iCAN 2016 Archive
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GENERAL INFORMATION"2016 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED"Organized by: Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS)
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DOWNLOADSThe event is CLOSED, please go to iCAN 2019 information here
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INTRODUCTION
The event aims to provide a fine, brand-new platform in Canada for prolific overseas inventors, innovators and research scientists with spectacular ideas and students with great talents to grasp a special opportunity to showcase creativity and some of their finest innovation projects and scientific research outcomes in this international event established in Canada. 2016 International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2016 put its main focus to offer a new showground, a platform for recognition of creativity and innovation especially to ALL overseas participants.
iCAN 2016 provides all-around program including display and exhibition of inventions, educational seminars followed by the awarding ceremony of recognizable invention entry applications. The event will serve as a great opportunity for all participants to be recognized for creativity through their inventions and introduce their innovative products to the Canadian market. Participation to the competition is flexible with two different methods for all applicants: in-person & long-distance (see below section for details).
Organized by Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS) under a strong support by International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA), iCAN 2016 is arguably the first international event of inventions and innovative projects ever held in Canada and a celebration for all achievements made by talented inventors of today’s generation from multiple countries. iCAN 2016 will be held in Toronto, Canada joined by both local and international creative forces from diverse industries.
iCAN 2016 provides all-around program including display and exhibition of inventions, educational seminars followed by the awarding ceremony of recognizable invention entry applications. The event will serve as a great opportunity for all participants to be recognized for creativity through their inventions and introduce their innovative products to the Canadian market. Participation to the competition is flexible with two different methods for all applicants: in-person & long-distance (see below section for details).
Organized by Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS) under a strong support by International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA), iCAN 2016 is arguably the first international event of inventions and innovative projects ever held in Canada and a celebration for all achievements made by talented inventors of today’s generation from multiple countries. iCAN 2016 will be held in Toronto, Canada joined by both local and international creative forces from diverse industries.
PARTICIPATION METHOD 1: LONG-DISTANCE (CYBER-STYLE)
We highly acknowledge the fact that it is quite difficult for overseas individual/group applicants to join the competition on site in person. Thus, we provide a convenient participation method that can allow you to join iCAN 2016 from home!
1) Download iCAN 2016 Entry Form, complete your entry and submit it by email to ican@tisias.org
SUMMARY OF HOW IT WORKS:
- The organizer will respond back to you with a reply to confirm your email submission and guide for next registration procedures
- You will be updated with entry evaluation result for award, procedures for registration fee payment, and recipient information
-> At the end of August and early September, the organizer will dispatch award packages to be sent towards your mailing address
-> Award Package will include: iCAN 2016 Award Certificate, Medal, Event Catalogue/Souvenirs, and Certificate of Participation
-> Once you receive the package, you can take photos with the awards and send by email - to be included in Award Winners' Page
- The organizer will respond back to you with a reply to confirm your email submission and guide for next registration procedures
- You will be updated with entry evaluation result for award, procedures for registration fee payment, and recipient information
-> At the end of August and early September, the organizer will dispatch award packages to be sent towards your mailing address
-> Award Package will include: iCAN 2016 Award Certificate, Medal, Event Catalogue/Souvenirs, and Certificate of Participation
-> Once you receive the package, you can take photos with the awards and send by email - to be included in Award Winners' Page
2) Enrichment Service for Long-Distance Participants at the Exhibition Site (Optional)
ON-SITE SERVICE OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZER (UPON REQUEST):
- If preferred, you are able to send your invention/innovation project posters to the organizer before the Final Round Exhibition
-> The organizer will display your poster on site in Toronto and provide photos of your poster displayed at the exhibition venue
- If preferred, you are able to provide the organizer with a video, slideshow, or advertisement articles/flyers before the exhibition
-> The organizer will play your video/slideshow on the central overhead projector, distribute advertisement articles/flyers to guests
- If preferred, you are able to send your invention/innovation project posters to the organizer before the Final Round Exhibition
-> The organizer will display your poster on site in Toronto and provide photos of your poster displayed at the exhibition venue
- If preferred, you are able to provide the organizer with a video, slideshow, or advertisement articles/flyers before the exhibition
-> The organizer will play your video/slideshow on the central overhead projector, distribute advertisement articles/flyers to guests
PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
★ BRAND-NEW
There are many invention shows across Asia and Europe, but it was not common for North America especially the Canadian invention fair/contest until TISIAS created iCAN 2016. We have set the tone and this new platform is ready for your invention.
