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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Event: The 5th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2020
Organized by: Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS) Supported by: Innovation Initiative Co-operative Inc. (ICO), International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA), World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA) * Submit Your Application Form to: ican@tisias.org * Preliminaries Registration Period: JANUARY 15 - JUNE 15 (submit form by email) * iCAN 2020 The Finals Exhibition, Seminar & Award Ceremony: AUGUST 29 Event Venue: North York Memorial Community Hall - Uptown Toronto, Canada CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK PAGE |
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INTRODUCTION
The main purpose of the event is to arrange a special occasion to emerge creativity engaged by innovators from Canada and the rest of the world while providing an opportunity towards participants to expand their activities by showcasing and promoting their inventions/new products while also achieving a new success of winning invention awards from Canada.
The event provides favorable programs: a combination of invention exhibition, educational seminar, and award ceremony for inventors, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs from both local and overseas sectors. Anyone with spectacular ideas in all categories can participate in the competition and benefit from all programs and exchange network with a diverse group of participants.
The competition sets out a goal to reach out to global community of innovators in every way possible. Participation is available either physically (in-person) or remotely (long-distance) through registration. For more details on registration procedures, refer to “Participation Method” in the Brochure.
The event provides favorable programs: a combination of invention exhibition, educational seminar, and award ceremony for inventors, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs from both local and overseas sectors. Anyone with spectacular ideas in all categories can participate in the competition and benefit from all programs and exchange network with a diverse group of participants.
The competition sets out a goal to reach out to global community of innovators in every way possible. Participation is available either physically (in-person) or remotely (long-distance) through registration. For more details on registration procedures, refer to “Participation Method” in the Brochure.
PARTICIPATION METHOD
METHOD I: In-Person Participation: physically attend iCAN 2020 Finalists’ exhibition/judging in Toronto
METHOD II: Long-Distance Participation: remotely participate in the competition by application form only
STAGE 1: THE PRELIMINARIES (Required by All Applicants)
Act 1: Request for Files above & Complete iCAN 2020 Application Form
Act 2: Submit Your Application Form by Email
STAGE 2: THE FINALS (Qualified Finalists from the Preliminaries)
Act 1: Decision to Attend or Not Attend the iCAN 2020 Finals in Toronto
Act 2: iCAN 2020 Finals Exhibition Guidelines (in-person Finalists only)
METHOD II: Long-Distance Participation: remotely participate in the competition by application form only
STAGE 1: THE PRELIMINARIES (Required by All Applicants)
Act 1: Request for Files above & Complete iCAN 2020 Application Form
- complete 1 form (file) for each invention/project
- make sure to fill in all required fields in the “Personal Information” Section
- provide both written description & visuals (photos, diagrams, screenshots, etc.)
- incomplete application forms are subject to automatic disqualification
Act 2: Submit Your Application Form by Email
- submit the completed application form to ican@tisias.org by no later than June 15th
- receive a confirmation email back from the organizer after your submission
- you will further receive Preliminary Result for Gold/Silver/Bronze on or before July 1st
- qualified Finalists then decide between in-person or long-distance participation
STAGE 2: THE FINALS (Qualified Finalists from the Preliminaries)
Act 1: Decision to Attend or Not Attend the iCAN 2020 Finals in Toronto
- in-person (able to attend the Finals) or long-distance (unable to attend the Finals)
- in-person Finalists are eligible to compete for top awards through exhibition
- long-distance Finalists are able to receive their preliminary awards by airmail
- all Finalists must confirm their participation decision to the organizer
Act 2: iCAN 2020 Finals Exhibition Guidelines (in-person Finalists only)
- prepare your presentation for on-site judging to qualify for the top awards
- all exhibitors are required to prepare invention/project poster for exhibition/judging
- supplementary preparation such as prototypes, models, handouts, and etc. is optional
iCAN 2018 VIDEO STORY SERIES
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VIDEO 1: GETTING STARTED
VIDEO 4: TOKEN OF APPRECIATION
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VIDEO 2: WIIPA REMEMBRANCE
VIDEO 5: AWARD CEREMONY
