International Competition for IFIA INV Members – 16 to 18 August 2024
INV Members Competition 2024
Each organization endeavors to respect its members, and because the position of innovators in IFIA is high, the federation tries to give them special respect. Based on this approach, IFIA has decided to hold an online event in 2021 with the Inv members’ enthusiastic presence. Now IFIA going to hold the 4th Edition of The International Invention and Innovation Competition for all IFIA INV Members who have gained The INV title from around the world.
Objectives
The main goal of organizing this event is to praise and honor the INV members to expand the culture of invention and innovation all around the world. This event is designed for the inventors who are members of IFIA, which means all inventors and innovators from all over the world who have received the INV membership certificate from the International Federation of Inventors’ Association in Switzerland can register for this worldwide fair for free.
*Please note that each member is allowed to submit only one invention at this event.
Date and Time
The 4th international competition for inventors and innovators will be held virtually and online from 16 to 18 August 2024 for the INV members who have gained the INV title from all around the world.
The registration deadline for this event is August 05, and applications submitted after the registration deadline will not be accepted.
The Required Documents
- Presenting the INV membership certificate,
- Submitting the registration form,
- Sending 3 to 5 minutes of video about the presented invention and innovation in English.
Important Remark
Only IFIA INV members are eligible to register in the 4th edition who have gained the INV title from all around the world.
The Judges' Procedure
The inventions and innovations will be presented to the International Jury of IFIA, which consists of 35 judges from 30 countries, and they will evaluate the applications submitted for the event.
Results Announcement
After reviewing all of the applications, the jury will announce the results, and the applicants will be notified of the decisions. Finally, if the required quorum is obtained based on the judging criteria, gold, silver, and bronze medals would be presented to the best inventions and innovations participating in the competition.
Receiving Awards
All winners in this event will receive a certificate (Gold, Silver and Bronze) issued by IFIA via e-mail enrolled at the time of registration in electronic format. If the winners want to receive the original certificate, they would have to proceed through the local federation representatives in their countries participating in this event.
It should be noted that the results of the competition and the type of medal will be stated in the electronic certificate. There will not be a physical medal whatsoever.
Event Schedule
| August 16, 2024 | Evaluation by the IFIA Juries Members | 10:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| August 17, 2024 | Evaluation by the IFIA Juries Members | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| August 18, 2024 | Evaluation by the IFIA Juries Members | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| August 20, 2024 | Result Announcement | 5:00 pm Geneva Local Time |
| September 01 to 10, 2024 | Certificates Shipment to the Winners who Requested a Hard Copy | September 01 to 10, 2024 |
Venue and Registration
- Venue: Online and Virtual Event
- E-mail: info@ifia.com
Inventions Categories
Class A / Mechanics – Engines – Machinery – Tools – Industrial Process – Metallurgy
Class B / Computer Science – Software – Electronics – Electricity – Methods of Communication
Class C / Building – Architecture – Civil Engineering – Construction – Materials – Woodwork
Class D / Sanitation – Ventilation – Heating
Class E / Security – Rescue – Alarm
Class F / House – keeping – Nutrition
Class G / Commercial, Industrial and Office Equipment
Class H /Agriculture – Forestry and Garden – Pet and Farm Animal Supplies
Class I / Traffic – Transport – Car Accessories
Class J / Medical Technology – Medicine – Hygiene – Cosmetics
Class K / Graphic Arts – Advertising
Class L / Teaching Research – Pedagogical Items
Class M / Games – Sports – Hobbies
Class N / Artificial Intelligence – Internet of Things (IoT)
Class O / Energy – Renewable and Green Energy
Class P / Paramedical – Health – Hygiene – Foodstuffs – Drinks – Cosmetics
Class R / Protection of the Environment
Exhibitors
This event is designed for the inventors who are members of IFIA, which means all inventors and innovators from all over the world who have received the INV membership certificate from the International Federation of Inventors’ Association in Switzerland can register in this worldwide fair for free.
Jury Board Criteria
- Has the inventor gained national, international patent, or Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?
- Is the invention green or sustainable?
- At what stage of development is it? Is it a Poster? Poster with 3D image? Animated film? Prototype made? An invention ready for market?
- Has the invention been granted scientific certification?
- Is there a public demand for the invention?
- Does the invention involve high technology?
- Is the invention more useful than the existing products?
- Does the invention have an economic impact or potential for economic impact?
- Is the invention ready to be commercialized?
- Has the invention been awarded an international prize?
In order to participate in this event, it is mandatory to send a 3 minutes video – in English describing and demonstrating the invention before August 05, 2023.
How to Become IFIA INV Member?
If you are not an IFIA INV member, you can get more information at the link below.