lecturer

Academician / Practitioners / Professionals

Category	Academician / Practitioners / Professionals (%)
Originality / Novelty	20
Practicality / Problem-Solving	20
Commercial Potential & Cost Efficiency	20
Sustainability & Contribution to Society	10
ROI / Costing	5
Academic Recognition / IPR – Publication & Patents	10
Presentation / Demonstration	15

Evaluation Criteria Description

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Originality / Novelty (20%) Evaluates the uniqueness and distinctiveness of the invention. Higher marks reflect originality that surpasses existing market offerings.	Green / Clean / Sustainability / Contribution to Society (10%) Assesses the ethical impact and how well it aligns with societal needs
Practicality / Problem-Solving (20%) Assesses the functionality, efficiency, and practical usefulness. A prototype that operates effectively and is supported by strong evidence will achieve a higher score.	ROI / Production Cost / Costing (5%) Emphasizes financial viability and the potential for return on investment (ROI). Higher scores are awarded for outstanding financial justification.
Commercial Potential / Cost Efficiency / Value Creation (20%) Assesses cost-effectiveness and overall market value. Higher marks indicate strong market potential and significant value creation.	Academic Recognition / IPR (10%) Acknowledges intellectual property rights (IPR) and scholarly publications. The highest scores are awarded for indexed journal publications accompanied by patents.
Presentation / Demonstration (15%) Assesses the clarity, level of preparation, and depth of understanding. Outstanding technical explanations and strong knowledge receive the highest scores.

Undergraduate University

Category	Undergraduate University (%)
Originality / Novelty	15
Practicality / Problem-Solving	25
Commercial Potential & Cost Efficiency	10
Sustainability & social Contribution	20
ROI/ Costing	5
Academic Recognition / IPR – Publication & Patents	5
Presentation / Demonstration	20

Evaluation Criteria Description

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Originality / Novelty (15%) Assesses the originality and uniqueness of the idea. Higher marks are given for concepts that are original and clearly distinct from existing market offerings.	ROI / Production Cost / Costing (5%) Assesses financial feasibility and the potential for return on investment (ROI). Outstanding financial presentations are required to achieve high scores.
Practicality / Problem-Solving (25%) Evaluates the functionality and practical usefulness. A highly efficient and well-performing prototype achieves higher scores.	Academic Recognition / IPR (5%) Acknowledges intellectual property rights (IPR) and research publications. The highest scores are awarded to indexed journal publications that include patents
Commercial Potential / Cost Efficiency / Value Creation (10%) Assesses cost-effectiveness and the creation of value. Higher scores reflect notable cost efficiency and clearly demonstrated value.	Presentation / Demonstration (20%) Assesses clarity, readiness, and technical expertise. The highest scores are given to presentations that are detailed and thoroughly prepared.
Sustainability & Contribution to Society (20%) Assesses the ethical implications and commitment to environmental sustainability.

School

Category	School (%)
Originality / Novelty	10
Practicality / Problem-Solving	25
Commercial Potential & Cost Efficiency	10
Sustainability & social Contribution	20
Competition/Collaboration	5
Knowledge, Understanding & Skills	10
Presentation / Demonstration	20

Evaluation Criteria Description

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Originality (10%) Evaluates the originality and creative aspects.	Competition/Collaboration (5%) Acknowledges involvement in competitions or collaborative efforts.
Practicality / Problem-Solving (25%) Assesses operational functionality and overall effectiveness.	Knowledge, Understanding & Skills (10%) Evaluates the utilization of information sources.
Commercial Potential / Cost Efficiency (10%) Assesses market value and the efficiency of cost management.	Presentation / Demonstration (20%) Assesses clarity, the quality of diagrams, and overall level of preparation.
Sustainability / Social Contribution (20%) Emphasizes ethical considerations and environmental impact.

We are looking for passionate and qualified individuals to join our jury panel! If you have expertise and want to be part of this exciting event, we invite you to register as a jury member. Scan the QR code to sign up and contribute to selecting the best talents. We appreciate your support in making this competition a success!

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DOWNLOAD INNOVATION FORMAT

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INNOVATOR CHECKLIST

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ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

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E-POSTER TEMPLATE (PDF)

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E-POSTER TEMPLATE (PPTX)

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CONTACT US

Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Penang Branch Bertam Campus
Pesiaran Pendidikan Bertam Perdana,
Persiaran Perindustrian Bertam Perdana,
13200 Kepala Batas, Penang
MALAYSIA

Official Email: icephcs@gmail.com