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Virtual Business Idea Pitch Competition
DGBiz Idea
Pitch Arena 2026
Digital Innovation for Future Business
Shape an original idea, map its business potential and pitch it with purpose to an audience of innovators.
Registration: Register your team through the official Confbay portal.
Competition Theme
“Digital Innovation for Future Business”
The theme highlights the role of digital technologies in transforming ideas into innovative, practical and sustainable business solutions. Participants are encouraged to address real-world challenges by exploring technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, mobile applications, digital platforms, automation and other emerging technologies.
Using all nine components of the Business Model Canvas, participants will structure, develop and present business ideas while evaluating their market potential and business viability. This process will strengthen participants’ strategic thinking, problem-solving, business development and professional communication skills.
Plan your submission
Important Dates
BMC Workshop
Virtual · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Submission closes
The BMC poster, pitching video and payment are due.
Judging period
Eligible entries are evaluated.
Winner announcement
Official results are released.
Choose your category
Categories & Fees
01
IPTA / IPTS Students
RM100 per group
Open to students from public and private higher education institutions. Each team may consist of a maximum of five members, including the advisor.
02
Professionals and Entrepreneurs
RM180 per group
Individual or group participation. Maximum five members per group.
Participation fees are non-refundable.
BMC & Video Submission
Build your business model and pitch your idea.
Use the official BMC Poster Template and include the DIPA2026 intro video at the beginning of your pitching video.
- Value Propositions
- Customer Segments
- Channels
- Customer Relationships
- Revenue Streams
- Key Partners
- Key Activities
- Key Resources
- Cost Structure
Participation requirements
Rules
The competition is open to students from public and private higher education institutions, professionals and entrepreneurs.
Each team shall consist of a maximum of five (5) participants.
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Each team is required to submit the following:
- Business Model Canvas (BMC) Poster — The BMC must clearly present the proposed business idea using the nine (9) BMC components.
- Pitching Video (YouTube Link) — Each team must submit a valid YouTube link to its pitching video.
- [IMPORTANT] The BMC poster must use the official template, and the pitching video must begin with the official DIPA2026 introductory video.
The pitching video must not exceed five (5) minutes.
Videos exceeding the stipulated duration may be subject to a penalty or disqualification at the discretion of the organiser and/or judging panel.
The presentation must be conducted entirely in either Bahasa Melayu or English.
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The proposed product or service must:
- Be an original creation of the participating team.
- Address a real-world problem, need or opportunity.
Recognition of Excellence
Awards
01
Achievement Awards
All eligible participants will receive an e-Certificate of Achievement based on their level of performance: Gold, Silver or Bronze.
02
Best Pitching Awards
The three teams with the highest overall scores in each category will receive the following prizes:
Category 1: IPTA/IPTS Students
- First Place: RM500.00 + e-Certificate
- Second Place: RM300.00 + e-Certificate
- Third Place: RM200.00 + e-Certificate
Category 2: Professionals and Entrepreneurs
- First Place: RM500.00 + e-Certificate
- Second Place: RM300.00 + e-Certificate
- Third Place: RM200.00 + e-Certificate
Join the judging panel
Call for Jury
We are pleased to invite experienced academics, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovation practitioners to serve on the judging panel for the DGBiz Idea Pitch Arena 2026 (DIPA 2026).
Your expertise and professional insights will play a vital role in evaluating innovative business ideas and providing constructive feedback to participating teams.
Interested individuals are invited to register via the link provided.
Payment information
Complete your payment
- Bank
- CIMB Bank
- Beneficiary
- Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Sdn Bhd – Ipoh
- Account number
- 8605638164
- Reference 1
- DGBIZ 2026
- Reference 2
- Participant Name (Group Leader Name)
Upload proof of payment
- Log in to Confbay.
- Open My Payment.
- Select Upload Proof of Payment.
- Upload the payment receipt and click Save.
Payment period: 19 October–9 November 2026.
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