Two ways to
get involved.
Register a team, sponsor the programme, propose a partnership, ask a question, or volunteer to join the jury panel — everything starts here. The official registration form opens in a new tab.
Register on
the official JotForm.
The official ErgoLympic 2026 registration form is hosted on JotForm. Submission is free at this stage — payment is only required if your concept brief passes the preliminary screening.
Open registration form ↗Before you start.
- Form your team. 1–5 members. Name a team leader who will receive all communication.
- Pick a category. Schools, Universities & TVET, or Open / Industry & Startups.
- Pick a track. One of eight — Product, UX/UI, Workplace, Mobility, Healthcare, Inclusive, Sustainable, or AI & HF.
- Write a 300–500 word concept brief. Plus 3 visuals (sketches, renders or storyboard).
- Submit. By 30 June 2026. You'll hear back by 8 July.
Direct contact
Reach the right desk.
For anything beyond the registration form — sponsor proposals, partnership conversations, jury invitations, media requests, school programmes — go directly to the unit responsible.
General enquiries
Programme questions, registration support, official correspondence, letters of acceptance and certificates.
secretariat@ergolympic.org+60 3 8946 4000
Partner with us
Sponsor packs, custom partnerships, award sponsorships, in-kind contributions and media partnerships.
sponsorship@ergolympic.orgView sponsor packages →
Competition queries
Rules, format, evaluation, jury panel, technical reviewer applications and concept brief queries.
technical@ergolympic.orgRead the competition guide →
Cross-border participation
International team enquiries, co-host institution coordination, joint webinars and overseas outreach.
international@ergolympic.orgPress & outreach
Media accreditation, press releases, interviews, broadcast partnerships and the "How to Join" webinar series.
promo@ergolympic.orgBring your school
Group registrations from schools, polytechnics, vocational and TVET institutions — plus mentor support.
schools@ergolympic.orgGrand Final venue
Where to find us.
The grand final is hosted in person at WTCKL (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur — inside the URIIS 2026 summit programme, on Monday 21 September 2026.
World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL)
Held inside the URIIS 2026 — University–Industry–Investor Summit programme. Finalists, sponsors and invited guests have access to all main summit halls during the day.
- Date
- Monday, 21 September 2026
- Doors
- 09:00 MYT (GMT+8) — Awards ceremony at 17:30
- Address
- WTCKL (formerly PWTC), 41, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Transit
- PWTC LRT Station (Ampang Line) — direct connection to KL Sentral
- Parking
- On-site multi-level parking; pre-booking recommended on the day
- Hosted by
- HFEM · UPM · URIIS 2026 · Qiannan Normal College
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions.
The most common questions from teams, schools and prospective sponsors. Anything else, write to the secretariat.
Do I have to be in Malaysia to compete?
No. International teams are welcome and the early stages are fully online. Only the grand finalists need to attend in person at WTCKL on 21 September 2026.
Is registration free?
Yes — the concept brief stage is free. The competition fee is only paid by teams who pass the preliminary screening, and varies by category.
Do I need a working prototype?
Not at the start. Concept briefs are evaluated on idea, problem framing and ergonomic value. A prototype or working demo is only needed for the grand final.
Can a school enter multiple teams?
Yes. There is no cap per institution. We encourage clusters — schools and universities often field 3–6 teams across different tracks.
Who owns the IP of submitted designs?
You do. ErgoLympic only requests permission to feature finalist work in the e-book, recap reel and post-event publicity, with full credit to the team.
How do I become a jury member or mentor?
Email the technical desk with a short bio and area of expertise. The jury panel is finalised by mid-June 2026.
Stay in the loop
Follow the programme.
Webinar dates, finalist announcements, sponsor reveals, and live updates from the grand final all post here.