1. This competition is open to all students from IPTA & IPTS from the certificate level to PhD level.

2. The teams should not consist of more than 4 members and 1 team leader (maximum: 5 persons per team). Lecturer in-charge can be part of team members.*

3. Collaborative efforts with industries are encouraged without Intellectual Property (IP) infringement.

4. The organisers have the right to reject any entry it deems unsuitable for the competition

 

REGISTRATION/ ENTRY GUIDELINES

To participate, the following should be submitted:

1. Online Entry Form

2. A 3-minute or less Video Presentation. (Video must be started with the GDIID Montage) 

3. A copy of supporting documents (MyIPO/ Testimonies/etc)

4. Proof of Payment 

 

 

 

JUDGING CRITERIA

1. A panel of judges will be appointed to evaluate the projects for the competition.

2. The following criteria will be judged by the panel:

   • Novelty

     • This is to ensure the originality and ingenuity of the product.

   • Commercial value

     • This is to ensure the IP ownership steps are taken, the marketability of the product in terms of profitability.

   • Social responsibility

     • This includes the practicality and usage of the product for the benefit of the community and its ability to enhance better and more comfortable living.

   • Overall design, display and packaging of the product

     • This includes the attractiveness of the product in terms of the selection of its name, colour, practicality, user friendliness, packaging etc.

   • Video presentation of product

     • The presentation should be brief, clear and concise.

     • A maximum of 3-minute video presentation

     • Video should start with GDIID montage (excluding the 3-minute video presentation) 

   • People's Choice Award

     • Video presentation with the most number of likes in GDIID YouTube channel will win the People's Choice Award.

   • The judge’s decision is final, and no disputes or appeals will be entertained.​

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* With committee discretion