ENTRY FORM

ALL ENTRIES HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59PM ON 30 JUNE 2026, TUESDAY

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Overview

INNOMED 2026 (Innovation Competition in conjunction with IMDEC 2026) invites innovators from STEM Schools, Universities (IPTS & IPTA) and Professional sectors to showcase impactful medical and healthcare innovations.

This competition aims to foster healthcare innovation by providing a structured platform for participants to present:

• Research Ideas (Conceptual / Early Stage – Poster Presentation)
• Research Innovations (Prototype / Product-Based Solutions)

All submissions must be related to medical, health, or healthcare-focused innovation clusters.

Event Date: 26-28 August 2026

Submission: 15 March - 30 June 2026

 Enjoy EARLY BIRD participation fee by 11:59pm, 31st May 2026

No.	Category	Description	Team Size	Early Bird Fee (Sign up By 11:59pm, 31st May 2026)	Joining Fee
1.	Poster Competition	Secondary School, TVETs & Undergraduates Only	2	RM100	RM150
2.	Research Innovation Track (Students)	Undergraduates & TVETs	4	RM250	RM300
3.	Research Innovation Track (Professionals)	Lecturers, Industries & Professionals	4	RM400	RM500
4.	StartUps		4	RM1,000	RM1,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment

1. Submission will not be finalised if payment is not made.
2. Submission will be revoked if payment is not made within 14 days from submission date.
3. Fee payment is non refundable.

 

Eligibility

1. The competition is open to
   • STEM SCHOOLS
   • TVET Students
   • University Students
   • Professionals
2. Each team may consist of a
   • minimum of four (4) members - Reserach innovation Track & StartUp
   • minimum of two (2) members - Poster Competition.
3. All innovations must fall under medical and healthcare-related innovation clusters.

 

Entry Requirements

1. Submission Channel
   • All entries MUST be submitted via the official InnoMD 2026 Entry Form
2. Submission Components
   • Participants MUST upload:
     1. ABSTRACT (using official template, PDF format, maximum 2 pages)
     2. Supporting documents (poster / prototype image if applicable)
3. Language
   • Submissions must be in Bahasa Malaysia or English
4. Incomplete submissions may not be evaluated 

 

Evaluation Process

INNOMED 2026 follows a three-round evaluation process:

Round 1 – Online Evaluation

• Assessment of submitted abstract and supporting materials.
• Each competition track will be shortlisted.

Round 2 – On-Site Evaluation (Day 1- 26 August 2026)

• Research Idea: Poster Exhibition
• Research Innovation Track: Prototype/Product Exhibition

Round 3 – Final Pitching (Day 2 - 27 August 2026)

• Applicable to Research Innovation category only.
• Shortlisted participation category will pitch live.

Judging criteria include:

• Innovation & Novelty
• Feasibility & Technical Merit
• Practical Application
• Impact on Healthcare Sector
• Presentation & Communication Quality

Judging panel consists of industry experts, academicians, healthcare professionals, and innovation stakeholders.

All judging decisions are final.

Intellectual Property

1. Participants retain full ownership of their intellectual property.
2. By submitting, participants grant INNOMED 2026 organisers the right to use:
   1. Project title
   2. Abstract summary
   3. Photos/videos taken during event for promotional and reporting purposes.
3. Participants are responsible for securing IP protection prior to submission if necessary.

Confidentiality

1. Organisers will not disclose detailed technical information to third parties without consent.
2. Participants are responsible for safeguarding sensitive proprietary information.

 

Competition Timeline

1. Submission Deadline : 11:59pm on 30 JUNE 2026, TUESDAY
2. Judging Period: 01 JULY 2025 - 18 JULY 2026
3. Finalists Announcement: 30 JULY 2026 via Email
4. Final Pitch Event: 28 AUGUST 2026, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

Judging Criteria

1. Submissions will be judged based on:
   • Novelty of innovation
   • Feasibility
   • Market potential
   • Presentation quality
   • The judging panel will consist of industry experts, academicians, investors, and representatives from PERANTIM and USIM (the Academic partner). 

Travel & Accommodation

1. Travel and accomodation are fully borned by participants
2. Shortlisted participants must attend the event physically

Poster & Showcase Setup (Move In)	25 August 2026	Time TBC
Compulsory Poster & Showcase Display	26-28 August 2026	Time TBC
On-Site Evaluation For Finalists	26 August 2026	Time Refer to Program Brochure
Final Pitching & Prize Presentation	27 August 2026	Time Refer to Program Brochure
Move Out	28 August 2026	Time Refer to Program Brochure

 

Organiser has the right to revoke prizes and awards should participants did not fulfil the 3 day showcase & poster display.

 

Prizes & Special Awards

PARTICIPATION CATEGORY	PRIZES CATEGORY	CASH PRIZE (MYR)	AWARDS
POSTER (STEM SCHOOL)	Secondary 1st Prize Secondary 2nd Prize Secondary 3rd Prize	1,000.00 600.00 300.00	CERTIFICATES
POSTER (TVET STUDENTS)	TVET 1st Prize TVET 2nd Prize TVET 3rd Prize	1,000.00 600.00 300.00	CERTIFICATES
POSTER (UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)	University 1st Prize University 2nd Prize University 3rd Prize	1,000.00 600.00 300.00	CERTIFICATES
RESEARCH INNOVATION TRACK (UNIVERSITY)	1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize	2,000.00 1,000.00 600.00	CERTIFICATES
RESEARCH INNOVATION TRACK (PROFESSIONAL)	1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize	2,000.00 1,000.00 600.00	CERTIFICATES
STARTUP	1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize	5,000.00 3,000.00 1,500.00	CERTIFICATES

Special Awards:

• Best Poster Presentation
• Outstanding Innovation Award (University)
• Outstanding Innovation Award (Professional)

All non-finalists will receive:

• E-Certificate of Participation

 

Disqualification

Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any submission that:

1. Does not comply with competition rules & regulations
2. Contains Plagiarism
3. Violates intellectual property rights
4. Provides false information

 

Liability

1. PERANTIM is not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as a result of participating in the competition.
2. Participants agree to indemnify PERANTIM against any claims arising from their submissions.

Publicity

1. Winners agree to participate in publicity activities and grant PERANTIM the right to use their names and likenesses for promotional purposes.

Governing Law

1. The competition is governed by the laws of Malaysia.

NOTE: Early Bird Fee applied for sign up by 11:59pm, 31st May 2026. Othwewise, normal fee is applied.

Please make registration fee amounted to:

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Payment is payable to:

PERSATUAN PENGILANG-PENGILANG PERANTI PERUBATAN MALAYSIA
Account:  RHB 2125 810002 8088
ROS Registration No: PPM023-10-19112018