DASH 2026 Innovation Stream Competitions

As part of the Digital & AI for Smart Health Festival (DASH) 2026, we are proud to present two flagship innovation competitions that highlight creativity, research, and impactful solutions in smart healthcare.

🎤 Innovation Pitching Competition

The Innovation Pitching Competition is a dynamic platform for participants to present innovative ideas, concepts, and scalable solutions in healthcare and wellness. Participants will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, focusing on innovation, feasibility, and potential real-world impact. This competition encourages bold thinking and supports early-stage ideas with strong potential for future development and implementation.

💡 Who Should Participate?

This category is ideal for individuals or teams who have:

• Creative concepts or innovative ideas
• Early-stage or conceptual solutions
• Service or system-based healthcare innovations
• Translational ideas with strong future potential

🌐 Focus Areas

We welcome ideas in areas including:

• Digital Health & Telemedicine
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Smart Medical Devices
• Rehabilitation & Assistive Technologies
• Wellness & Preventive Health Solutions

👥 Eligibility

This competition is open to:

• USM students (undergraduate & postgraduate)
• Academic staff and researchers
• University-affiliated innovators

📝 How to Participate

Prepare and submit your pitching idea, including key details such as:

• Problem statement
• Proposed solution
• Innovation value and uniqueness
• Potential impact and scalability

👉 Register and submit your pitch here:
https://forms.office.com/r/KBrBVkinZm