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Join innovation, research, education, KIK, creative, and professional competitions. Register individually or as a team, submit your project, track your progress, and earn verified recognition through PENTAS.

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Innovation Intelligence New Ideas Exploration Transformation iid competition poster
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iNEXTIID

Innovation Intelligence New Ideas Exploration Transformation

Organised by Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), iNEXT 2026 celebrates creativity, innovation and technological advancement under the theme Artificial Intelligence. This year’s competition highlights how AI can be harnessed not only to accelerate digital transformation, but also to improve education, strengthen organisations and create sustainable solutions for the future.

1 Aug – 15 Oct 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Team up to 10

Competition ends Oct 15, 2026

Malaysia Grand Invention Expo 2026 iid competition poster
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MAGIEX26IID

Malaysia Grand Invention Expo 2026

Malaysia Grand Invention Expo 2026 (MaGIEX 2026) is a premier international platform that brings together innovators, researchers, industry players, and young talents from around the world to showcase groundbreaking inventions and transformative ideas. Designed to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, MaGIEX 2026 provides participants with the opportunity to present their projects, gain international recognition, and engage with experts across various disciplines. The expo highlights cutting-edge solutions in science, technology, engineering, and creative industries—aimed at addressing real-world challenges and advancing sustainable development. With a strong emphasis on quality, scalability, and impact, MGIE 2026 serves as a catalyst for innovation commercialization, networking, and global exposure. Participants will benefit from professional evaluation, digital exhibition platforms, and prestigious awards that recognize excellence across multiple categories. Join us in celebrating innovation at its highest level—where ideas evolve into impactful solutions for the future.

1 Jul – 1 Nov 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Team up to 8

Competition ends Nov 1, 2026

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Kelantan International Learning & Exhibition 2026 iid competition poster
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KILIEx 26IID

Kelantan International Learning & Exhibition 2026

Kelantan International Learning and Exhibition (KILIEx) 2026 is a premier international online innovation competition organized by UiTM Kelantan, bringing together academics, researchers, students, educators, and industry professionals to showcase innovative research, creative ideas, and technology-driven solutions while promoting collaboration, excellence, and commercialization.

1 Jun – 26 Oct 2026
Kelantan
Team up to 8

Competition ends Oct 26, 2026

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Kuala Lumpur International Invention & Innovation Symposium 2026 iid competition poster
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KL3IS-26IID

Kuala Lumpur International Invention & Innovation Symposium 2026

KL3IS is an international invention and innovation symposium that feature improvement, modification, and development of a new product, idea, services, teaching, and etc. KL3IS strive to offer participants a recognition of their effort, invention, and innovation via virtual and interactive platform. All submission and judging process will be conducted via online platform; in the comfort of your own places.

1 Apr – 26 Aug 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Team up to 8

Competition ends Aug 26, 2026

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Why Compete on PENTAS?

Discover competitions, manage your participation, and keep your achievements connected to your PENTAS profile.

Find the Right Competition
Search open and upcoming IID, KIK, research, education, technology, and creative competitions from one public discovery page.
Register Individually or as a Team
Join competitions as an individual or manage team members when the organiser enables team-based participation.
Submit Your Work
Complete project information and submit required materials such as video presentation links and supporting evidence.
Track Your Competition
Follow registration, submission, evaluation, result, and certificate updates from your participant dashboard.
Earn Verified Recognition
Access eligible participation certificates, achievement certificates, special awards, and verification links where enabled.
Build Your Achievement Record
Keep your competition entries, project history, results, and recognition connected to your PENTAS participant profile.

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