These Student Projects Are Turning Heads in Global Competitions

Two teams from SEGi’s Department of Information Technology recently made their mark on the global innovation stage at the International Virtual Competition of Creative & Innovative Idea (IVCCII) 2025. Held online on 16 May 2025 and organised by MNNF Network, the event brought together brilliant young minds from around the world to pitch real-world solutions driven by technology and creativity.

The first team—Lam Yong Qin and Lee Kai Min—secured a Silver Medal for their IoT-based Smart Recycling Bin. Their prototype deploys automated sensors to detect and categorise waste materials, promoting efficient segregation and smarter recycling habits. This effort reflects a growing global urgency to address the 2.24 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste generated annually, with less than 20% being recycled according to the World Bank.

Meanwhile, Melvin Lee and Stefani Ang claimed a Bronze Medal with an AI-powered automation system that addresses digital transformation challenges in businesses. The project demonstrates how intelligent automation and data insights can enhance productivity and decision-making in future-ready enterprises, a crucial consideration in today’s data-driven economy.

The success of these student-led innovations reaffirms SEGi College Penang’s mission to provide experiential learning that bridges theory with practical application. By empowering students to design tech-based solutions with environmental and societal value, the institution continues to build a pipeline of talent aligned with national and global goals.

These achievements also speak to the growing importance of digital capability in solving sustainability challenges. According to the United Nations, digital technologies can accelerate the achievement of all 17 SDGs, especially when applied to urban innovation, sustainable consumption, and industry development.

This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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