The “Technology Generation” Competition FAQ

 -What is the “Technology Generation” Competition?

 It is a competition inaugurated by Sheikh Salman al-Oadah on his famous T.V. program “Awwal Ithnayn” (First Monday).

 -What is the objective of this competition?

 There are several objectives:

 1. To encourage a competitive spirit among young Muslim men and women who are engaging in beneficial fields of intellectual endeavor.

2. To participate in forming a technology-oriented environment that can serve as a starting point for the technological development of the Muslim world.

3. To showcase our most inventive men and women so they can be an inspiration for others.

4. To restore the hopes of the Muslim people to be the leaders of civilization that they used to be.

5. To help bring our most inventive minds together with relevant corporations and economic institutions.

 -What are the fields that will be considered for the candidate inventions?

 All fields of specialization are welcome except computer programs, since they do cannot receive a patent.

 -What are the necessary conditions for an invention?

 The invention should be a new idea or an original development of a previous one.

 -Is there an age limit for participations?

 The competition will be divided into two categories:

 -15 years of age and less.

- Over 15 years of age.

 The competition is open to both men and women.

 -How can I participate?

 -Go to “How to Participate” found on the main page of this project.

 -What prizes will be awarded to the talented young inventors?

 1. The IslamToday Medal of Technological Innovation

1. Scholarships and educational excursions to leading universities for many fields of study.

2. Other prizes of monetary value.

 -How will the winning invention be chosen?

The Committee will select the winners from among the qualifying entries in compliance with the rules and regulations of the competition.

The committee’s decision will be final.

 -When will the winners be declared?

 The winners will be declared within two months from the final date of receiving the entries.

 Note: Efforts will be made to issue a patent document for each winner. The inventions that are not exhibited will be handled in a totally confidential manner by the project’s Scientific Committee.