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NUSANTARAInternational Innovation & Invention Expo 2026
Humanizing AI, Empowering People
Industry–Academia Innovations for ASEAN
A hybrid international competition showcasing innovations, inventions, and design solutions across multidisciplinary areas — organised by UiTM in collaboration with UNUSIA, UNUKALTIM, and LPTNU.
About the Competition
A hybrid international innovation competition focusing on responsible AI and ASEAN collaboration.
NUSANTARA-IIIE 2026 is a hybrid competition organised by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Rembau, in collaboration with UNUSIA, UNUKALTIM, and LPTNU. This competition provides a high-impact space for academicians, postdoctoral researchers, higher education students, and industry players to showcase their innovations, inventions, and design solutions across multidisciplinary areas.
Participants may submit their ideas online through video submissions, with winners from each category invited to present offline during the closing & prize-giving ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Closing & Prize-giving LocationWhy Join?
Discover the opportunities that await you at NUSANTARA-IIIE 2026.
Global Exposure
Showcase your innovations on an international stage with participants from across ASEAN and beyond.
Industry–Academia Collaboration
Enable co-creation, mentorship, and validation of innovations with strategic partners.
Recognition & Awards
Outstanding ideas will be recognised with medals, certificates, and cash prizes.
ASEAN Impact
Accelerate translation and adoption of innovations supporting sustainable outcomes aligned with the SDGs.
Competition Tracks
Submit your projects under one of the following tracks.
Engineering, Science & Technology
- Engineering & Technology Innovations
- Built Environment & Design Technology
- Applied Science
- Environmental & Sustainability Technology
AI, Mathematics & Smart Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Mathematical Computing & Algorithmic Technologies
- Smart Technologies & Intelligent Systems
Social Science, Humanity & Management
- Education & Teaching and Learning Innovations
- Economic, Entrepreneurship & Business Innovations
- Art, Cultural, Tourism & Heritage Preservation
- Psychology & Well-Being
- Sociopolitical Studies & Governance
Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these key milestones.
1st March 2026
Registration Opens
15th April 2026
Registration Closes
16 – 30th April 2026
Acceptance Notification
1 – 15th May 2026
Early Bird Discount
Before 1st June 2026
Proof of Payment
Before 1st July 2026
Video Submission
1st March 2026
Registration Opens
15th April 2026
Registration Closes
16 – 30th April 2026
Acceptance Notification
1 – 15th May 2026
Early Bird Discount
Before 1st June 2026
Proof of Payment
Before 1st July 2026
Video Submission
Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria.
The judges' decision is final.
Prizes
Recognition awaits all participants.
Diamond Award
USD 200
+ Medal + Certificate
Category Winners
Medal + Certificate
All Participants
E-Certificate
Partners & Sponsors
This competition is supported by:
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