Great Innovation
Challenge
Reengineering Plastic for Impact
Presented by Great Eastern Takaful, UTM through its Centre for AI & Robotics (CAIRO), and IEEE KL Subsection. Inspiring students to reimagine plastic waste into innovation and drive a sustainable future.
About the Challenge
Join our groundbreaking 2-year competition that challenges students to revolutionize plastic waste management. Transform HDPE & PP plastics into high-value products while building sustainable solutions for our planet’s future.
Innovation
Creative solutions for plastic waste transformation
Sustainability
Environmental stewardship and green practices
AI Integration
Smart technology for enhanced efficiency
Community Impact
Creating positive change for society
Challenge Objectives
Five key goals that will drive innovation and create meaningful impact in plastic waste management.
Redesign Recycling Machine
Innovate and improve existing recycling technology for better efficiency and output quality.
Integrate Sustainability
Embed environmental principles into every aspect of the design and manufacturing process.
Lightweight AI Features
Incorporate smart AI capabilities to optimize sorting, processing, and quality control.
Experiential Learning
Provide hands-on experience in engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
Environmental Stewardship
Foster responsibility for environmental protection and sustainable development practices.
Competition Structure
A comprehensive 2-year journey from concept to prototype, designed to maximize learning and innovation.
Year 1: Concept & Design
September – November 2025
- Team formation and registration
- Concept development workshops
- Design proposal submission
- Preliminary evaluation
Year 2: Prototype Development
January – May 2026
- Prototype construction phase
- Testing and refinement
- Final presentation preparation
- Grand finale competition
Prizes & Funding
Substantial rewards and funding opportunities to support your innovative journey.
Year 1 Prizes
Awarded to outstanding concept and design proposals in the first year competition.
Year 2 Prizes
Grand prizes for the best prototypes and innovative solutions.
Prototype Funding
Development funding provided to each shortlisted team for prototype construction.
Partners & Organizers
Collaborating with leading organizations to bring you this transformative challenge.
Be Part of the Future of Green Innovation
Join thousands of students worldwide in creating sustainable solutions that will shape tomorrow’s world. Your innovation can make a real difference.