Announcement From: BSWMIC 2026 Organising Committee, Borneo Festival of Ideas
♻️ GOT AN IDEA TO TRANSFORM WASTE INTO IMPACT? ♻️
Join the Borneo Solid Waste Management Innovation Challenge (BSWMIC) 2026 – Zone 5: Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu and turn your innovative ideas into practical solutions for a greener, smarter, and more sustainable future! 🌍✨
📍 Zone 5: Kota Kinabalu (Tuaran)
🏛️ Venue: Dewan Seri Sulaman, Tuaran
📅 Competition Date: 22 August 2026
🗓️ Registration Deadline: 8 August 2026
🎯 NO REGISTRATION FEE!
BSWMIC 2026 seeks innovative technologies and circular economy solutions that improve solid waste management, reduce waste, and promote material reuse at community and local authority levels.
👥 Open to:
🔹 Local communities
🔹 School students
🔹 IPTA/IPTS students
🔹 Researchers
🔹 Startups
🔹 Entrepreneurs
🔹 SMEs
🔹 Innovators
💡 Competition Categories:
♻️ Category 1: Solid Waste Management, Separation and Processing Technologies
♻️ Category 2: Scheduled Waste Management, Separation and Processing Technologies
♻️ Category 3: Innovative Products from Waste Materials
🏆 Stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to RM1,500 and gain valuable recognition, industry exposure, mentorship and collaboration opportunities!
📲 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsQMZAg2KsRyYO83bpCIZmcoJBH5ov55QtgIDAewx4ZOEiSA/viewform
💻 Visit the BSWMIC 2026 official website: https://sites.google.com/ums.edu.my/bswmic-2026/home
Be part of the innovation movement driving sustainable change and strengthening the circular economy in Sabah! 🌱
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