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Istanbul Aydin University The 10th Annual of the

Organizes the International International Invention Fair

Technology Development Fair of the Middle East

The first International Technology Development and with submitting 50 projects out of the 145 ones to the
Creative Ideas event was organized on 21 December secretariat. Then, the innovators and researchers provid-
2017 by Istanbul Aydin University and Incubation ed explanations on their projects and the way it can be
Center under the intellectual support of International implemented to the Jury. Afterwards, 10 of the selected
Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA). The event projects entered into the pitching phase where compli-
was opened by Prof. Dr.Zafer Utlu and Prof. Dr. Hasan mentary descriptions were provided to the jury.
Saygın, the head of research department.
Finally, the first-level cash prize of 2500 EUR was award-
Over 145 innovative projects were showcased from ed to Free Parker. 1000 EUR Prize as the second level was
various countries like Iran, Netherland, Italy, Georgia, given to a tablet designed for the blind and the third level
the USA, Turkey among others competing with each prize equal to 500 EUR was dedicated to Tiorana start up.
other in two areas of college and school students
during the event. The award winners and outstanding project owners will
benefit from the university free-of-charge facilities and
The process of the best project selection started services for one year. opening and closing ceremony. Several countries, ministers,
establishments, authorities and companies were present in
the event, as well.

This unique convention in the Middle East was received with
great importance locally, regionally, and internationally. It
highlighted the inventions, innovations and creativity of
youths. The convention also promoted Kuwait’s modernity
and its role in encouraging and supporting the inventors and
participants in this public service.

The IIFME brought 26 different countries together includ-
The 10th annual of the International Invention ing Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, England, Poland, Russia,
Fair of the Middle East (IIFME) was organized from Thailand, France, India, Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Oman,
28 to 31st January 2018 by Kuwait Science Club Qatar, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbai-
under the Patronage of His Highness the Emir of jan, Portugal, Algeria, Tunisia, Bahrain, Spain, and Palestine.
Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sa- A total of 110 inventions were showcased during the exhibi-
bahis, and in collaboration with the International tion and 35000 visitors paid a visit to the event during the
Exhibition of Inventions Geneva & International opening hours.
Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA).
IFIA President, Alireza Rastegar, attended the The Kuwait Science Club awarded more than 50,000 $ cash
opening and closing ceremony where His Excel- prize while IFIA, WIPO and GCCPO’s awards were also given
lency the minister represented the Amir in the to the best inventions in specific categories.

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