Introduction
The Young Inventors Challenge 2026 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 14th year. YIC 2026 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
Project Information Brief
Shortlisted Teams
We are excited to announce The Shortlisted Teams for YIC 2025!!!
A total of 202 teams have been shortlisted for the YIC 2025 Final Competition. The full list is attached below.
To proceed further, The Shortlisted Teams required to confirm participation for YIC 2025 Invention Pitch Video and Report Submission by completing the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/JpMF889HVHentBki8
To receive timely updates and important announcements, The Shortlisted Teams required to join the dedicated WhatsApp Group via the link below:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DXcoV4bQqZjE7s1aDbMUF7?mode=ac_t
We will be conducting an Online Training Session to support your next steps:
🗓 Date: 9 August 2025, Saturday
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Platform: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89845056504?pwd=vOVpnafamYN9zVXmJbtP9VBqJor6y3.1
Meeting ID: 898 4505 6504
Passcode: 794794
Attendance is compulsory for all the shortlisted teams. Please read the guideline below:
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and can’t wait to see your creative ideas in action!
We sincerely thank all participants for your dedication, hard work, and thoughtful submissions. Your passion and effort truly made this year’s competition inspiring and meaningful.
Submission Details
Invention Pitch Video and Report Submission Deadline:
8 September 2025, 11.59pm
Online Training
Timeline
Submission Details
Invention Proposal Submission Deadline:
15 June 2026
Guideline/Briefing and Training Videos
Proposal Writing Guideline Video
Let’s Hear From YIC Past Winners!
Training Video 1
Training Video 2
Training Video 3
Training Video 4
Training Video 5
Training Video 3
Training Video 4
KPM Approval
Terms and Conditions
Kindly download to read and understand the terms and conditions.
Funders/Partners/Supporters
MBSB Berhad
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. 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
Dr. Kumuthini Chandrasekaram is a Registered Chemist and Professional Certified Technologist with a strong passion for research, innovation, and STEM advancement.