Judging Criteria

How Your Innovation Will Be Evaluated

Our panel of industry experts, academicians, and technology professionals will evaluate each submission based on the following criteria:

💡 Novelty & Originality

Is your innovation truly unique?
Judges will assess:
✅Originality of the idea
✅Creativity of the solution
✅Innovative features compared to existing products
✅Uniqueness of the technology or approach

📈 Commercialization Potential

Can your innovation succeed in the market?
Judges will evaluate:
✅Intellectual Property (IP) protection strategy
✅Market demand and scalability
✅Business viability and profitability
✅Commercial readiness

⚙️ Advantages & Applications

Does your innovation solve real-world problems?
Judges will assess:
✅Practical applications
✅Problem-solving effectiveness
✅Benefits to industry or society
✅User impact and value creation

🎤 Presentation & Demonstration

Can you communicate your innovation effectively?
Judges will evaluate:
✅Product demonstration
✅Technical understanding
✅Communication skills
✅Booth presentation and visual materials

🌱 Environmental Friendliness

Is your innovation sustainable?
Judges will assess:
✅Environmental impact
✅Resource efficiency
✅Recyclability and reusability
✅Compliance with environmental standards

Participant Success Tips

Maximize Your Chances of Winning

🚀 Quick Checklist Before Judging
✅ Prototype Ready
✅ Presentation Practiced
✅ Poster Displayed
✅ Team Leader Available
✅ Commercialization Strategy Prepared
✅ Environmental Impact Explained
✅ Questions & Answers Prepared

The judge's decision is final and no disputes or appeals will be entertained.

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Be Ready Before the Judges Arrive

Be at your booth at all times during the judging period from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm.
Please ensure:
✅Team Leader is present
✅Presenter is available
✅Demonstration setup is functioning properly

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Respect the Time Limit

Prepare a concise presentation. Recommended presentation flow:
✅Problem Statement
✅Solution Overview
✅Product Demonstration
✅Commercial Potential
✅Q&A Session

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Verify Your Submission Details

Before judging begins:
✅Check project title
✅Verify participant information
✅Confirm category selection
✅Ensure poster information is accurate

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Focus on Your Innovation

Judges are interested in:
✅The problem solved
✅Innovation value
✅Technical advantages
✅Market potential

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Highlight Your Uniqueness

Clear explaination on what makes your innovation different?
✅New technology?
✅Better performance?
✅Lower cost?
✅Improved user experience?
✅Greater sustainability?

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Keep It Professional

Samples and souvenirs are not encouraged although at the courtesy of the participants. Focus on:
✅Product quality
✅Demonstration effectiveness
✅Technical explanation

Poster Presentation Guidelines

To ensure consistency and professionalism during the exhibition, all participants are required to prepare and display a project poster according to the following specifications:

✨ Poster Specification

• Poster size must be A1 (594 mm × 841 mm).
• Poster orientation must be Portrait.
• Participants are required to bring a printed copy of the poster during the designated setup day.
• A display board will be provided by the organizer for poster mounting and presentation purposes.

📏 A1 Size | 🖼️ Portrait | 📌 Printed Poster Required

📋What's Included in Your Poster?
[ Project Title ]
[ Organization Name & Logo ]
[ Inventor & Co-inventors Names ]
[ Overview (Summary of invention) ]
[ Methodology ]
[ Advantages of application]
[ Novelty ]
[ Commercialization Potential]

💡Pro Tips
• Keep content concise and visual
• Use diagrams and infographics
• Highlight key achievements
• Focus on novelty and commercialization
• Ensure readability from 1–2 meters away

📄 Supporting Materials

Participants are encouraged to showcase additional supporting materials to strengthen their presentation, including:
• Published research papers
• Presentation slides
• Product brochures
• Awards and recognitions
• Certificates
• Product samples or demonstration materials