25–26 October 2021 | Hosted by TAR UMT (Online Edition)
The inaugural iSpark International Pitching Competition (IIPC) 2021 was successfully organised by Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) in conjunction with the International Conference on Digital Exchange and Applications (ICDXA).
Held fully online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition brought together bright minds from across the globe, proving that innovation knows no boundaries even in challenging times.
IIPC 2021 highlighted innovative ideas with strong scalability and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition served as a platform for young innovators to present impactful solutions while fostering international collaboration.
The competition featured 19 finalist teams from:
Iran
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Singapore
Vietnam
All teams presented their ideas to a distinguished panel of 14 judges, comprising academicians and industry experts.
Champion
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam
Edible Films for Instant Foods
First Runner-Up
University of Indonesia, Indonesia
Mini Precision Agriculture Swarm Bots Services
Second Runner-Up
TAR UMT, Malaysia
Wanderer
🎖️ Consolation Awards
Universitas Tarumanagara, Indonesia – CUBE
TAR UMT, Malaysia – Roomus
Universitas Tarumanagara, Indonesia – Kawan Jahit