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Jan 19 – Apr 19, 2026
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Elevating Innovation fora Sustainable Future
Grand Final
May 7 – 10, 2026
Bali, Indonesia
Event Highlights
Three core categories powering ISTEC 2026.
Applied TechnologyDigital innovation, software, and intelligent systems.
Natural & Humanity ScienceFundamental research, observation, and social analysis.
Technical & EngineeringHardware builds, mechanics, and physical prototypes.
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Know the critical dates before you apply.
Jan 19 – Apr 19, 2026
Open registration
Submit abstracts (international + regional) before the deadline.
Jan 21 – Apr 20, 2026
Video pitching
Pitching window for all pathways.
Mar 30 – Apr 26, 2026
Grand final preparation
Payment, itinerary upload, and confirmation letter.
May 6 – 10, 2026
International grand final
Offline exhibition and awarding in Indonesia.
Guidelines
Download & scan on-site.
Share the official handbook and participant checklist with your team.
Includes eligibility, abstract template, poster rules, and submission steps.
Eligibility & participant rules
Who can join ISTEC 2026?
- Open to students from Grade 4 (elementary) through undergraduate programs; ages 10–24 by the deadline.
- Compete solo or with up to five teammates; cross-school and cross-country teams allowed under one institution.
- Participants may only join one team and every team must have an adult mentor or advisor.
- Each team may submit only one project and it must be original work within Natural & Humanity Sciences, Applied Technology, or Technical & Engineering.
- The competition welcomes international entries from every country.
Registration & conduct
Documents & professionalism
- Completed registration form, project abstract (PDF), and a confirmation letter after submitting the form.
- All materials must be written in English and submitted before the registration deadline—late entries are not accepted.
- Maintain professionalism and sportsmanship; misconduct or plagiarism leads to disqualification.
Judging criteria
How teams are evaluated
- Originality: How uniquely the project approaches the challenge with fresh ideas.
- Research Methodology: Scientific rigor, clarity of questions, and quality of data collection/analysis.
- Oral Presentation: Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently on stage.
- Poster Design: Visual clarity, layout, and how effectively the poster narrates the project.
- Future Research Prospect: Insight into next steps, feasibility, and potential long-term impact.
Abstract guidelines
Perfect your submission
- Max one A4 page, Times New Roman font, 150–300 words in a single paragraph.
- Include: project title, participant names, institution/country, email, intro/summary, conclusion, and keywords.
- Submit the abstract in PDF format only.
Get involved
Join the people powering ISTEC 2026.
Step into the committee as a volunteer, partner, or judge and help student innovators take the stage.
Competition tracks
Prototype showcases built for the global stage.
Future Energy
Sustainable power, smart grids, and advanced materials reshaping megacities.
Life Sciences
Biotech, health analytics, and AI-assisted diagnostics heading to clinical pilots.
Deep Tech
Robotics, aerospace, embedded systems, and applied physics prototypes from labs.