vIHASIC' 2023

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FIELD OF INNOVATION

ELIGIBILITY

Halal Science:

Halal Science can be defined as Halal Knowledge attained systematically through observation and experimentation study and practice to describe and explain the natural phenomena that relate to Halal practices (ASM: Academy of Sciences Malaysia).

Social Science and Humanities:

A group of academic disciplines dedicated to examining society. This branch of science studies how people interact with each other, behave, develop as a culture, and influence the world. Also include anthropology, psychology, political science, and economics (Investopedia).

Open to ALL INHART, national and international universities/colleges/institutes.

Only ONE entry per participant.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CRITERIA OF EVALUATION

CONTENT OF A VIDEO (5 min Video)

The introduction

Provide basic information on product/ innovation

The problem

Explains problem, need or opportunity the product/ innovation
Clearly identifies the target market/customer(s)

The solution of the product and/or services

Identifies how the product/innovation will solve the target market’s problem/need – the unique value proposition.

Market Opportunity & Differentiation

Provides information – how innovation will reach its target market – the niche in market
Explains how the product/innovation is different from the competition; how business will beat the competition.

COMPETITION EXPECTATIONS:

Participant may participate as individuals or in teams of two to four members
Participant may compete in only one competition: innovation video.
The idea/concept for products and/or services may be of the participant own choice.
In developing the innovation video participants should consider:

Creativity: Is this a “new idea” – either “new-to-world” or a new concept for the area, or a new application of an old concept? Does it add value or fill a void?

Social Purpose – Social Responsibility: What benefits do the community and/or society gain from this innovation? Does it directly address a societal problem? Does it contribute in some way? I.e., operating in an environmentally sound way, being “Green”? Does it contribute to a charitable organization, purchasing from fair trade/fair labour practices/minority suppliers?

Addressing: the triple bottom line – People/Planet/Profit

Quality of Presentations:

BUSINESS INNOVATION VIDEO RUBRIC:

Innovation Video will describe either a product and/or service – up to 5 minutes
Videos must be in an MP4 format or uploaded and accessible on YouTube
Teams have the creative freedom to determine format/style of the video content (i.e., screencasts using a slide deck (up to 10 slides); a demonstration of the product/ service; an interview format, a presentation with slides or no slides; etc.).

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Assalamualikom Warhmatu Allah WB

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the International Halal Science Innovation Competition! Congratulations to all of the participants who took part in this exciting event. Your hard work, dedication, and innovative ideas truly impressed us.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your participation in this competition. Your contributions have made this event a great success, and we are proud to have had the opportunity to see the amazing ideas and concepts that you have brought to the table.

We are now thrilled to announce the competition’s results and hope to see your innovations in the market soon. Your ideas have the potential to change the world and make a positive impact, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for you and your projects.

Once again, congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to everyone who participated in the International Halal Science Innovation Competition. We look forward to seeing your continued success and growth in the future.

Winners will be contacted to arrange the Medals’ postage and awards certificates.

Best regards,

Office of Responsible Research and Innovation, INHART