Itex
About
The International Invention, Innovation, Technology Competition & Exhibition (ITEX) is an annual exhibition showcasing new inventions, innovative technologies, and products from Malaysia and around the world. ITEX brings together inventors, researchers, startups, universities, corporations, investors, venture capitalists, manufacturers, distributors, and industry partners to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. The exhibition serves as a platform for inventors and innovators to gain recognition, gather market feedback, explore investment opportunities, and connect with potential partners to accelerate the commercialisation of their innovations.
Problem Statements
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Intelligent Innovation Discovery & Matchmaking
How might technology and AI help ITEX intelligently match inventions and exhibitors with the most relevant investors, manufacturers, distributors, corporates and industry partners to accelerate discovery, engagement and commercialisation?
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AI-Powered Exhibition Engagement & Lead Conversion
How might technology and AI help ITEX capture, understand and convert visitor–exhibitor interactions into qualified leads, business connections and commercialisation opportunities before, during and after the exhibition?
Awards
Pilot
10,000
Winner will receive MYR 10,000
Challenge Timeline
Challenge Launch
Applications open for Innovators and Solution Providers to submit solutions addressing ITEX’s identified challenge areas for potential showcase and validation at ITEX 2027.
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Solution Evaluation & Shortlisting
Submitted solutions will be reviewed based on relevance, innovation, readiness, feasibility, scalability and potential value to ITEX. Selected Innovators and Solution Providers may be invited for further evaluation or discussions.
2
Solution Validation & Showcase Preparation
Shortlisted solution providers may undergo further assessment, solution validation, demonstration preparation and alignment with ITEX requirements ahead of ITEX 2027.
3
2027 Showcase, Pilot & Commercialisation Opportunities
Selected solutions may be showcased or demonstrated at ITEX 2027 and may progress to pilot opportunities, business matching, partnerships or commercialisation discussions. Progression will be subject to solution readiness, stakeholder interest, technical feasibility, agreed scope, commercial arrangements and implementation capacity.
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1
Challenge Launch
Applications open for Innovators and Solution Providers to submit solutions addressing ITEX’s identified challenge areas for potential showcase and validation at ITEX 2027.
2
Solution Evaluation & Shortlisting
Submitted solutions will be reviewed based on relevance, innovation, readiness, feasibility, scalability and potential value to ITEX. Selected Innovators and Solution Providers may be invited for further evaluation or discussions.
3
Solution Validation & Showcase Preparation
Shortlisted solution providers may undergo further assessment, solution validation, demonstration preparation and alignment with ITEX requirements ahead of ITEX 2027.
4
2027 Showcase, Pilot & Commercialisation Opportunities
Selected solutions may be showcased or demonstrated at ITEX 2027 and may progress to pilot opportunities, business matching, partnerships or commercialisation discussions. Progression will be subject to solution readiness, stakeholder interest, technical feasibility, agreed scope, commercial arrangements and implementation capacity.
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