WED Design Challenge

12 March - 9 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
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
26 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.
15 Apr
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.
8 Jun
7 Jun
WED Design Challenge — Pitching Bootcamp
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Only available for the Top 10 teams chosen; Be prepared for an intense One-Day Bootcamp designed to take your pitching skills to the next level ready for your Grand Finale.
9 Jun
9 Jun
WED Design Challenge — Supercolony Battle
8:00 AM - 12:35 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.
Registration & Exhibition Visit 
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
WED Design Challenge — Grand Finale
9.15 AM - 9.25 AM
Keynote Sharing
9.25 AM - 9.35 AM
MRANTI - SCUTTLE Robothon Launching Ceremony
9.35 AM - 9.45 AM
Technology Sharing session by Intel 
9.45 AM - 10.05 AM
Jury Panel Introduction & Flow Presentation
10.05 AM - 10.10 AM
Supercolony Battle — Shark Tank-inspired Prototype Presentation
10.10 AM - 11.50 AM
Jury Deliberation & Evaluation
11.50 AM - 12.20 PM
Networking Session & Exhibition Visit
11.50 AM - 12.20 PM
Token of Appreciation
12.20 PM - 12.25 PM
Jury Panel Sharing
12.25 PM - 12.30 PM
Results Announcement
12.30 PM - 12.35 PM
Closing & End
12.35 PM
Vote for Your Favourite Design

Meet our Top 10 teams and their remarkable innovations! These innovators are here to take the opportunity to make a difference and redefine the way we live in Cities.

Got any favourite design? Let’s vote for your favourite design by liking your favourite post here on our Instagram page.

MAVI Box Hub

Gamma APU (Asia Pacific University)
Problem trying to solve:
  • Defect detection 
  • Reduction of wastage
  • Reduction of carbon emission
  • Reduction of downtime for Quality Assurance 
  • Hazard monitoring
  • Leakage detection
Idea One-Liner Statement
Edge AI-based computer vision solution to tackle QA and HSSE in manufacturing industry.
Created by:
  • Sharen Chrisan Fabian Perera
  • Arvin A/L Ravindran
  • Loke Kun Ming
  • Chung Yu Qin

Automated Oil Palm Harvesting Machine

Fast Harvest (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Problem trying to solve:
Labour shortage problem in the  palm oil plantation sector
Idea One-Liner Statement
Revolutionising palm oil harvesting with harvesting machine as a labour-replacing solution
Created by:
  • Hu Jia Choon
  • Too Yu Rui
  • Ephraim Loke Kun Ming
  • Alex Sim Shan Yuan

Deep Port Vision

Fast Harvest (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Problem trying to solve:
The increase in shipping container usage due to import-export and e-commerce has led to inefficient manual management systems at most ports causing significant delays, making it crucial to introduce a more efficient tracking and identification system for faster delivery.
Idea One-Liner Statement
Smart Container Management System With AI
Created by:
  • Adnan Shafi
  • Al Mominul Haque Badhan
  • Shaekh Mohammad Shithil
  • G M Shaheen Shah Shimon

DAWN: Sustainable Technologies for Agriculture

Team HydroSolar (Universiti Malaya)
Problem trying to solve:
  • The agriculture sector is facing water scarcity and food insecurity challenges
  • Traditional irrigation systems and solar panels are not sustainable solutions
  • Existing solutions have limitations in terms of water and energy efficiency
Idea One-Liner Statement
Revolutionising Agriculture with Innovative Agrivoltaic & Hydro-condensing Technologies
Created by:
  • Debbie Choong Hui Tian
  • Low Yan Ruo
  • Adrian Lim Jie Ern
  • Sherrie Goh Xun Yi

Natural Fibre Drone Framekit

PutraUAV 2.0 (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Problem trying to solve:
The problems with the current drones is that it is non-biodegradable, not cost-effective and the frames are frequently damaged. Furthermore, the disposal of drones promotes the accumulation of plastics and metals in the landfill.
Idea One-Liner Statement
Biodegradable drone made from sustainable material reduces the waste produced.
Created by:
  • Navaneetha Krishna Chandran
  • Muhammad Izham bin Mohd Mokhtar
  • Previndran Guinda Rajoo
  • Yavinaash Naidu Saravanakumar

Smart IoT for E-Bike Sharing

Goal Diggers (International Islamic University Malaysia)
Problem trying to solve:
Managing the energy usage and distribution of the bikes 
Idea One-Liner Statement
A high-tech e-bike sharing system that never leaves you stranded or lost
Created by:
  • Mawada Ahmed Mohamed
  • Muhammad Hafizi bin Abdul Malik
  • Alya Syafikah binti Mahadi

Disaster Metaverse with Aerial Robotic

Delta APU (Asia Pacific University)
Problem trying to solve:
Climate Change in Malaysia caused extreme weather events and exacerbated flooding that led to significant economic and social impacts in Malaysia.
Idea One-Liner Statement
Disaster metaverse with automated machine vision, AI drone & sensor fusion
Created by:
  • Ng Joo Kiat
  • Cheng Yi Heng
  • Cajun Tai Ka Joon
  • Tan Tze Ying

Automated Sorting of Textile (ASTEX)

ASTEX (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS)
Problem trying to solve:
The current ways of stocking and managing donated clothes are overwhelming and inefficient.
Idea One-Liner Statement
Revolutionising Textile Recycling with ASTEX - Sustainable Sorting Made Effortless
Created by:
  • Ang Yi Herng
  • Kuik Pei Yin
  • Tharshen Subramaniam

Total Asset Protection Assistant

The Bread Team (First City University College)
Problem trying to solve:
Car getting destroyed in floods and insurance taking too long to compensate
Idea One-Liner Statement
Prevention is better than a cure
Created by:
  • Foo Cheong Jun
  • Tan Hui Yee

Recyclaim

Team 3 (Singapore Polytechnic)
Problem trying to solve:
Urban Recycling
Idea One-Liner Statement
Revolutionise the way plastic is recycled to be more convenient for all users
Created by:
  • Tey Wei Jun Dillon
  • Ho Sheng Xian Darwin
  • Tan Lak Kee
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