International Invention and Innovation Competition in Canada "iCAN"

How to participate

• Participants must first take part in the III stage of the All-Ukrainian competition and defence of research papers by MAN or in the exhibition-competition "Future of Ukraine" and receive a recommendation from the expert commission as a special prize
• Then fill in and submit an application form (two parts): project information and author details; a structured description of the project's essence with elements (written description, key achievements, impact on society, commercialization; work visualization)
• At the 2nd stage, a video (5 minutes) about the idea and functionality of the development is submitted

Who can participate

• Students in grades 9–11 with an invention
• Must select a scientific supervisor
• Must choose a competition section

Competition sections (21 categories)

Fashion and accessories, Agriculture and food industry, Automation and mechanics, Construction and structures, Beauty, cosmetics, Jewellery and clothing, Electrical and electronics, Graphics and digital technologies, Household and kitchen tools, Industrial art and design, IT and data transmission technologies, Mechanisms and systems, Medicine and healthcare, Eco-innovations, Safety and security, Science and engineering, Stationery and office equipment, Sports and leisure goods, Telecommunications and multimedia, Weather conditions and climate protection, Other

Evaluation criteria

• Overall socio-economic value (25%)
• Technology status and level (20%)
• Practical application (15%)
• Impact and competitiveness (15%)
• Potential for further development (25%)

Awards

Gold, silver and bronze medals, international special awards (Canadian Special Awards, International Special Awards), The Best Invention Awards, The Semi-Grand, The Grand Prize

Format

Online competition (plans for resuming offline format with final in Toronto, Canada are expected later)