MTE 2020 Special Edition: COVID-19 International Innovation Awards

Awards Submission Starts Now Until: 30 September 2020

Result Announcement: 2 November 2020

MTE 2020 SPECIAL EDITION – COVID-19 INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has posed great challenges to the worldwide economy and people’s daily lives and will have far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the disease. COVID-19 has unwittingly driven the innovation engine forward in every layer and pocket of society. As history has proven, crisis is also a strong driver of creativity and innovation. One can already observe abundant creativity and innovation emerging at the national, institutional, organizational, and individual levels globally. MTE 2020 Special Edition – COVID-19 International Innovation Awards is created to acknowledge and celebrate all innovations in response to COVID-19. We believe that innovations - existing and new - across various categories can be instrumental in the response and recovery efforts globally. Together we are stronger.

AWARD ENTRIES IS OPEN TO

The MTE 2020 Special Edition International Innovation Awards is open to any Institutions of Higher Learning, Research Institutions, Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges, Healthcare Providers, Organisations, Leaders and Individuals who have Innovations, Ideas or Initiatives and creative ways to minimize the impact on public health, livelihood, and limit disruptions to economies, supply chains and way of lives.

-Innovations, Ideas or Initiatives that are ready to deploy or adapted for COVID-19 responses, and/or inspired new and much-needed solutions.

-Organisations or Individuals, who have found creative ways of supporting communities in unprecedented times

-Innovative Business Ideas in reshaping Business Models or Workforce Support

RECOGNITION & GLOBAL OUTREACH

1. COVID-19 International Innovation Awards Certificate and Medal (Gold, Silver & Bronze)

2. Industry-wide recognition through media promotion.

3. Promotion of your innovation with image, video and content at www.mte.org.my

4. Dedicated post featuring your innovation on MTE Facebook, Youtube & Linkedin Pages

5. Opportunity to showcase your innovation on our EDM with a reach of more than 40,000.

6. Asia Outreach Advertising & Promotion for All Participants on social media platforms

7. Complimentary Poster Panel Display for all gold, silver & bronze winners at MTE 2021

AWARD CATEGORIES

Prevention

Treatment

Testing

Communications

Humanitarian Support

Transport & Logistics

ICT

Education

Economy & Employment Support

Vulnerable Group & Community Support

Government & Policy

Building & Construction

Health & Fitness

Materials & Packaging

Media & Entertainment

Non-Profit & Social Enterprise

Business Models, Marketing & Branding

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Registration has started

2. Dateline for Submission – 30 September 2020

3. Online Evaluation – 1st October 2020 – 1st November 2020

4. Announcement of Results will be published at www.mte.org.my – 2nd November 2020

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Originality of innovation or idea : Novelty ; Inventiveness

2. Applicability ofinnovation or idea : Usefulness in response to COVID-19; Due diligence

3. Status ofinnovation or idea : Status of finished article & readiness for market; Functionality of article

4. Commercializability : Market potential;TechnologyTransfer potential

5. Presentation : Effort-informative and attractive presentation; knowledge about the innovation;
scientific thought & engineering goal

APPLY TO MTE 2020 SPECIAL EDITION COVID-19 INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS

1. Submission to be made on this Online Awards System.

2. Please make sure the compulsory fields on the Online Awards System are filled.

3. You may submit your product for multiple categories. Entry fee applies for each category.

4. Submit your entry with attached payment slip. (pdf file).

For Local participants you may pay online with this link:

https://www.paypal.com/webapps/hermes?token=9XG87960W1544070F&useraction=commit&mfid=1598490789759_7d01a0a7b3a82

For International participants you may pay online with this link:

https://www.paypal.com/webapps/hermes?token=0G761466T5744033J&useraction=commit&mfid=1598490848001_58f765e9b13aa

Note: You may also pay by bank transfer, please see below

Local Participants

Entry fee of RM1,060.00 nett per entry submission (tax inclusive)

Payable to : PROTEMP Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn Bhd

Bank Name : Malayan Banking Berhad

Account No : 512754303702

Note : Above fees are inclusive of 6% service tax, and is non-refundable should participant withdraws

International Participants

Entry fee of USD 265.00 nett per entry submission (tax inclusive)

Payable to : PROTEMP Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn Bhd

Bank Name : United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd

Account No. : 185-900-895-5 (USD)

Bank Address : Kota Damansara BranchNo. 48, Jalan PJU 5/8, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

SWIFT Code : UOVBMYKLXXX

Note : Above fees are inclusive of 6% service tax, and is non-refundable should
participant withdraws.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

All entries must comply with the following:

1. Entries must be submitted online through the awards online portal by 30 September 2020 - 23:59 (GMT+8). There will be no extensions granted
under any circumstances.

2. Any innovations must contribute to the response of COVID-19 pandemic within the stated categories.

3. Entries must be submitted into the relevant product category.

4. Entry fees must be paid at the time of submission using online banking transfer, local cheque or via Paypal.

5. Awards entries submission and judges interview (if any) must be in English.

6. Refunds will not be issued for applications withdrawn after submission.

7.     Products, including audio, video and/or live content, should be appropriate for a general audience. Explicit or simulated sex, virtual pornography,
  nudity and violence are prohibited. The organiser, PROTEMP Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn. Bhd. In its sole discretion, may determine if
        a product is not eligible for consideration

8.     Each entry must be accompanied by a 200 word summary of works/ideas, AND   one
        or more of the following evidences in the form of :
     • Photo (jpg format, max 2MB)
        • Powerpoint slideshow – max 5 mins
        •  Video (mp4), 720p, max 350MB – max 5 mins
        •  Physical innovation eg. book in pdf format.The content can be expressed in words, image,
sound or a combination of any, to enable efficient delivery of the critical messages to the
           judges.

9. All products write-up, photographs and videos submitted can be used for publicity in relation to the event Malaysia Technology Expo 2020
Special Edition.

10. The same entry may be submitted into multiple product categories and is eligible to win in each category entered, provided the entry meets
the requirements for the product category and a separate application fee is paid for each category submitted.

11. An entry is qualified for judging when all required sections of the entry application are completed, entry fees have been paid in full and the
application has been submitted. If the wrong entry fee is paid at the time of submission, the entry is subject to disqualification no
refund if the balance is not rectified by 30 September 2020.

12. Judges will evaluate innovations submitted given in the submission form. Judges may request for more information at any time to support validation
which might include video interviews.

13. Incomplete and unpaid entries will be disqualified. The Organiser, PROTEMP Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn. Bhd. is not responsible for follow-
up of incomplete entries.

14. Judges decisions are final; no appeal will be entertained.

15. Results will be published on 2 November 2020, 12:00 (GMT+8) on MTE’s website. All participants will be notified the result by email before
17:30 (GMT+8).

16. All innovations will be published and promoted on MTE’s website and social media platforms.

17. Winners can choose either to receive medals and certificates in person at the MTE 2021 in Kuala Lumpur or to be shipped to them.

18. By participating in the award, each participant undertakes to guarantee the information and documentation submitted are correct and there is no
product infringement on the intellectual property rights of others. Each participant will be responsible for any violation of intellectual
property rights if it happens. PROTEMP Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn. Bhd. and all
stakeholders for this event assumes no liability for such infringement.

19. All winners (gold, silver & bronze) will also be given a complimentary panel display at the next MTE. A0 size (841mm X 1189mm) poster shall be
provided by the participant.

20. The amount of Exhibitors that may present at the complimentary panel display at the next MTE will be based on the Event SOP by Government of
Malaysia

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