VIICER 2026 – Free International Innovation Competition

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sarawak invites students, researchers, academics, industry representatives, government agencies, associations, and the public to participate in the Virtual International Innovation for Climate and Ecosystem Resilience (VIICER) 2026.

With the theme “Innovating CLiMATE Solutions for Global Resilience,” VIICER 2026 provides an international platform to showcase innovative ideas, technologies, products, and solutions addressing climate resilience, environmental sustainability, ecosystem conservation, and sustainable communities.

Competition Categories

The competition is open to:

• Category 1: Primary School Students
• Category 2: Secondary School Students & Undergraduate Students
• Category 3: Postgraduate Students, Researchers & Higher Education Academics
• Category 4: Industry, Government Agencies, Associations & the Public

Innovation Areas

Submissions may focus on areas such as:

• 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

Awards & Recognition

Participants have the opportunity to receive:

• Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards
• People’s Choice Award
• E-Certificate for all participants

Important Dates

• Registration & Innovation Video Submission: 31 August 2026
• Participation Confirmation: 1–7 September 2026
• Innovation Evaluation: 9–16 September 2026
• Closing Ceremony & Winners Announcement: 1 October 2026

Registration

Participation is FREE.

Register here:

https://forms.gle/UHDuNGEUFBxZocST6

For complete information regarding submission requirements, innovation scopes, competition categories, and registration procedures, please refer to the official information materials.

Requirement: Participants are required to submit an English innovation video of 3–5 minutes in MP4 format, along with an Innovation Summary of no more than 500 words.

Further Information

VIICER 2026 Secretariat
Institute of Ecosystem Science Borneo (IEB)
Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak

📧 Email: viicer2026@upm.edu.my

🌐 University Website: https://sarawak.upm.edu.my/