Synergy Minds invites students, researchers, innovators, and professionals to participate in the Synergy Minds Innovation Competition, a unique opportunity to evaluate, refine, and advance research projects and innovative ideas with strong potential for real-world impact and commercialization.
This competition is open to both students and non-students and welcomes submissions from diverse disciplines and sectors.
What the Competition Offers
The Synergy Minds Innovation Competition provides participants with:
- A professional, multi-dimensional evaluation of their ideas
- Expert feedback from academic, industry, and investment perspectives
- Exposure to international partners, investors, and innovation stakeholders
- The opportunity to compete for financial support and commercialization opportunities
Evaluation Categories
All submitted projects and ideas will be evaluated across three core categories:
Science and Technical Merit
Assessment of research quality, technical soundness, innovation level, and scientific foundation.
Investment and Market Potential
Evaluation of market relevance, scalability, business potential, and attractiveness to investors.
Producibility and Implementation
Analysis of feasibility, development readiness, production potential, and implementation roadmap.
Jury and Selection Process
- Submissions will be assessed by three independent and reputable juries with expertise in science, industry, and investment.
- Each jury will provide scores and qualitative feedback based on the evaluation categories.
- Final scores will be consolidated, and the juries will jointly determine the competition winners.
Awards and Follow-Up Opportunities
Selected winners will receive:
- Financial awards to support further development, validation, or prototyping of their ideas
- Official recognition during the Synergy Minds event
- Certificates and visibility within the Synergy Minds international network
In addition, Synergy Minds partners and affiliated organizations will review shortlisted and winning ideas to:
- Assess investment and funding opportunities
- Explore commercialization pathways
- Initiate potential collaborations, pilot projects, or mentorship support
Participation in the competition does not guarantee investment; however, it provides direct access to relevant innovation and commercialization stakeholders.
Who Should Participate
The competition welcomes:
- Students (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
- Early-career and senior researchers
- Innovators and entrepreneurs
- Industry professionals with novel concepts or applied research
Both early-stage ideas and ongoing research projects are eligible.
How to Submit
Participants are required to submit their concept as a one-page abstract via the official submission link provided below. All submissions will undergo an initial screening and evaluation by the competition committee.
Participants whose ideas are successfully screened and accepted will receive an official notification email containing detailed instructions and a registration link to proceed with participation in the Synergy Minds Innovation Competition.
Only accepted participants are required to complete the formal registration through the official registration link in order to take part in the competition.