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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.



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



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