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Invitation to Participate in VIICER 2026 – FREE International Innovation Competition

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, CUI, International Office

Invitation to Participate in VIICER 2026 – FREE International Innovation Competition

Description:

Virtual International Innovation for Climate and Ecosystem Resilience 2026 (VIICER 2026)
Organizer: Institute of Ecosystem Science Borneo (IEB), Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak 
Theme: Innovating Climate Solutions for Global Resilience
Participation Fee: Free of charge
Eligible Participants
  • Undergraduate students
  • Postgraduate students
  • Researchers and faculty members
  • Industry representatives and relevant stakeholders 
Areas of Innovation
  • Smart Climate & Digital Solutions
  • Clean Energy & Low-Carbon Innovation
  • Green Materials & Sustainable Design
  • Climate-Resilient Agriculture & Food Systems
  • Nature-Based & Ecosystem Solutions
  • Circular Economy & Community Innovation 
Submission Requirements
  • Innovation video (3–5 minutes, MP4 format, English language)
  • Innovation Summary (maximum 500 words) outlining the problem, objectives, solution, uniqueness, impact, application, and cost of the innovation.
Awards
  • Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards
  • People's Choice Award
  • E-Certificate for all participants
Important Dates
  • 31 August 2026: Registration and submission deadline
  • 1–7 September 2026: Participation confirmation
  • 9–16 September 2026: Evaluation
  • 1 October 2026: Online closing ceremony and announcement of winners 
Interested participants may register through the organizers' registration link provided in the original announcement and contact the organizers directly for further information.
Please note that participation in this competition is entirely voluntary and shall be undertaken at the applicant's own discretion. Any financial implications, if any, will be the responsibility of the participant. There is no financial liability on the part of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI).
Furthermore, all interested participants are requested to keep the International Office informed by sharing a copy of their submission/registration details through their respective campus International Office Focal Person. Thank you.





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