IQ-SITE 2026

Education Innovation Challenge (EDIC)

Held in conjunction with IQ-SITE 2026 — celebrating impactful innovation in science and technology education.

EDIC Quick Links

Participate, submit, or join as a jury member

More details are available in the Competition Guidelines section below.

EDIC Deadlines EDIC Fees Call for Jury

EDIC Categories

The categories for the Education Innovation Challenge are as follows:

Micro-Credential (MC)
Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
Service Learning Malaysia – University for Society (SULAM)
Transformative Teaching
Alternative Assessment
Virtual Immersive Learning Experience
Blended Immersive Learning Experience
Face-to-Face Immersive Learning Experience
Empowerment of Bahasa Melayu in Teaching and Learning

Competition Guidelines

The following guidelines summarise key rules for EDIC 2026 (eligibility, originality, judging, and submission items).

1 • Eligibility

Who can participate

Awards are open only to registered participants of EDIC 2026 under IQ-SITE 2026.

2 • Originality

Original work & improvements

Innovation must be original.
Improvements/enhancements are acceptable if clear modifications and added value are shown.

3 • Submission Mode

Virtual evaluation

EDIC 2026 uses virtual judging.
Submit via the designated online platform.
Include: Extended Abstract (mandatory), YouTube video link (mandatory), supporting documents (optional).

4 • Extended Abstract

Format & contents

Use the official template.
Must include: title/author info, abstract/keywords, description (objectives/novelty/implementation/impact), conclusion, and APA references.
Language: English or Bahasa Melayu.
Format: Word (as instructed by organiser).

5 • Video Presentation

YouTube link required

Duration: 3–5 minutes.
Must explain: problem statement, concept, demo/functionality, impact/benefits.
Upload to YouTube and submit the link.

6–9 • Rules & Judging

Submission rules & decisions

Separate entry form for each innovation.
Only one innovation per form per category.
Judges appointed from academia & industry.
Judges’ decisions are final (no appeals/complaints).

Supporting Materials (Optional)

Recommended to strengthen your submission

Slides (if any)
Industrial collaboration letter (MOA/LOI)
Patent or IP documentation
Publication evidence, awards/certifications
Business/commercialisation proposal, photos/brochures, related documents

EDIC 2026 • Official Template

IQ-SITE 2026 Extended Abstract Template

Download and complete the template, then upload it according to the submission requirements.

Download Template (.DOC) View Template

Awards & Recognition

Celebrate impactful innovations with recognition and certification.

Award

Gold

For outstanding and transformative innovation with strong impact and sustainability.

Award

Silver

For strong innovation with high potential and evidence of effective implementation.

Award

Bronze

For promising innovation with clear concept and meaningful contribution.

Need help?

Contact the Secretariat

Email: iqsite@unimap.edu.my