JAZARI RECRUITMENT GAMES 2023 (JRW2023): EUREKA DISCOVERY

Date: 14th December 2023

Venue: Dewan Astana, Kolej Tuanku Canselor

Organiser: Jazari Innovation Club

Graduate Attributes: Leadership and Teamworking Skills

Position/ Role in the Activities: Evaluation Panel

Mini Report:
On December 14, 2023, the Jazari Innovation Club held the JAZARI RECRUITMENT GAMES 2023 (JRW2023): EUREKA DISCOVERY, which saw the participation of 14 individuals. This annual club program provided an opportunity for all UTM students to showcase their innovative ideas and creativity. The theme for this year's competition was centred around selected Sustainable Development Goals, namely Good Health and Well-being, Zero Hunger, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.
JAZARI RECRUITMENT GAMES 2023 (JRW2023): EUREKA DISCOVERY featured numerous innovative products developed by participants based on the theme set by the organizers. The program commenced with a preparation session where participants set up their booths with creativity and unique style. Subsequently, each group had to pitch their innovation product to three evaluation panels during a 5-minute pitching session. Participants were also given 5 minutes to engage in a question-and-answer session with the panellists regarding their innovative product.
The program concluded with a closing ceremony officiated by Dr. Amir Shamsudin, the advisor of the Jazari Innovation Club, during which the respective winners were announced.

Self-Reflection:

JAZARI RECRUITMENT GAMES 2023 (JRW2023): EUREKA DISCOVERY invited me as an evaluation panellist to assess the innovation projects developed by participants. On the evaluation day, I collaborated with two other evaluation panelists, namely Mr. Qayyum and Mr. Syed, both alumni of the Jazari Innovation Club. Together, we evaluated 8 innovation projects based on the selected Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being, Zero Hunger, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Participants presented a variety of innovative and creative programs, including the development of a smart plant monitoring system integrated with sensors that provided real-time data to users. Additionally, one group created an innovation project capable of monitoring and sending an alert message to the user in the event of a sudden medical emergency while driving.
During the 5-minute project pitching sessions, I considered various aspects, including problem statements, product ideas, market needs, and commercialization values. This experience allowed me to enhance my critical thinking skills, enabling me to evaluate innovation products from different perspectives for potential improvements in the future. Effective communication between the audience and me was crucial to ensure that participants easily understood my questions.
In conclusion, JAZARI RECRUITMENT GAMES 2023 (JRW2023): EUREKA DISCOVERY provided me with a new and enriching experience in evaluating innovative products, exposing me to real-life innovation implementations.