Youth Talent Innovation Competition (YTIC)

FEIAP Youth Talent Innovation Competition (YTIC) 2026
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

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YTIC 2026 REGISTRATION FORM

Organizer – FEIAP Youth Talent Development (YTD) Working Group

Introduction

FEIAP Youth Talent Innovation Competition (YTIC) 2026 is the second edition of the competition which was first held in 2024 in conjunction with the FEIAP Convention.

Objectives

  • Foster next generation of engineers through innovations and design thinking.
  • Leverage on international platform in providing opportunity for aspiring engineers to broaden their horizon and present their ideas.
  • Provide opportunities for ideation and potential commercialization of novel and impactful solutions supporting sustainable development.

Back in 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action – in a global partnership – to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity.

Engineers play a crucial role in meeting the SDGs through their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking. Engineers are key to developing and implementing sustainable solutions in a variety of areas including water management, clean energy, infrastructure, and technology, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable world. Therefore, it is essential that young engineers – the pillars of tomorrow – gain an enhanced understanding and sensitivity around sustainable development.

In this competition, the participating team is required to propose an innovative solution to a real-world problem. The team is free to choose its own innovative topic to address a pressing problem in relation to any of the 17 SDGs.

    1. Goal 1 – No Poverty
    2. Goal 2 – Zero Hunger
    3. Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
    4. Goal 4 – Quality Education
    5. Goal 5 – Gender Equality
    6. Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
    7. Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
    8. Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
    9. Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation , Infrastructure
    10. Goal 10 – Reduce Inequalities
    11. Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
    12. Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
    13. Goal 13 – Climate Action
    14. Goal 14 – Life Below Water
    15. Goal 15 – Life on Land
    16. Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    17. Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  1. Participants should register as teams with the following: 
    • Age must be more than 18 and below 40.
    • Each team to consist of 5 to 7 members (including team leader). Each member can only be part of one team.
    • At least half the team must be of engineering background, while the remaining team can be of non-engineering fields including but not limited to finance, arts, marketing, etc..
    • The team leader must be of engineering background (bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology)
  2. Each team is allowed to seek advice and assistance from at most two advisors who are not active members of the team (must be listed if applicable).
  3. Once registered, team members cannot be changed without agreement from the Organizer. The Organizer has the right to disqualify the team whereby the Organizer is not notified of the changes.
  4. Where necessary, individual team members may need to obtain clearance / authorization from their respective workplace.
  5. The Organizer reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including the participant identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify the participant if, in the Organiser’s reasonable opinion, the participant submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

The competition will be conducted in three phases, namely Registration and Abstract Phase, Conceptual Proposal Phase and Detailed Proposal Phase.

1. Registration & Abstract

  • Each team completes and submits the online registration form and abstract on time.
  • Each team will be reviewed by the Organizer and the teams which are eligible to enter Phase 2 will be notified.
  • The Organizer reserved the right to cancel the competition if there are less than six (6) eligible entries.

2. Conceptual Proposal

  • Each team submits a conceptual proposal and a 5-minute pre-recorded video of its presentation by the team members..
  • The Organizer will appoint the judging panel to select the finalists to proceed to Phase 3.

3. Detailed Proposal

  • Each team presents the detailed proposal during the FEIAP Convention. At least one (1) of the team members must be present in person.
  • Each team will be required to present the detailed proposal in a 15-minute session, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with the judging panel.
  • The winning teams will be presented with their awards based on evaluations of the detailed proposal and the presentation.
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Phase 1: Registration and Abstract

Registration Form

  1. Each team ensures that all members meet the participation qualification and fill in the registration form before the deadline: https://forms.gle/dWnm8Vp2NXPWFAYD9
  2. Only one registration form is required per team.
  3. Registration details include team name, team members’ full name, date of birth, age, member economy, background, company or institution, corresponding email, advisor(s) name (if applicable), and title and brief abstract of the concept proposal.

Phase 2: Conceptual Phase

Conceptual Proposal

Each participating team must address the following in the conceptual proposal:

  1. Title of Venture or Concept: The title of the venture should be unique and representative of the concept.
  2. Team Members: Description of the team and its capability for this venture, and the responsibilities and objectives of the team members.
  3. Abstract: Brief explanation of the main concepts in a single paragraph in no more than 200 characters. It must communicate briefly and clearly what the venture is about and whom it is designed for.
  4. Problem Statement: Description of the issues it is addressing and why it must be addressed.
  5. The Solution (Product / Service): Description of the solution to the problem, including but not limited to the unique selling point, advantages, functions etc. Include any key assumptions, feasibility etc. deemed important and necessary.

Phase 3: Detailed Proposal

Detailed Proposal

Each qualified team submits detailed proposal (improved proposal based on conceptual proposal) in consideration of the feedback received from the judging panel. The following must be addressed in addition to the items in the conceptual proposal:

  1. Current Situation Analysis (Regulatory / Market): Description of the target user / market who would benefit the most from the solution, the market size, growth potential and current trends.
  2. Expected Application Outcome: Description of the impact of the solution.

A working prototype can be included where applicable, but not compulsory.

Phase 1: Registration and Abstract

  • Registration Open – 13 February 2026
  • Registration Close – 31 March 2026
  • 1st Workshop / Seminar – March – April 2026
  • Evaluation Process – 01 – 15 April 2026
  • Announcement of Eligible Teams – 16 April 2026

Phase 2: Conceptual Proposal

  • 2nd Workshop / Seminar – May – June 2026
  • Submission of Conceptual Proposal – 15 June 2026
  • Evaluation Process – 16 June – 15 July 2026
  • Announcement of Shortlisted Teams – 16 July 2026

Phase 3: Detailed Proposal

  • 3rd Workshop / Seminar – July – August 2026
  • Submission of Detailed Proposal – 31 August 2026
  • Final Presentation & Awards Ceremony – 02 – 04 September 2026

  • CHAMPION – USD 3,000 + Certificate of Achievement

  • FIRST RUNNER UP – USD 2,000 + Certificate of Achievement

  • SECOND RUNNER UP – USD 1,000 + Certificate of Achievement

  • FINALISTS – Certificate of Achievement

YTIC 2026 Poster

Contact Info

FEIAP Secretariat for materials submission and assistance.

  • Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
  • Tel:  +603-7890 0143
  • Address:
  • Federation of Engineering Institution of Asia and The Pacific
    c/o The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
    Lots 60 & 62, Bangunan Ingenieur, Jalan 52/4,
    P.O. Box 223 (Jalan Sultan), 46720 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.