DIGIT360 and PSMZA Join Forces to Advance International Innovation Through INTELLIGENT’26

Bringing Innovation Beyond Boundaries

TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA | 2026 – DIGIT360 Sdn. Bhd., a technology-driven UiTM startup company, marked another milestone in its industry collaboration journey by partnering with Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (PSMZA) in organising the 2nd International Innovation and Invention Challenge via Exhibition 2026 (INTELLIGENT’26).

The international innovation competition provided a platform for academics, researchers, professionals and tertiary education students to showcase inventive ideas, demonstrate technological solutions and explore the potential of innovation in addressing contemporary challenges.

Guided by the theme “Innovation Driving Future Sustainability” (Inovasi Memacu Kelestarian Masa Hadapan), INTELLIGENT’26 encouraged participants to move beyond conventional thinking and develop solutions that contribute to technological advancement, environmental sustainability and societal progress.

The collaboration brought together PSMZA's strengths in technical and vocational education with DIGIT360's expertise in digital solutions and innovation event management.

Connecting Education, Technology and Innovation

INTELLIGENT’26 embraced a multidisciplinary approach, providing opportunities for innovators from different fields to present their research and inventions.

The competition featured five major innovation domains:

• Advanced Engineering and Technology: Engineering solutions, robotics, electronics, automation and emerging technological applications.

• Digital Innovation and Industry 4.0: Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, smart systems, digital applications and data-driven technologies.

• Green Technology and Sustainability: Renewable energy, environmental innovation and sustainable technological solutions.

• Health, Biotechnology and Agrotechnology: Healthcare innovations, biotechnology and technology-driven agricultural advancements.

• Social Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship: Educational solutions, creative technologies, entrepreneurial ideas and community-oriented innovations.

Through these diverse areas, the competition encouraged participants to demonstrate not only technical creativity but also the practical relevance, potential impact and commercial prospects of their innovations.

DIGIT360's Role in Supporting Digital Innovation Management

As a collaborative organising partner, DIGIT360 contributed its experience in technology-enabled innovation competition management to support the implementation of INTELLIGENT’26.

The competition utilised a digital registration platform that enabled participants to submit project information, manage their entries and access competition-related documentation.

The online submission and evaluation approach supported a more accessible participation experience while facilitating the administrative and assessment processes associated with an international innovation competition.

For DIGIT360, the collaboration reflected the company's continuing efforts to support educational institutions through practical digital solutions and technology-driven event management.

By integrating digital infrastructure into innovation programmes, DIGIT360 aims to help institutions improve operational efficiency while creating more opportunities for innovators to gain exposure and recognition.

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

Beyond awards and competition outcomes, INTELLIGENT’26 served as an avenue for encouraging creativity, problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking.

The programme offered participants opportunities to communicate their ideas, demonstrate the value of their inventions and consider how their solutions could address real-world needs.

For tertiary education students in particular, innovation competitions such as INTELLIGENT’26 provide valuable exposure to research presentation, technological development and the wider innovation ecosystem.

The partnership also highlighted the important role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in developing practical, industry-relevant innovation.

By connecting academic expertise, technical knowledge and digital entrepreneurship, PSMZA and DIGIT360 contributed to an environment that encourages innovators to transform ideas into meaningful solutions.

Strengthening Strategic Collaboration Between Education and Industry

The collaboration between DIGIT360 and PSMZA demonstrates the value of bringing educational institutions and technology enterprises together to deliver innovation-focused initiatives.

Such partnerships create opportunities for knowledge exchange, digital transformation and the development of sustainable innovation programmes.

For DIGIT360, working alongside PSMZA represents another step towards expanding its network of institutional collaborators and strengthening its involvement in innovation initiatives.

The experience also reinforces the potential of digital platforms to support innovation ecosystems by connecting participants, evaluators and organisers through more structured processes.

Building a Future Driven by Innovation

The successful implementation of INTELLIGENT’26 represents a shared commitment to promoting innovation, encouraging technological creativity and supporting the development of future-ready talent.

DIGIT360 extends its appreciation to Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (PSMZA), the organising committee, participating innovators, evaluators and all stakeholders who contributed to the programme.

As DIGIT360 continues to expand its involvement in academic and industry collaborations, the company remains committed to delivering digital solutions that strengthen innovation management and support meaningful technological advancement.

Through strategic partnerships such as INTELLIGENT’26, DIGIT360 continues to connect technology, education and innovation — transforming collaborative ideas into opportunities for future progress.

DIGIT360 – Driving Innovation Forwards.