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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: EXTENDED TO JULY 15 (submit form by email) * iCAN 2020 The Finals Exhibition, Seminar & Award Ceremony: AUGUST 29 Event Venue: SPECIAL ONLINE EDITION - Toronto, Canada CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK PAGE |
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BRAND NEW AWARD CERTIFICATES & MEDALS FOR iCAN 2020!
COVID-19 | IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
May 29th, 2020 UPDATE: This is an important reminder that iCAN 2020 will only be held for long-distance mode participants and there will be no physical gathering of actual exhibition in Toronto on August 29th. Please download the following update for your reference.
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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
*IMPORTANT NOTICE: THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION MODE OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC. ONLY THE LONG-DISTANCE MODE IS AVAILABLE FOR iCAN 2020.
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 Submit a Presentation Video of the Invention/Project for Competing in the iCAN 2020 Finals ONLINE
Act 2: iCAN 2020 "The Finals" is still on August 29th where the Finals Award Winners will be announced on website/social media
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 July 15th (extended deadline)
- 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 30th
- qualified Finalists then decide between stopping at the Preliminaries, or proceed to the Finals (video presentation required)
STAGE 2: THE FINALS (Qualified Finalists from the Preliminaries)
Act 1: Decision to Submit a Presentation Video of the Invention/Project for Competing in the iCAN 2020 Finals ONLINE
- Submitting a video presentation is an optional choice for all Finalists
- Finalists who submit video presentations are eligible to compete for the Finals Awards
- Finalists who do not submit video presentations will only be rewarded with the Preliminary Awards (Gold, Silver or Bronze)
- Video presentation files must be submitted to the organizer by no later than August 10th
Act 2: iCAN 2020 "The Finals" is still on August 29th where the Finals Award Winners will be announced on website/social media
- iCAN 2020 "The Finals" Movie will be displayed on website/social media/YouTube (to be further announced)
- The Finalists' submitted videos/photos will be used for the Finals judging for Awards and making of the Finals movie
- After the Finals, all participants will receive their designated award packages by EMS international airmail
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
* There are 3 methods of payment that we can accept for iCAN 2020 (updated)
1) TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER (BANK TRANSFER)
Payment beneficiary information (bank & account information) will be provided on invoice to allow international bank transfer. All invoices will be issued via PayPal, you can correspond to the instructions mentioned in the online invoice.
2) CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT ONLINE via PayPal Invoicing
You are also able to make the payment directly from the PayPal invoice that we issue to you after you register to the competition. You do not require a separate PayPal account if you don't have one. Directly pay for your secured invoice using your debit or credit card.
3) WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER (USING MTCN)
This is an exceptional method that applicants from countries where neither of the 2 methods above are not possible. Please contact the organizer at ican@tisias.org if you would like to use this method to complete your invoice payment.
VENUE | North York Memorial Community Hall (Not for 2020 edition)
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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