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Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) is proud to introduce the iSpark International Pitching Competition (IIPC), a flagship entrepreneurship incubation initiative designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration among universities in the ASEAN and China region.
The IIPC Alliance was officially founded on November 26, 2025, in Nanchang, PR China.
The organization was born from a shared vision among its founding members to harness the transformative power of cross-border collaboration to build a vibrant, regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) serves as the Founding Chair and hosts the Alliance’s Secretariat, providing the foundational leadership and operational support necessary to drive the network's collective action can metion the university also
Objectives
Promote Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Enhance Access to Resources
Strengthen Regional Collaboration
Create a Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Vision
Mission
To become the leading regional platform for cross-border collaboration
To drive innovation among universities, incubators, and industry partners
To promote entrepreneurship development across ASEAN and China
To strengthen partnerships between academia and industry
To foster a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem
To ensure inclusivity within the regional entrepreneurship landscape
To empower student entrepreneurs with platforms for pitching, mentorship and incubation support.
To facilitate regional collaboration among universities, students, startups and industry players.
To foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship through knowledge exchange and industry engagement.
To connect startups with regional opportunities, investors, and potential partners to accelerate their growth and internationalisation.
To nurture strong university-industry linkages that drive innovation and real-world problem solving.
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