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VIDEO 3: SHOWTIME iCAN
SPECIAL GROWTH VIDEO (2016-2018)
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iCAN 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 VIDEOS & PROMOS
Visit our official YouTube Channel: Click here to access "INVENTOR SOUND" to view all videos of TISIAS & iCAN
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PHOTO GALLERY 2016 |
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PHOTO GALLERY 2017 |
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PHOTO GALLERY 2018 |
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PHOTO GALLERY 2019 |
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PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
★ iCAN IS ON THE RISE ★
iCAN 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 inclined to become the global portal in Toronto for inventors and innovators around the world and it is a proven showground for worldwide inventors to come and achieve new milestones, network while enjoying the best of Toronto
★ OPPORTUNITY ★
iCAN serves as a huge opportunity for you to be recognized with a Canadian award for innovation and creativity while also being able to introduce your innovative ideas to the Canadian market and local industries
★ 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 ★
Applicants are able to participate in the competition either as 1) in-person or 2) long-distance contestants depending on their situation and schedule and for people who are unable to visit Canada. Either way, the organizer addresses your needs and fill your participation
iCAN 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 inclined to become the global portal in Toronto for inventors and innovators around the world and it is a proven showground for worldwide inventors to come and achieve new milestones, network while enjoying the best of Toronto
★ OPPORTUNITY ★
iCAN serves as a huge opportunity for you to be recognized with a Canadian award for innovation and creativity while also being able to introduce your innovative ideas to the Canadian market and local industries
★ 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 ★
Applicants are able to participate in the competition either as 1) in-person or 2) long-distance contestants depending on their situation and schedule and for people who are unable to visit Canada. Either way, the organizer addresses your needs and fill your participation
ORGANIZING PARTNERS & DELEGATIONS
iCAN is an official event of Canada recognized by inventors' organizations worldwide: "CLICK HERE to see all of our global partners"
REGISTRATION FEE
* Please use "Request for Forms" above for the disclosure of registration fee and other price lists or contact us at ican@tisias.org
PAYMENT METHOD
* See Application Brochure for more details. Use "Request for Forms" above to receive your Brochure and Forms
1) TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER
Payment beneficiary information (bank & account information) will be provided on invoice to allow international bank transfer
2) CASH PAYMENT
This 3rd method of payment is applicable only for those who are participating iCAN 2020 in person in Toronto on August 29th
VENUE | North York Memorial Community Hall
Public Transit or Walking
Located on the Yonge-University Subway Line, with direct access from the North York City Centre Station, in the North York City Centre. Memorial Community Hall is also steps away from North York Civic Centre.
Driving
North York Memorial Hall is located four blocks north of Sheppard Avenue on the West Side of Yonge Street. There is plenty of public parking on: North York Boulevard, Park Home Avenue, and Beecroft Road.
How To Get There
https://www.meetup.com/ITProToronto/pages/19717020/Directions:_Memorial_Hall,_North_York_City_Centre
Located on the Yonge-University Subway Line, with direct access from the North York City Centre Station, in the North York City Centre. Memorial Community Hall is also steps away from North York Civic Centre.
Driving
North York Memorial Hall is located four blocks north of Sheppard Avenue on the West Side of Yonge Street. There is plenty of public parking on: North York Boulevard, Park Home Avenue, and Beecroft Road.
How To Get There
https://www.meetup.com/ITProToronto/pages/19717020/Directions:_Memorial_Hall,_North_York_City_Centre
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 2020 participants will be able to travel in the City of Toronto easily by subway and local buses TTC
Applying for Canadian Visa
If you are planning your trip to Canada as an in-person participant, please click here to check if you require visa to enter Canada. We recommend you to apply for "Single Entry Visitor's Visa"
Recommended Hotels
*Hotel Novotel Toronto North York
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Montecassino Hotel & Suites
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Mary-am Suites
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Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites |
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