Green Technology Annual Report

Green Tech Youth Innovation Challenge (GTYIC) The inaugural GTYIC challenged tertiary-level students to develop solutions to environmental issues using design thinking skills and 3-D mechanical design. Organised in collaboration with Asia School of Business-MIT Sloan School of Management (ASB-MIT), the 2016 challenge, themed “Greening Your Home”, attracted the participation of 40 students in 10 teams. The winning teams represented Monash University, Asia Pacific University and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. The GTYIC Challenges are organised for tertiary-level students to develop solutions to environmental issues using Design Thinking Skills And 3-D Mechanical Design Winner of Green Tech Youth Innovation Challenge Organised by MGTC - Monash University Runner Up of Green Tech Youth Innovation Challenge Organised by MGTC - Asia Pacific University CULTIVATING AN INNOVATIVE CULTURE MGTC nurtures youth and aspiring entrepreneurs through innovative and experiential mindset-changing programmes. These include the Green Tech Youth Innovation Challenge, Journey to Astana and Eco Biz Challenge aimed at tertiary- level students; and the Green Minds Challenge Programme for secondary students. The overall objective is to inculcate a green mindset and stimulate creativity amongst youth to be innovation-driven in solving real-life environmental problems. Youth Programmes Innovation is at the core of all emerging technologies. It catalyses growth by providing better, more effective solutions for increased productivity and operational efficiency. Innovation in green technology is vital to ensure economic advancement is resource-efficient and does not create a negative impact on the environment. A decade since its inception, MGTC has been focusing on cultivating a culture of innovation and providing accessibility to the public of the latest green technologies. & INNOVATION RESEARCH NGTP Strategic Thrust 04 74 MALAYSIAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT 2019