The National Sustainability Innovation Challenge (NoSIC) 2025 returns with an inspiring new theme — “Zero Waste Revolution: Creating a Circular and Sustainable Future.” This nationwide event is dedicated to encouraging innovation among students and young minds, with a focus on solving pressing environmental challenges through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
What Is NoSIC 2025?
NoSIC is a flagship sustainability challenge that aims to foster eco-conscious creativity and scientific thinking in Malaysia’s youth. By inviting school and university students, budding innovators, and STEM enthusiasts, the challenge promotes real-world solutions to achieve a zero-waste society and a circular economy.
Event Details
- Event Name: National Sustainability Innovation Challenge (NoSIC) 2025
- Theme: Zero Waste Revolution: Creating a Circular and Sustainable Future
- Audience:
- Secondary school students
- University students
- Young innovators
- STEM educators
- Event Type: National-level sustainability competition
- Activities:
- STEM challenge modules
- Poster pitching sessions
- Green innovation workshops
- Mentoring and networking
Objectives of NoSIC 2025
- Promote sustainable innovation among Malaysian youth
- Empower participants to design zero-waste solutions
- Integrate STEM education with environmental activism
- Support Malaysia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Competition Tracks & Categories
Participants can join one or more of the following categories:
1. STEM Innovation Challenge
Develop prototypes or systems that address waste management, recycling, or sustainable product development. Projects may include:
- Waste-to-energy technologies
- Smart composting tools
- Eco-friendly materials and designs
2. Poster Pitching Competition
Teams present their zero-waste ideas through detailed poster presentations, judged on creativity, feasibility, and impact. Pitching sessions simulate real-world scientific communication and advocacy.
3. Workshops & Green Labs
Hands-on workshops and mentoring from sustainability experts and STEM professionals to deepen practical skills and expand project ideas.
Awards & Recognition
Winners stand to gain:
- Cash prizes and trophies
- Certificates of achievement
- Mentorship for project development
- Opportunities for real-world application and funding
Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | July 2025 |
| Submission Deadline | September 2025 |
| Final Presentation & Awards | November 2025 |
Tentative Venue
To be announced — potential hosting at a top Malaysian university or innovation hub, providing a dynamic and academic environment for students to pitch and learn.
Why Join NoSIC 2025?
- Shape Malaysia’s sustainable future
- Strengthen your STEM and communication skills
- Get recognized for your environmental contributions
- Meet like-minded changemakers and professionals
How to Register
Visit the official NoSIC 2025 website for registration forms, challenge guidelines, and mentorship schedules. Stay updated via social media and educational networks.
Share Your Green Vision!
Use hashtags:
#NoSIC2025 #ZeroWasteRevolution #SustainableFutureMY
