iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition

Date 09 May, 2023
Category iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition

The iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition – Final Competition was held on 9 May 2023. The event was graced by Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, President of TAR UMT and Assoc Prof Dr Loke Chui Fung, Vice President, TAR UMT.

We celebrate this important entrepreneurship milestone with the following announcement:

Winners of the iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition 2023

Champion:

• Face Recognition for Kindergarten Security Application (FOET)

2nd Prize:

• Wastepaper Materials as Infill Material for Flush Door (FOBE)

3rd Prize:

• Organic Approach to Microgreens (FOAS)

Consolation Prizes:

• 4% Café (FAFB)

• AI Generated Ads Text for F7B Industry (FOCS)

• Codevio (Alumnus)

• Conversion of Nyonya Kuih Waste into Single Cell Protein (FOAS)

• Keluar Bar (FAFB)

• Leafy Lane (FAFB)

• Makan Apa Je Café (FAFB)

• Mobile App for Bottle Counting Using Deep Learning (FOCS)

• Mobile App for Face Recognition and Liveness Detection (FOCS)

• ProPeanut Butter (FOAS)

Thank you to the following Panel of Judges for your contribution and support:

• Dr Keong Chee Sheng, Senior Lecturer, CPUS, TAR UMT

• Mr Hanco Yap, Vice President, Junior Chamber International Kuala Lumpur Mandarin

• Mr Jackie Tan, Executive Council Member, TARCian Alumni Assiciation

• Mr Vincent Hor, Executive Director, Corporate Orient

We would also like to thank all the senior management staff of TAR UMT, external industry leaders, academicians, and students for attending and supporting this iSpark event.

See you all soon in other TAR UMT’s events.

Date: 03 May-24 May, 2024
Category: iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) proudly organized and hosted the iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition 2024, from 03 May to 17 May 2024, with an exhilarating finale on 24 May 2024. The event took place at the university's premises, drawing a diverse group of participants from various faculties and departments, each eager to showcase their innovative ideas.

This year's competition brought together aspiring entrepreneurs and established academicians to a platform where innovation met practicality and commercial viability. The event aimed to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit within the TAR UMT community and provide a stage for potential market-leading innovations to be recognized.

Participants competed fiercely over a span of three weeks, presenting their prototypes and ideas not just to their peers but to a discerning panel of judges consisting of industry leaders, venture capitalists, and academic professionals. The competition was marked by a series of engaging presentations, rigorous questioning by judges, and networking sessions that provided valuable industry insights and feedback to the participants.

The climax of the competition on 24 May saw the announcement of the winners. The first prize, accompanied by a cash award of RM 3,000 and a certificate, was clinched by a groundbreaking project that promised significant impact. The second prize of RM 2,500 and a certificate went to another innovative team, while the third prize of RM 2,000 and a certificate was also warmly received. Additionally, ten consolation prizes, each consisting of RM 300 and a certificate, were awarded to other deserving entries.

The iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition 2024 not only highlighted the inventive potential within TAR UMT but also underscored the university's commitment to fostering an environment where academic theories and visions can transition into real-world applications. This initiative is a cornerstone in TAR UMT's ongoing efforts to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among its students and alumni.