FIC 2026 is open to students and professionals, locally and internationally, from schools, foundations, polytechnics, universities, industries and SMEs.
Participation is allowed individually or in groups (maximum three participants per entry).
Competition fee is charged per entry.
Only one (1) certificate of participation will be issued for each entry.
All submissions must be original and may be derived from academic or research work (PhD, Master’s, Undergraduate Final Year Project, or industry-based research).
Collaborative projects with industry partners are encouraged.
The organiser and judging panel reserve the right to amend the rules and conditions in the best interest of FIC 2026.
Abstract and Poster Submission (Preliminary Stage)
All participants must submit: 1. One extended abstract (using the official template provided), and 2. One A4-sized poster highlighting the innovation.
Submissions must be uploaded via the official online submission platform within the given deadline.
Evaluation at this stage will be based on the submitted abstract and poster.
Presentation during Event (Final Stage)
Shortlisted teams will be invited to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) for the final stage.
Each selected team will deliver a 5-minute pitch in front of the Grand Jury.
Participants are encouraged to showcase models, prototypes, samples, images or demonstrations related to their projects to support their presentation.
Winners will be selected by the Grand Jury.
Presentation Slides Preparation Guidelines
(Participants are required to submit slides)
Participants are free to design their presentation slides creatively for a 5-minute presentation.
The presentation slides must include: 1. Project title 2. Introduction 3. Names of project members 4. Institution / faculty / centre / department 5. Problem statement 6. Objectives 7. Novelty 8. Usefulness 9. Commercialisation potential or socioeconomic impact 10. Relevant images