★ OPPORTUNITY
The opportunity for you to be recognized with a Canadian award for innovation and creativity. The opportunity for you to showcase your innovation projects to the Canadian market and various scientific institutions.
★ ECONOMIC
Entry fee is very low cost compared to other international invention exhibitions that require thousands of dollars just to rent a booth.
★ CONVENIENCE & FLEXIBILITY
Participants are able to participate in the competition in 2 different ways: 1) in-person or 2) long-distance depending on their situation and schedule. Either way, the organizer is able to address your needs and let you have all the participation rights and privileges.
There are many invention shows across Asia and Europe, but it was not common for North America especially the Canadian invention fair/contest until TISIAS created iCAN 2016. We have set the tone and this new platform is ready for your invention.
★ OPPORTUNITY
The opportunity for you to be recognized with a Canadian award for innovation and creativity. The opportunity for you to showcase your innovation projects to the Canadian market and various scientific institutions.
★ ECONOMIC
Entry fee is very low cost compared to other international invention exhibitions that require thousands of dollars just to rent a booth.
★ CONVENIENCE & FLEXIBILITY
Participants are able to participate in the competition in 2 different ways: 1) in-person or 2) long-distance depending on their situation and schedule. Either way, the organizer is able to address your needs and let you have all the participation rights and privileges.
PARTICIPATION METHOD 2: IN-PERSON (EXHIBITION)
Applicants nominated for awards who wishes to join in person to the iCAN 2016 Final Round Exhibition and Award Ceremony to be held on August 27th in Toronto are welcome to visit Canada, present your inventions/projects and compete for the Final Round Top Awards!
1) Download iCAN 2016 Entry Form, complete your entry and submit it by email to ican@tisias.org
SUMMARY OF HOW IT WORKS:
- The organizer will respond back to you with a reply to confirm your email submission and guide for next registration procedures
- You will be updated with entry evaluation result for award, procedures for registration fee payment, and recipient information
-> Each entry application nominated for award will be offered with 1 Exhibit Station at the exhibition to assemble your exhibits
-> In-person participants are eligible to compete for the Final Round Top Awards: Grand/Semi-Grand Awards, Best Invention Awards
-> You will be able to present your invention to the event organizer, representatives, visitors and guests and join the Award Ceremony
- The organizer will respond back to you with a reply to confirm your email submission and guide for next registration procedures
- You will be updated with entry evaluation result for award, procedures for registration fee payment, and recipient information
-> Each entry application nominated for award will be offered with 1 Exhibit Station at the exhibition to assemble your exhibits
-> In-person participants are eligible to compete for the Final Round Top Awards: Grand/Semi-Grand Awards, Best Invention Awards
-> You will be able to present your invention to the event organizer, representatives, visitors and guests and join the Award Ceremony
2) Enrichment Service for In-Person Participants Coming to Toronto (Optional)
LOCAL SERVICE OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZER (UPON REQUEST):
- If you require VISA to enter Canada, the organizer will provide an official invitation letter with approvals and specific statements
- The organizer is here to help you with any local needs, travel guide and useful information in Toronto
- If you require VISA to enter Canada, the organizer will provide an official invitation letter with approvals and specific statements
- The organizer is here to help you with any local needs, travel guide and useful information in Toronto
ENTRY FEE
Please contact organizer at ican@tisias.org for the price list
PAYMENT METHOD
Once you have submitted your application entry form, you will receive a confirmation email (in 1 or 2 business days) from us after we have reviewed your files. Afterwards, we will provide you with the invoice for payment and you may process payment via following 3 methods:
1) TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER
Payment beneficiary information (bank & account information) will be provided on invoice to allow international bank transfer
2) DEBIT/CREDIT CARD & PAYPALWe are now accepting online credit card and debit card payments powered by Paypal secured payment system for the most convenient email invoicing/payment system
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3) CASH PAYMENT (IN-PERSON ONLY)
This 3rd method of payment is applicable only for those who are participating iCAN 2016 in person in Toronto on August 27th
Venue | North York Memorial Community Hall
What's Near? North York Centre Subway Station / Central Library / Shopping Centres / Food Court & Restaurants / Korea Town / Novotel Hotel / Park Areas
* North York is the central uptown area of Toronto (Greater Toronto Area) |
Transportation Information
iCAN 2016 participants will be able to travel in the City of Toronto easily by subway and local buses TTC
Hotel Accommodation (Recommended Options)
Hotel Novotel Toronto North York
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Montecassino Hotel & Suites
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Mary-am Suites
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