WED Design Challenge

12 March - 8 June

WIN up to RM30,000

cash prizes & more!

Open to university students age 18 - 30 years old

Open to teams of undergraduates and postgraduates from engineering and other various disciplines to compete and pitch their most innovative, groundbreaking smart cities ideas in the form of prototypes applaudable for the ultimate investment prize worth up to RM30,000.00 to propel their ambition in redefining living in Malaysian cities. Top 10 teams will be taking the centre stage for a physical prototype showdown at the Grand Finale scheduled for 8 June 2023, and you might not want to miss this out!

Submit your ideas by March 31st for primary feedback

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Ideathon

12, 18 March 2023, 8 June 2023

Design Thinking workshop designated for interested teams of two to four to experience the creative process of ideating purpose-driven solutions.

Prototyping 101

18 March 2023

Basic prototyping workshop at MRANTI MakersLab for interested teams to explore and master prototyping or 4IR tech-related skills. This workshop also includes a free 15-20 min consultancy session per team with MRANTI in-house prototyping and tech commercialisation experts upon request!

Design Challenge Agenda

11 Mar

12 Mar

WED Design Challenge — Ideathon

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Design Thinking workshop designated for interested teams of two to four to experience the creative process in ideating purpose-driven solutions in preparation for WED Design Challenge application submission.

25 Mar

WED Design Challenge — Design & Prototyping Clinic

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Two-days free access pass to MRANTI MakersLab for your prototyping needs, which includes a free 15-20 min consultancy session per team with prototyping and tech commercialisation experts. Prototyping materials are available and at your own expense.

26 Mar

WED Design Challenge — Design & Prototyping Clinic

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

15 Apr

WED Design Challenge — Virtual Mentorship

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Supported by James Dyson Award; Up to 24 participating teams stand a chance to be mentored by Dyson Engineers in areas such as your idea, design, purpose, and impact.

9 Jun

WED Design Challenge — Grand Finale

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Top 10 teams will be taking the centre stage at WED Design Challenge Grand Finale "Supercolony Battle" at MRANTI Park and pitch their prototypes that reimagine the way we live in cities.

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