Award Ceremony:
5th August 2026
in conjunction with 3rd ICSE2026
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Competition Theme:
Reimagining Inclusive and Future-Ready Education: Innovations, Technologies, and Transformative Practices
Reimagining Inclusive and Future-Ready Education: Innovations, Technologies, and Transformative Practices
Sustainovate 2026 is a virtual innovation and design challenge held under the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Education 2026 (ICSE2026), organised by INTI International University and hosted by Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT).
This competition highlights innovative and sustainable ideas that address educational and societal challenges. Participants are encouraged to showcase creative solutions that support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute towards building inclusive and future-ready communities.
Through this platform, ICSE2026 aims to promote global collaboration, innovation, and meaningful impact through sustainable design and transformative practices.
Aims of Competition
Aims of Competition
Objectives of SUSTAINOVATE 2026
✶ Provide an international platform for students, academics, researchers, industry professionals, and innovators to showcase innovative and sustainable ideas.
✶ Encourage the development of creative, design-oriented, and interdisciplinary solutions that address contemporary educational and societal challenges.
✶ Promote innovations aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Education 2026 (ICSE2026).
✶ Foster innovation and digital transformation that contribute to sustainable and future-ready communities.
✶ Support the advancement of inclusive, human-centred, and socially impactful practices across diverse disciplines.
✶ Provide opportunities for participants to present original ideas, prototypes, digital solutions, educational innovations, and research-informed concepts to an international audience.
✶ Encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants from academia, industry, and the wider community.
✶ Recognise and celebrate transformative innovations that contribute to resilience, sustainability, and societal well-being.
What Makes the Competition Unique
What Makes the Competition Unique
✓ Fully Virtual International Competition – Participate and present globally without travelling.
✓ Interdisciplinary & Cross-Sector Collaboration – Open to participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
✓ Sustainability & SDG-Oriented Innovation – Encourages solutions with meaningful social, educational, and environmental impact.
✓ Conference-Integrated Recognition – Conducted under ICSE2026, providing visibility within an international conference ecosystem.
Competition Tracks
Competition Tracks
Registration & Submission
Registration and submission must be completed by submitting video link and the proof of payment in the online form below:
Incomplete registrations or submissions will not be evaluated.
Eligibility Criteria
Participation is open to individual participants, or group participation (maximum 5 members per group)
Team Composition
• The competition is open to individual participants or group participation (maximum of 5 members per group).
For group submissions, all members’ names must be included during registration.
• No changes to team members are allowed after submission unless approved by the organiser.
Submission Requirements & Method
• Due Date: 10 July 2026 (Friday), 11:59 PM
• Late submissions will not be accepted
• Participants must submit a YouTube video link.
• The video must be uploaded as Public (not Private).
• Please ensure that the submitted link is active, functioning properly, and accessible before the jury deliberation process.
Video Submission Guidelines
• The presentation video should be between 3 to 5 minutes only.
• Only ONE presenter is required to appear and present in the video.
• Presenters should explain:
a. Introduction of innovation
b. Problem statement
c. Objectives
d. Innovation features and uniqueness
e. Prototype
f. Return of Investment
g. Conclusion
Presentation Slides (PPT)
• Participants must use PowerPoint slides during the presentation.
• The official Innovation Competition logo must be included in the slides.
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Innovation Requirements
• The submitted innovation must be the original work of the participant(s).
• Plagiarism or unauthorised use of others’ work is strictly prohibited.
• Participants are encouraged to explain the novelty and practical application of their innovation
Organiser’s Decision
•The organiser reserves the right to reject incomplete submissions.
• The judges’ decision is final, and no appeals will be entertained.
Important Dates
Competition Registration Fees
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Language Policy
All innovation video presentations must be delivered in English only.
Judging & Evaluation
All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges from academia and industry.
The decision of the judges is FINAL.
No appeals regarding judging decisions will be entertained.
Awards & Recognition
Judging Criteria
1. Innovation and Originality (25%)
1. Innovation and Originality (25%)
Novelty and uniqueness of the idea
Creativity in addressing a problem or opportunity
Distinctiveness compared to existing solutions
2. Relevance and Impact (20%)
2. Relevance and Impact (20%)
Significance of the problem addressed
Potential social, educational, environmental, or economic impact
Contribution to sustainable development and societal well-being
3. Feasibility and Practicality (15%)
3. Feasibility and Practicality (15%)
Realistic implementation potential
Technical and operational viability
Scalability and sustainability of the solution
4. Alignment with SDGs and Sustainability (15%)
4. Alignment with SDGs and Sustainability (15%)
Contribution to one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Promotion of sustainable and responsible practices
Long-term value creation
5. Presentation and Demonstration (15%)
5. Presentation and Demonstration (15%)
Clarity and effectiveness of communication
Quality of prototype, demonstration, or showcase
Ability to answer judges' questions
6. Interdisciplinary and Future Readiness (10%)
6. Interdisciplinary and Future Readiness (10%)
Integration of knowledge across disciplines
Use of emerging technologies or innovative approaches
Potential to address future challenges
Total: 100 Marks
Grand Prize Awards
The following awards will be determined based on the final judging scores:
🥇 Platinum Award (90–100 marks)
🥈 Gold Award (80–89 marks)
🥉 Silver Award (70–79 marks)
🏅 Bronze Award (60–69 marks)
The Organising Committee reserves the right to adjust score thresholds based on the quality and number of submissions.
Track Awards
The highest-scoring innovation in each track will receive:
Best Innovation Award:
Digital Transformation, Innovation and Future Skills for All
Best Innovation Award:
Inclusive, Equitable and Culturally Sustaining Education Ecosystems
Best Innovation Award:
Transdisciplinary Solutions for Sustainability, Climate Action and Global Citizenship
Best Innovation Award:
Data, Behaviour and Decision-Making in a Human-Centred Digital World
Special Awards and Selection Criteria
1. Best Pitch Demonstration
Awarded to the participant/team with the most engaging, persuasive, and professional presentation.
2. Most Disruptive Idea
Awarded to the innovation with the greatest potential to transform existing practices, industries, or systems.
3. Most Original Concept
Awarded to the most creative and unique innovation.
4. SDG Champion Award
Awarded to the innovation demonstrating the strongest contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.
5. Best Community-Centred Innovation
Awarded to the innovation with the greatest potential to improve community well-being and social impact.
6. Best Market Potential Award
Awarded to the innovation with the strongest commercialisation and scalability potential.
7. Startup Potential Award
Awarded to the most outstanding innovation presented demonstrates the strongest potential to evolve into a successful startup, social enterprise, or commercially viable venture through a compelling value proposition, scalability, sustainability, and market readiness.
8. Best Interdisciplinary Innovation
Awarded to the innovation that best integrates knowledge, methods, and perspectives from multiple disciplines.
9. Innovation for Accessibility Award
Awarded to the innovation that best promotes inclusivity, accessibility, and equal opportunities for diverse populations.
10. Best Use of Emerging Technology
Awarded to the innovation demonstrating the most effective application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Robotics, Data Analytics, or related technologies.
Certificates
Participant Certificate
One e-certificate will be issued per team, listing the names of all registered team members.
Award Certificate
One e-certificate will be issued per award-winning team, listing the names of all registered team members.
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