DASH 2026 Innovation Stream Competitions

As part of the Digital & AI for Smart Health Festival (DASH) 2026, we are proud to introduce two flagship innovation competitions designed to showcase cutting-edge ideas and transformative solutions in healthcare, wellness, and digital technology.

🔬 Innovation Exhibition Competition

The Innovation Exhibition Competition provides a dynamic platform for participants to showcase their innovations through live exhibitions, poster presentations, and product demonstrations. This competition highlights prototype, proof-of-concept, and MVP-stage innovations that address real-world challenges in healthcare and wellbeing. It aims to bridge the gap between research and practical implementation, encouraging solutions with strong translational and societal impact.

👥 Who Should Participate?

This category is ideal for teams or individuals who have developed:

• Working prototypes
• Functional systems or digital tools
• Smart medical devices or applications
• Implementation-ready healthcare innovations

We welcome participation from:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Researchers and academic staff
• Innovators from higher education institutions

🌐 Focus Areas

Submissions may include (but are not limited to):

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Digital Health Platforms & Telemedicine
• Smart Medical Devices & IoT Health Technologies
• Rehabilitation & Assistive Technologies
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Solutions
• Healthcare Workflow & Service Innovation
• Preventive and Community Health Innovation

📅 Key Dates
Registration Opens: April 2026
Submission Deadline: 14 June 2026
Finalists Announcement: 30 June 2026
Final Exhibition & Judging: 23 July 2026

📝 How to Participate

Submit your innovation including:

Abstract (max. 300 words)
Prototype/MVP description
Problem statement and innovation novelty
Expected healthcare impact
Supporting visuals or demo video (optional)

👉 Register and submit here:
https://forms.office.com/r/TRksQx3jqR

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Outstanding innovations will be recognised with:

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals
Best Innovation Award (RM 1,000)