The iSpark International Pitching Competition (IIPC) is a prestigious global platform that brings together teams with innovative business ideas from around the world. Participants are provided with the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of academicians, industry leaders, and potential investors.
The competition aims to foster innovation, nurture early-stage ideas, and create pathways for future funding and collaboration. It also strengthens the positioning of Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) as a key player in the global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Objectives of IIPC 2026
1. To encourage entrepreneurship and start-up culture among students and academics from participating institutions worldwide.
2. To provide an international platform for showcasing innovative and commercializable ideas.
3. To enhance networking and collaboration among global higher learning institutions.
4. To promote knowledge sharing in entrepreneurship among participants Timeline of IIPC 2026 Registration: 1st June 2026 Submission deadline: 30th July 2026 Preliminary Round: 1st August – 10 August 2026 Filtering Round: 16 August 2026 – 4 September 2026 Announcement of shortlisted team: 10 September 2026 Final Competition: 25 November 2026
Great businesses start with a single, bold thought. Take the stage, give your idea a voice and show the world what you’ve built.