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TAR UMT x Omni X Creative Showcase Day (Demo Day)

We are excited to invite you to the TAR UMT x Omni X Creative Showcase Day, a dynamic event where innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals from TAR UMT and MDEC come together to showcase groundbreaking ideas and entrepreneurial ventures.

Highlights:

• Pitch Presentations: Participants will present their innovative solutions and business ventures on stage.

• Exhibition Booths: Explore projects, products, and services showcased by participants and companies, fostering interaction and potential collaboration.

This event is a prime opportunity for industry leaders to connect with fresh talent, provide valuable feedback, and discover new possibilities.

Event Details:

• Date: 4th October 2024

• Time: 9 am - 4 pm

• Venue: Function Room, Clubhouse, TAR UMT KL Main Campus

Join us for a day of innovation, creativity, and networking!

Unlock the secrets to crafting and delivering a compelling pitch deck in our upcoming online session, "Master the Art of the Pitch Deck."

The "Master the Art of the Pitch Deck" seminar is a must-attend online session designed for anyone looking to create and deliver an impactful pitch. Whether you're preparing for a competition, seeking investment, or simply wanting to communicate your ideas effectively, this seminar will provide you with the tools and techniques to stand out.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding the Key Elements of a Pitch Deck: Discover the essential components that make a pitch deck compelling, from problem statements to solution strategies.

• Crafting a Winning Narrative: Learn how to build a strong, persuasive story that ties all your ideas together and engages your audience from start to finish.

• Designing for Impact: Get tips on creating visually appealing slides that enhance your message rather than distract from it.

• Mastering Delivery: Understand the importance of body language, tone, and timing in delivering your pitch with confidence and poise.

• Tailoring Your Pitch: Gain insights into how to adjust your pitch for different audiences, whether you're presenting to investors, potential partners, or competition judges.

Ideal for participants of the IIPC 2024 and all students or entrepreneurs looking to refine their pitch skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your ability to pitch and leave a lasting impression! 

The iSpark International Pitching Competition (IIPC) 2024 Organizing Committee cordially invites you to join us as participants or audiences on this auspicious occasion.

The iSpark International Pitching Competition (IIPC) 2024 brings together groups of teams with innovative ideas from universities, local and abroad, on a platform to pitch and share their innovations with experts and industry leaders in a quest to emerge as winners.

The objectives of the iSpark International Pitching Competition (IIPC) 2024 are to:

• Promote cross-cultural experiences by encouraging interactions and networking among students, academics, and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, fostering a global exchange of ideas and practices.

• Provide a platform for showcasing creative and technological solutions to address  challenges faced globally.

• Develop entrepreneurial skills for participants to gain entrepreneurial skills such as effective pitching, business planning, and understanding market dynamics.

All are welcome.

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) is organizing the iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition 2024 from 03 May to 17 May 2024, leading to the finale on 24 May 2024.

The iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition Organizing Committee cordially invites you to join as participants in the pitching competition, panel of judges, or as audience to this exciting event.

The iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition brings together groups with innovative ideas from faculties and departments in TAR UMT in a platform to pitch and share their innovation with academicians and industry leaders in a quest to emerge as winners of commercialize ideas of TAR UMT.

The objectives of the iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition are:

• To encourage the entrepreneurship and start‐up culture among students and entrepreneurs of TAR UMT.

• To provide an avenue for showcasing TAR UMT’s commercialize ideas and projects in preparation for the national and international competitions.

The iSpark Idea and Prototype Competition Organizing Committee welcomes all to participate in the competition to compete for the idea winners of TAR UMT.

Staff, students, and alumni of TAR UMT, industry players, company executives, venture capitalists, members of academic staff, supervisors of project teams, and members of public are also welcome to join the event.

All are welcome.

iSpark IDEATION Session 2

Date: Friday, 17 May 2024

Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Venue: Level 6, CBIEV, Block SA, East Campus

Hey Future Innovators! 

Tired of the usual grind? Break free and learn how others can pitch their ideas to top industry leaders at our iSpark Ideation Session!

Why you should join:

1. Pitch & Propel: Showcase how to pitch an idea, gain immediate feedback, and refine vision

2. Network & Connect: Meet CEOs and MDs—open doors to potential career opportunities

3. Enhance Skills & Resume: Boost your soft skills and add a standout experience to your resume

Register Now: Scan the QR Code or click https://shorturl.at/nvCP8

#isparkideationsession #joinispark #isparkstartup #isparkincubationcenter

Witness the magic at the iSpark Ideation Session!

What's in it for you as audience?

•Engage with visionary leaders who've turned ideas into empires.

•Discover cutting-edge projects from TARC's brightest minds.

•Network with potential mentors, collaborators, and innovators.

Don’t just dream of success — observe and learn the art of its creation. Be there to see the next big thing take shape, right before your eyes!

National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum (NEIF)

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum (NEIF), originally scheduled for the 24 April 2024 at Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort, has been rescheduled to a new date on 8 August 2024.

We appreciate your understanding as we strive to bring you an enhanced forum experience with the brightest minds in entrepreneurship and innovation.

We look forward to seeing you in August!

Up-Close and Personal Entrepreneurial Seminar Series

Join us for an inspiring session with Yap Jing Zong, the mastermind behind Revive Soil Venture and a shining example of young entrepreneurial success.

Why You Shouldn't Miss This:

•Gain firsthand insights from a recent grad who's making waves in the business world.

•Discover the journey of Revive Soil Venture from concept to reality.

•Learn valuable lessons from the Suranaree University of Technology Global Entrepreneurship Camp 2024.

Up-Close and Personal Entrepreneurial Seminar Series

An engaging and interactive seminar series for business and entrepreneurship that encourages discussion, interaction, and featuring a relaxed style.

15 April 2024
💡 Why you should Build a Career Portfolio" (Not a "Career path") by Mr Cheah Kok Hong

29 April 2024
💡Angel Investment Overview - The reality and the Myth, by Adjunct Prof. Rina Neoh 

6 May 2024
💡 My Startup Experience by Dr Lim Yee Mei

𝐢𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 April & May 2024

Calling all aspiring TAR UMT entrepreneurs and innovators! 🚀

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Participate in the TAR UMT iSpark Incubation program🎉

🤝 Connect with an enriching 𝐢𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 ecosystem that offers support and guidance for your entreprenuership journey.

Join us at the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum (NEIF)!

We are thrilled to announce that the NEIF will be convening the brightest minds in entrepreneurship and innovation on 24th April 2024, at the Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort. This full-day event, running from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., promises to ignite discussions, foster networking, and fuel collaborative ideas across three dynamic forums:

Forum 1: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education

Explore innovative approaches to integrating entrepreneurial education into academic curricula, preparing students for real-world challenges and industry needs.

Forum 2: Technology Transfer

Discover models for technology transfer from academia to industry, and vice versa, to maximize the impact of research and development efforts.

Forum 3: Global Perspectives

Delve into international practices and successful models for collaboration between academia and industry, considering cultural, economic, and regulatory variations.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovative educators, and Let's come together to shape the future of entrepreneurship and innovation!

Scan the QR code on the poster or click https://www.en.dhuautomotive.edu.my/neif/ to learn more, and don't hesitate to reach out to us for any inquiries.

Click here for registration: https://neif-registrationform.dhuautomotive.edu.my/ 

TAR UMT student participation in the SUT Global Entrepreneurship Camp 2024.

Dates: 14th - 24th January, 2024

Theme:  Together: Tackling Climate Change Challenges (SDG 12, 13, 15) “Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Change & Biodiversity”

Venue:  Bangkok and Innovation Playground, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand