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Empowering Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future
30 March 2026
IMPORTANT DATES:
Registration Opens: 01 December 2025
Submission Deadline: 11 March 2026
Project Evaluation: 12 – 19 March 2026
Closing Ceremony & Results: 30 March 2026
💰 Early Bird until 25 January 2026
From RM80 only! (International USD40)
Closing Ceremony & Announcement of Results:
30 March 2026
All participants stand a chance to win:
Gold Award
Silver Award
Bronze Award
THEME
Empowering Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future
Interested participants are invited to submit their innovative products with potential to be commercialized in any of the following categories but not limited to the area of Social Science or/and Science and Technology field.
CATEGORIES OF PARTICIPANTS
The competition is opened to all participants worldwide regardless of nationalities.
Category A: Higher Education Institutions (Students)
Track A1: Science & Technology
Track A2: Social Sciences
Category B: Higher Education Institutions (Professional) & Industry
Track B1: Science & Technology
Track B2: Social Sciences
Category C: School
Open Category
Fees & Payment Instructions
1. For All Presenter / Participant
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Academic Institutional cheques / Banker’s cheques / Inter Bank Giro (IBG) / Bank Transfers / Government Local Order (LO) will not be accepted.
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Click the button below to proceed for payment:-
EARLY BIRDS
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UiTM Student
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UiTM Professional
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Industry
NORMAL
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UiTM Student
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UiTM Professional
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Industry
EARLY BIRDS
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Non-UiTM Student
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Non-UiTM Professional
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International
NORMAL
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Non-UiTM Student
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Non-UiTM Professional
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International
2. For Category C: School participants
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The registration fee will be waived for the first 30 participants.
3. Proof of Payments
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Please retain a copy of your bank transaction slip or receipt as proof of payment.
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Attach the proof of payment along with the submission of final extended abstract.
4. Cancellation and Refund Policy
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All payments made are non-refundable.
Registration & Guidelines
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Payment fee is not negotiable.
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Registration is opened for all nationalities.
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Extended abstract and videos should be in ENGLISH ONLY. The extended abstract template can be downloaded from the DOWNLOAD tab, or from the registration form.
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Upon receiving the Letter of Acceptance (LOA), participants is obliged to pay the total amount of fee.
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Upon receiving the Letter of Acceptance (LOA), participants are required to submit a YouTube link of their project together with the final Extended Abstract, and proof of payment.
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Open to individuals or teams with up to 3 members and 1 team leader (maximum 4 persons per team).
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If the team leader is a student, they can register under Category A, where team members may include a mix of professionals (maximum 2 only) and students, with fees applied based on the UiTM Student or non-UiTM Student.
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The project must include a product prototype with clear commercialization value.
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The video must adhere to the following specifications:
Duration: Between 3 to 5 minutes.
Content: The video should include:
Name of the Project.
Leader and Project Members with their Institution.
Introduction/Background.
Problem Statement.
Objectives.
Novelty of the Project.
Benefit to the user and community/society.
Commercialization potential.
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Presentation Format: Participants should ensure the video is clear, professional, and well-structured. Visual aids such as slides, charts, or animations can be used to enhance understanding.
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Evaluation: The submitted videos will be evaluated based on the same criteria as on-site participants, including innovation, presentation quality, and commercialization potential.
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Penalty for Cancellations: RM50 penalty will be charged for cancellations after registration. Fees are non-refundable.
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Certificates and Awards: Participants are eligible for the recognition including participant e-certificates, award e-certificates, and e-cert for special award winners.
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Confirmation of Submission: Participants must ensure that their video link is functional and submitted within the deadline. The organizer reserves the right to reject video submissions deemed unsuitable or incomplete for the competition.
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The participant who CANCELS the participation after the last registration date must pay the whole amount of the invoiced fee.
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The decisions of the panel of judges for the competition are final. The panel of judges or the members or the organizers are not liable in respect of any matters which arise from or connected to the results or conduct in organizing the competition.
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Submit your YouTube link, Final Extended Abstract, and proof of payment by 11 March 2026.
LIST OF AWARDS
Participants will receive acknowledgment for their contributions through e-certificates, while exceptional achievements will be celebrated with special awards.
All participants are entitled for either Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award.
