


International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) is designed as a learning platform for young innovators through experiences of creativity and innovation organized in the form of online and onsite (hybrid) competitions and collaborations that are integrated into the World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) initiated by the United Nations Nations as part of the celebration of creativity and innovation.

SDGs & ICIA Connection
In supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations, the designed activities in ICIA provide opportunities for participants to explore and actualize themselves through a learning process that includes Webinars and Kryative Talk sessions as part of mentoring to inspire participants in gaining broader insights and points of view about creativity and innovation; inventing the new solution of SDGs, Networking session, as well as Pitching and Showcase of their invention to international experts and judges.


National Selection
On 31 March 2024, at KMUTT Bangmod Campus in Thailand, the Thailand National Selection of #ICIA2024 brought together talented youth to showcase their innovative inventions, celebrating World Creativity & Innovation Week. From sustainable solutions to tech innovations, participants demonstrated remarkable creativity and problem-solving skills.
History

Aims
International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) is designed for young innovators to practice their problem-solving skills in answering SDGs challenge and as part of appreciation platform for young innovators to introduce their innovation to the world during World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID). In addition, ICIA learning process will help young generation strengthen their will to learn and recognize what they want to achieve in order to prepare for their life. These activities are formulated based on the Krya learning cycle: Inspiring, Creating, Dedicating to promote the 21st-century skills.

Mentor Judges, Speakers, and Professionals
Get picked by the top! We choose the best startups in each area with the assistance of an international and multidisciplinary committee that includes top scientists, business leaders, deep tech entrepreneurs, and well-known venture investors. These are some of the members of the jury.