Introduction
The Young Inventors Challenge 2025 aims to encourage secondary school students aged 13 – 17 to cooperate as a team (2-5 students) to find innovative solutions to current day problems. YIC is an educational project focusing on the participants learning.
This is our 13th year. YIC 2025 will be conducted fully Online. The participation is totally FREE!
YIC participants would develop creative, critical and problem identification/solving skills. YIC hopes to develop future inventors/innovators who will be the positive change makers of tomorrow.
Official Launch
Poster
Timeline
Submission Detail
Invention Proposal Submission Deadline:
23 June 2025
Guideline/Briefing and Training Videos
Proposal Writing Guideline Video
Let’s Hear From YIC Past Winners!
KPM Approval
Terms and Conditions
Kindly download to read and understand the terms and conditions.
Funders/Partners/Supporters
MBSB Bank
Working Group Committee
Project Advisor
Dr. Mohamed Yunus Mohamed Yasin
President of ASTI
Project Director
Mr. Tan Cher Hao, Project Director of Young Inventors Challenge since 2023. Volunteer with ASTI since 2015.Graduated with a BSc. In Biotechnology from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona.
Secretariat Representative
Mrs.Vanitha Vasu
Head of Secretariat for ASTI
Judging Advisor
Mr. Mohamed Faizal Noor Batcha, having a background in Biotechnology and currently employed under the Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation. Being part of YIC since 2015.
Judging Advisor
Dr. Nur'ain Salehen is lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Malaya, with expertise in Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation.
Chief Judge
Dr Lee holds a MSc in Molecular Biology and a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Volunteer with ASTI since 2017.
WGC Member
Mr. Karunakaran K.Karthigeyan A veteran in multi-disciplinary design, engineering, project management, construction, supply chain across various industries such as medtech, life sciences, semiconductors, energy, etc.
WGC Member
Dr. Low Ley Hian is a visionary leader in biotechnology and healthcare innovation. He joined YIC in 2024.
WGC Member
Dr. Ng Yin Kuan is currently the Head of Department of Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Dr Ng joined YIC WGC in 2025.
WGC Member
Dr. Nor Azhar Ahmad is a dedicated computer science expert at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, specializing in software engineering, artificial intelligence, IoT, and environmental automation.
WGC Member
Dr. Nurul Sulaiha binti Sulaiman is a dedicated educator with a PhD in Chemical Engineering and a strong passion for inspiring young minds
WGC Member
Mr.Syazuan Abd. Latip is a senior academician and eager to collaborate with professionals to contribute to the achievement of Higher Education Development Plan, aimed at fostering a brighter sustainable nation.