Outstanding entries will be recognized with the Diamond Award, Best Innovation Award, Best Commercialization Award, Best Design Award, and Best Presentation Award, each accompanied by a certificate.
e-Certificate for PARTICIPANTS
Gold e-Certificate
Silver e-Certificate
Bronze e-Certificate
SPECIAL AWARDS
Diamond Award e-Certificate
Best Innovation Award e-Certificate
Best Commercialization Award e-Certificate
Best Design Award e-Certificate
Best Presentation Award e-Certificate
BE A JUDGE
FOR i-TIEC 2026
E-PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATION
The judges will be selected by the i-TIEC2026 committee.
The judging panel will consist of volunteers from various industries, practitioners, representatives from institutions, and collaborators of the competition.
If you are interested in being part of our judging team, kindly register below.
All accepted extended abstracts will be published in our
i-TIEC e-Proceedings with e-ISBN number and indexed by Google Scholar. You can view here for e-proceeding i-TIEC 2025.
Please ensure that you adhere to all the requirements stated below for your extended abstract submission:
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File Size Limit: The final file size of your extended abstract must not exceed 2MB.
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Section Word Limits: Kindly follow the specified word limits for all sections as mentioned in the extended abstract template (inclusive of abstract & 8 subsections).
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Template Usage: Please download the official template and sample files via the button below to ensure your submission meets the formatting guidelines.
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Submit the document using the format as stated in the submission form.
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Extended abstract and videos should be in ENGLISH ONLY.
Click below to download the extended abstract template.
COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
All participants are encouraged to submit their works for copyright registration.
Copyright is the exclusive right to control creative works created by the author, copyright owner and performer for a specific period governed under the Copyright Act 1987.
ORGANIZING COMITTEE
Patron 1 : Prof. Madya Dr. Saunah Zainon
Patron 2 : Dr. Siti Khadijah Alias
Advisor : Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Zhafran Hussin
General Chair : Dr. Zatul Iffah Abd Latiff
Treasurer : Pn. Siti Aliyah Mohd Saleh
Secretary : Ms. Fazlinashatul Suhaidah Zahid
Technical Program Chair : Dr. Suhaili Beeran Kutty
Committee Members
Secretariat : Dr. Nor Affida M. Zin
Webmaster : Ts. Aznilinda Zainuddin
Publicity Chair : Ts. Zahari Abu Bakar
Publication Chair : Pn. Nur Dalila Khirul Ashar
Closing Ceremony Coordination Chair :
Dr. Muhammad Asraf Hairuddin
Mr. Kamaru Adzha Kadiran
School Engagement : Ts. Rozi Rifin
Jury & Panel :
Dr. Zakariah Yusuf
Pn. Nur Iqtiyani Ilham
Sponsorship : Munirah Onn
External & International Relations :
Dr. Suhana Mohamed
Dr. Fatimah Khairiah Abd Hamid
The Tinker Innovation Entrepreneurship Challenge (TIEC) was first introduced in 2015 by the Makers Club, in collaboration with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Industry, Community & Alumni Network (ICAN) UiTM Johor. The initiative aimed to promote innovation across all faculties, serving as a feeder for participation in university-level events such as IID and IIDEX (Invention, Innovation, and Design Exposition).
The first and second TIEC competitions were held in 2015 at PTDI, UiTM Pasir Gudang, focusing primarily on Diploma Final Year Projects. With rising interest and confidence, TIEC expanded to the state level in 2016, marking a major milestone for the organising committee. Building on this momentum, the event opened its doors nationwide across Malaysia in 2017, welcoming students from a wide range of higher education institutions. As the initiative continued to grow, 2019 marked TIEC’s leap into the international arena, attracting participants from institutions around the world and strengthening its reputation as an impactful innovation and entrepreneurship platform.
Carrying forward this strong legacy, the 3rd International i-TIEC 2026 will take another significant step by being conducted fully online, ensuring greater accessibility and global engagement without geographical limitations. For 2026, the event proudly welcomes students, school participants, and newly expanded industry professionals, recognising the importance of industry collaboration in driving real-world innovation.
Aligned with this vision, the theme for this year is:
“Empowering Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future.”
This theme reflects our commitment to nurturing ideas and solutions that contribute to long-term societal, environmental, and economic resilience.
The 2026 edition promises to showcase groundbreaking ideas, impactful solutions, and forward-thinking entrepreneurial projects from students, schools, and industries worldwide. We look forward to your participation in this exciting online event!