International Research and Information Science Expo 2027

Beyond Possibilities: Transforming Innovation with Latest Technology

Step 1: Project Registration

Visit the official IRISE 2027 registration page at https://www.pentas.app/competitions/irise27 to register your project.

Step 2: Account Registration & Email Verification

Create a new account or log in using your existing Pentas account.

• New users: Email verification is required to activate your account.

• Existing users: Log in using your registered credentials.

• If you do not receive the verification email, please check your spam or junk folder. For further assistance, contact the organiser via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/60199891306.

Step 3: Letter of Acceptance (LOA)

A Letter of Acceptance (LOA) will be automatically generated for projects that have been accepted.

Step 4: Project ID Verification

Log in to the Pentas portal and verify your assigned Project ID (e.g., YS10, 3MT1, SS1, ST1). Please retain this ID for future reference and communication.

Step 5: Video Preparation & Upload

Upload your project presentation video to YouTube and prepare a backup copy using Google Drive.

Step 6: Video Accessibility Settings

Ensure that your video links are accessible to the organising committee and appointed reviewers:

• YouTube: Set video visibility to Public or Unlisted.

• Google Drive: Set general access to Anyone with the link – Viewer.

Restricted or inaccessible links may delay the verification and evaluation process.

Step 7: Participation Fee Payment (If Applicable)

Complete the participation fee payment through the Pentas Payment System if required for your selected category.

Participants in categories with no participation fee may proceed directly to the submission stage.

Step 8: Project Submission

Submit the following through the Pentas portal:

• YouTube presentation video link.

• Backup video link (preferably Google Drive).

• Supporting evidence or documentation, where applicable.

Please ensure that all submitted links are correct, accessible and relevant to your project.

Step 9: Submission Verification

The organising committee will verify the payment status (if applicable), presentation video and supporting evidence.

Participants may be contacted if additional information or corrections are required.

Step 10: Pentas Showcase Publication

Once the submission has been successfully verified, the project video will be published on the Pentas Showcase platform.

Step 11: Expert Evaluation

All eligible projects will be evaluated by appointed expert reviewers based on the official assessment criteria established for IRISE 2027.

Step 12: Announcement of Results

Official results will be announced through the designated YouTube channel, official website and registered email addresses.

Participants are advised to monitor these communication channels for updates.

Step 13: Finality of Judging Decisions

All decisions made by the appointed panel of judges are final and binding. No appeals or requests for reconsideration will be entertained.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Ensure that all submitted information is accurate and complete.

• Verify that all YouTube and Google Drive links remain accessible throughout the evaluation period.

• Keep your Project ID for reference in all communications with the organiser.

• Monitor your Pentas account and registered email for important notifications and updates.

Official Registration: https://www.pentas.app/competitions/irise27

Participant Support: https://wa.me/60199891306

IRISE 2027 – OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

1. CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY

• Junior Creator: Open to primary school students. The project MUST BE LED BY A STUDENT. Teachers or advisors may participate as supporting team members.

• Young Creator: Open to secondary school students. The project MUST BE LED BY A STUDENT. Teachers or advisors may participate as supporting team members.

• Tertiary Social Science: Open to students enrolled in higher education institutions undertaking projects related to social sciences. The project MUST BE LED BY A STUDENT.

• Tertiary Science & Technology: Open to students enrolled in higher education institutions undertaking projects related to science and technology. The project MUST BE LED BY A STUDENT.

• Professional: Open to teachers, lecturers, academicians, researchers, industry professionals, practitioners, entrepreneurs, innovators and individuals from other relevant professional backgrounds. Participants may submit original innovations, inventions or research-based projects individually or as part of a team.

2. TEAM COMPOSITION & REGISTRATION

• Each project may have a maximum of eight (8) team members, including teachers, lecturers, supervisors or advisors.

• Teachers, lecturers, supervisors and advisors may be registered as team members. All members must be assigned their appropriate roles during registration.

• Only ONE (1) OFFICIAL E-CERTIFICATE PER PROJECT will be issued, displaying the names of all registered team members.

• All participation fees are STRICTLY NON-REFUNDABLE, including in cases of withdrawal, incomplete submissions or disqualification.

• Participants must complete all mandatory registration and submission requirements before the official deadline. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of participation.

• Participation fees do not include customs duties, import taxes or other charges associated with international medal shipments. Such charges, where applicable, shall be borne by the recipient.

3. VIDEO & PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• The presentation video must not exceed six (6) minutes and thirty (30) seconds.

• Every presentation video must begin with a recorded introduction featuring all registered team members. Each member must introduce themselves to support identity verification, originality and consent to participate.

• All submitted innovations, inventions and project materials must be original works developed by the participating team.

• Any use of third-party applications, automated tools, bots or artificial engagement services to artificially increase video views, likes or other engagement metrics is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

• Participants are responsible for ensuring that their submitted videos and supporting materials do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.

4. TERMS, CONDITIONS & DATA PRIVACY

• The organiser reserves the right to disqualify any project that fails to comply with the official competition rules, submission requirements or ethical standards.

• All decisions made by the appointed panel of judges are FINAL AND BINDING. No appeals, objections or requests for reconsideration will be entertained.

• Personal information collected during registration will be handled confidentially and processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

• Participant information will be used primarily for competition administration, evaluation, certification, communication and other purposes related to the event.

• The organiser may contact participants regarding competition updates and future events, subject to applicable privacy requirements and communication preferences.

5. MEDALS & ADDITIONAL PURCHASES

• Each eligible participating project will receive ONE (1) COMPLIMENTARY MEDAL, regardless of the number of registered team members.

• The complimentary medal is allocated PER PROJECT, NOT PER PARTICIPANT.

• Additional medals may be purchased separately following the official announcement of competition results.

• Information regarding additional medal purchases, pricing, ordering deadlines and delivery arrangements will be announced through the official competition platform.

• International participants may be responsible for additional shipping charges, customs duties and applicable import taxes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

By registering for IRISE 2027, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to comply with the official competition rules and regulations.

The organiser reserves the right to amend the competition guidelines when necessary. Any amendments will be communicated through the official competition platform.

• Video Duration: Within 6 Minutes and 30 Seconds.
• Orientation: Landscape.
• Submission: Upload to your own YouTube Channel. Please set permission to ‘Unlisted’ or ‘Public’.
• Mandatory Introduction: Must start with video introduction of team members – including name, and organization/university name.
• Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Problem statement
  • Solution
  • Impacts
  • Commercialization potential
  • Publication (if available)
  • Copyright (if available)
  • Any additional criteria