ICS 2024 Info Package
ICS 2024 Info Package
ICS 2024 Info Package
I. About iCS
i3L Competition Series (iCS) is an annual competition series held by Indonesia International
Institute for Life Sciences (i3L). Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L) is a
premium life sciences higher education and research institute.
This competition is specifically designed for high school students. iCS aims to explore the
potential of high school students in Indonesia to develop sustainable science and technology
tools/product advancement. Through this competition, students are expected to create
innovative new products as a response to the development of advanced science and
technology in Indonesia.
3. Rounds
- Preliminary Round
Here, the participants (a group of 3-5 people) are expected to deliver their idea of an
innovative packaged food/beverage product in the form of a well-understood
product idea proposal AND an Instagram Reels video.
- Semifinal Round
Following the preliminary round, the selected proposals will be invited to join
workshops at the i3L facility. In these workshops, the successful participants will be
taught essential skills in product development. Empowered by this training, they face
esteemed judges, presenting their polished proposals.
- Final Round
The selected semifinalists will become finalists who will deliver their final
presentation along with the prototype of their product in this stage. The assessment
will be conducted at this stage to determine the competition's winner.
4. Judging Criteria
a. Adherence to Theme (Element of Indonesian Heritage)
- How well does the product embrace Indonesian heritage and align with the
theme?
b. Healthiness and Nutritional Value
- Does the product promote health and well-being effectively?
- How well is the nutritional value of the product considered?
- Are there innovative approaches to improving the health aspects of the product?
c. Sustainability
- To what extent does the product prioritize sustainability?
- Sustainability of base ingredient
- Utilization of all parts of ingredients
- How eco-friendly is the packaging, and does it minimize environmental impact?
- Is waste minimized throughout the production process?
d. Innovation and Creativity
- Are there innovative elements in the formulation and production process?
- Does the product stand out in terms of uniqueness and creativity?
- How does your product's development or sourcing involve the community,
potentially solving local issues or utilizing local resources?
e. Problem-Solving Capability
- Does the product have the aim and capability to address and mitigate
food-related issues in Indonesia?
f. Market Reach and Engagement
- Is there consideration for consumer preferences and alignment with market
trends?
- Are there aspects of the product that make it attractive and competitive in the
market?
- How will you effectively build awareness, interest, and desire for your product or
service within your designated market segment?
g. Presentation (for semifinal and final round)
- How well did the participants present their product, and were they able to
effectively communicate its unique features and benefits?
h. Prototype Development (for final round)
- How well was the prototype developed, and how closely does it match the
proposed product design?
- Product appearance and taste
V. Registration Regulations
❖ Participants are required to fill in the application through Google Form:
bit.ly/ics2024registration. Fill the form only once by the team representative (team
leader).
❖ Participants have to pay a registration fee of IDR 50,000.00 through BCA Bank Account
094-883-8888 under the name Yay Scientia Internasional Indonesia.
❖ Participants are expected to submit proof of enrollment in high school grades 10-12 in
the form of Student ID through the Google Form (additional recommendation letters
can be provided but not mandatory and will not affect grading and judging).
❖ Participants are also required to post a twibbon on their Instagram account using the
template provided: http://bit.ly/TwibbonParticipantiCS2024.
❖ Submitted registration will be contacted through email by the committee to confirm the
registration.
❖ Registration upon entry is free of charge. The committee will not provide any
reimbursement for accommodation and transportation expenses.
❖ After registering, all participants must submit both a completed proposal and a link to
an uploaded Instagram Reel about their product through email: [email protected] to be
considered officially registered for the competition.
❖ Registration, proposal submission, and reels upload will open on May 1, 2024 and will
close on July 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM WIB.
Note: Participants may register themself first and submit the proposal and Reels link later
along the registration period