Innovative Idea Competition 2022

Invenção Innovative Idea competition 2022

Invenção an innovative idea competition has been organized by the Physics Society of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission. The competition is open for all the undergraduates and postgraduates in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and is intended to encourage and establish an innovative culture among the undergraduate students by providing a road map for a positive change in society.

Competition Overview

  • This competition consists of 2 rounds.
  • Individual or groups with a maximum of 3 members are eligible to participate, participants must be current undergraduates in the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
  • All teams and individuals can be pre-registered via https://forms.gle/84SPpUdSZgZ5aseN9 on or before 30th March 2022.
  • In the 1st round, all individuals/teams should submit the application and all required materials via https://forms.gle/JyNSbgAe5pwXAiwZ9 on or before 30th March 2022.
    • Competitors should prepare an Idea Proposal (PDF format) adhere to the format given on the website about their innovation idea to be submitted with the application form. (Insert link to access the form)
    • You should upload an introductory 3-minute video (.mp4 format) describing your idea when filing your application. (Max. 30MB with resolution 720p). It should describe your innovative idea briefly with relevant information of related field, practicability, procedure, resource requirements etc. Don’t insert any names and affiliations in the video.
    • The above two files should rename using your name with initials (eg: HSK Perera). For the group, competitors rename with initials of the group leader_G (eg: HSK Perera_G)
    • For group competitions, only the group leader must submit the document and fill the application with the details of the group members.
  • All submissions will be judged by an expert judge panel from academia and industry.
  • Competitors’ innovative ideas and concepts will be kept private and confidential.
  • In the final round, the finalists will present their innovative idea followed by the Q&A session with the judging panel.

Evaluation Criteria

  • In all aspects the invention should be strong and reliable.
  • The product should not be a threat to any living being.
  • Models or ideas of existing products or working processes won’t be accepted.
  • Products or ideas obtained from the internet should be referenced and proper modifications should be made to make sure the product or the idea is your own.
  • Novelty of the invention/innovative idea presented.
  • Accuracy of the design and procedure.
  • The instruments and techniques used to improve the productivity of the invention.
  • The ability to make the idea into a reality.
  • Estimated budget

Timeline

  • Registration opens: 24th January onwards
  • Virtual webinars: 1st, 2nd and 3rd February
  • Deadline for the idea submissions: 30th March
  • Announce 1st round winners: 20th April
  • Presentations and Q&A session for the final round: 20th April

Certificates & awards converting an idea to a product

  • The best three innovative ideas are entitled to award the grants from Sri Lanka Inventors Commission to convert an idea into a product. The selected groups/individuals are responsible themselves to find the academic mentors so that the grant would be issued through the permanent lecturer.
  • The plaques will be given to the best three innovative ideas.
  • A valuable certificate will be given to the final round of selected groups/individuals.
  • A valuable e-certificate will be given to all other qualified participants.

 

For further information contact

Nimna Sandali Peiris

Event Coordinator

Telephone: 077-4004553

 

Menaka Madhusanka

Event Coordinator

Telephone: 071-7576571

 

Useful links

Event website             – https://science.sjp.ac.lk/physoc/innovative-idea-competition-2022/

Pre-registration           – https://forms.gle/84SPpUdSZgZ5aseN9

Proposal submission   –  https://forms.gle/iqgu5qETRVJuZo2UA

Idea Proposal Format(docx)

idea-proposal-format-1

 

Facebook page            – https://www.facebook.com/physicsSocietyUSJ/

Youtube link               –https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-koOnRUwGCRabjWrPu2kA

Email                           – physociety@sjp.ac.lk

 

Webinars

 Webinar Zoom Meeting link

https://learn.zoom.us/j/68698595478?pwd=ZkJzZFRZWlFtZVBuYm1QcWN4WjFVUT09

Meeting ID: 686 9859 5478

Passcode: !0B1HBnv

1st of February 2022 at 7.00pm – “Introduction to Invenção”

1)      “Introduction to the competition” Ms. Nimna Peiris, Coordinator of the Invenção Competition. Physics Society
2)      “Role of inventors commission to promote innovation” Prof N M S Sirimuthu, Commissioner, Sri Lanka Inventors Commission Professor, Department of Chemistry, USJ
3)      “Developing a Commercially viable Invention” Mr Trishan Perera Manager – Tech Transfer Office USJ

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2nd of February 2022 at 7.00pm – “Path to Successful Innovation”

“Path to Successful Innovation” 1)      Prof. Laleen Karunanayake, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, USJ

2)      Prof. Upul Subasinghe, Head, Department of Forestry & Environmental Sciences, USJ

3)      Prof. S B Navarathne, Department of Food Science and Technology, USJ

4)      Prof. P K D D P Pitigala, Department of Physics, USJ

5)      Dr. N C Ganegoda, Department of Mathematics, USJ

 

3rd of February 2022 at 7.00pm – “Path to Successful Innovation”

“Path to Successful Innovation” 1)      Prof. Hiran Amarasekera, Department of Forestry & Environmental Sciences

2)      Prof. Nilwala Kotegoda Head Department of Chemistry, USJ

3)      Dr. W K I Wanniarachchi, Department of Physics, USJ

4)      Dr. Thiyanga S. Thalagala, Department of Statistics, USJ

5)      Mr Adhisha Gammanpila, CEO & Co-Founder Luhn