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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Event: The 6th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2021
Organized by: Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS) Supported by: Innovation Initiative Co-operative Inc., International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA), World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA) * Submit Your Application Form to: ican@tisias.org * The Preliminaries Registration Period: JANUARY 15 - JUNE 15 * The Finals Program & Awards: AUGUST 28 * iCAN 2021 will be held ONLINE without a physical function in Toronto, Canada CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK PAGE |
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INTRODUCTION
International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN is the premier event of Canada for worldwide inventors. iCAN has shown continuous growth and improvement since its first edition in 2016 through 2017~2019, and to last year’s 5th Anniversary in 2020 which marked the event’s highest record in all numbers of total participants and collaborating organizations. The past 5 editions of iCAN from 2016~2020 featured participants from 81 different countries around the world which redefined the event to be the true global stage for worldwide inventors in Toronto, Canada.
This year, the 6th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2021 will be held online and it is our honour to once again invite you to join us and share ideas, make an impact, and be awarded for your outstanding creativity and innovation that Canada wants to see from you.
The main purpose of iCAN is to build a special platform to unite creativity and innovation initiatives of Canadian inventors with the rest of the world by providing everyone with the golden opportunity to expand their international network, business activities, promote their inventions, new products and research projects while achieving a new milestone of success of winning iCAN Awards from Canada.
iCAN 2021 features favourable online programs: invention competition, educational keynote speakers’ presentations, the Finals Movie and the Finals Award Winners announcement. Inventors, innovators, students, professors, researchers, scientists, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone with spectacular ideas in any industries and invention categories are eligible to apply to iCAN 2021 and participate in all event programs above and receive all benefits of participation.
This year, the 6th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, iCAN 2021 will be held online and it is our honour to once again invite you to join us and share ideas, make an impact, and be awarded for your outstanding creativity and innovation that Canada wants to see from you.
The main purpose of iCAN is to build a special platform to unite creativity and innovation initiatives of Canadian inventors with the rest of the world by providing everyone with the golden opportunity to expand their international network, business activities, promote their inventions, new products and research projects while achieving a new milestone of success of winning iCAN Awards from Canada.
iCAN 2021 features favourable online programs: invention competition, educational keynote speakers’ presentations, the Finals Movie and the Finals Award Winners announcement. Inventors, innovators, students, professors, researchers, scientists, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone with spectacular ideas in any industries and invention categories are eligible to apply to iCAN 2021 and participate in all event programs above and receive all benefits of participation.
PARTICIPATION METHOD
STAGE 1: THE PRELIMINARIES (Required by All Applicants to Qualitfy in the Competition)
Act 1: Request for Files above & Complete iCAN 2021 Application Form
Act 2: Submit Your Application Form by Email
STAGE 2: THE FINALS (Optional Choice for the Qualified Finalists from the Preliminaries)
Act 1: Decision to Submit a Video Presentation of the Invention/Project for Competing in iCAN 2021 "The Finals"
Act 2: iCAN 2021 "The Finals" Program & Award Winners Announcement will be uploaded on August 28th (on website/social media)
Act 1: Request for Files above & Complete iCAN 2021 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 stopping at the Preliminaries, or proceeding to the Finals (video presentation required)
STAGE 2: THE FINALS (Optional Choice for the Qualified Finalists from the Preliminaries)
Act 1: Decision to Submit a Video Presentation of the Invention/Project for Competing in iCAN 2021 "The Finals"
- 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 file must be submitted to the organizer by no later than August 10th
Act 2: iCAN 2021 "The Finals" Program & Award Winners Announcement will be uploaded on August 28th (on website/social media)
- iCAN 2021 "The Finals" Movie will be displayed on website/social media/YouTube (to be further announced)
- The Finalists' video presentations will be used for the Finals Movie and judging for the Finals evaluation for the Finals Awards
- After the Finals, all participants will receive their Award Packages by international express airmail
- All award winners of iCAN 2021 will be asked to send a photo of themselves taken together with the awards they received
- iCAN 2021 Group Photo Collage will be produced and shared with all participants when everyone receives their awards
iCAN VIDEO ARCHIVE (2016~2020)
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iCAN VIDEO ARCHIVE (2016~2020)
PHOTO GALLERY 2016 |
CLICK HERE to View Full Album |
PHOTO GALLERY 2017 |
CLICK HERE to View Full Album |
PHOTO GALLERY 2018 |
CLICK HERE to View Full Album |
PHOTO GALLERY 2019 |
CLICK HERE to View Full Album |
PHOTO GALLERY 2020 |
CLICK HERE to View Full Album |
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PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
★ iCAN IS ON THE RISE ★
iCAN 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 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 ★
Although current world situation is handicapped by COVID-19 pandemic, everyone can register and participate in iCAN 2021 as it is progressed 100% online and receive all official benefits of participation. iCAN 2021 Awards will be delivered by express airmail.
iCAN 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 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 ★
Although current world situation is handicapped by COVID-19 pandemic, everyone can register and participate in iCAN 2021 as it is progressed 100% online and receive all official benefits of participation. iCAN 2021 Awards will be delivered by express airmail.
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 METHODS
* Applicants of iCAN 2021 can settle their payments by one of the 3 methods below.
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.
CONTACT iCAN 2021 TEAM
For registration & inquiries, please contact our team for assistance and we will be happy to meet your needs!
Email: ican@tisias.org |
Facebook: www.facebook.com/inventorsound |
Instagram: @inventorsound |