Who can participate in the Convergence Innovation Competition Asia (CIC Asia)?

CIC Asia is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates who were enrolled at a partner university within the past year. Each team must include at least one student who is currently enrolled at a CIC Asia partner institution.

Students from non-partner universities are welcome to participate as members of a team led by a partner institution. Individuals who are not affiliated with a partner university but are interested in participating should contact the CIC Asia planning team at cic@gatech.edu for further information and consideration.

CIC Asia 2026 Partner Universities

• China: Fudan University
• India: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
• Japan: Waseda University
• Malaysia: Multimedia University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Tenaga Nasional
• Philippines: University of the Philippines, De La Salle University
• Thailand: King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
• Vietnam: Fulbright University Vietnam

This list of partner universities is subject to change. Please contact cic@gatech.edu if you have questions about your eligibility.

I am an instructor for a course. Are my students able to submit projects as they are developing on team projects even if they are not complete prototypes?
We encourage this! Our team is happy to work with you to figure out the best way to incorporate CIC into your existing syllabus.

I don't have many app development skills. Can I still participate?
Yes, absolutely, everyone is welcome, and we really want to see your ideas. You can use tools like Campus Tour to create novel tours and experiences for students without needing to have much development experience. You can also contribute to the non-development aspects, including the design, experience, or other aspects of the project, which is an incredibly valuable contribution.

Can I submit a class project into the competition?
Yes! You are welcome to submit projects from your coursework.

How many team members are allowed per team?
You may have anywhere between 1 and 7 team members. However, we suggest 2-5.

Will I have to give up rights to my ideas?
No, absolutely not. The CIC is built on the premise that it is the student's ideas and the student's work. You do not have to assign your own ideas and work for the CIC to Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, your institution, or any other third party as part of participation in the CIC. If your idea came from a sponsored project or was otherwise paid for as an employee of Georgia Tech or any other company you will need to consider intellectual property rights for those relationships. You should contact the CIC advisers if you have any questions about this.

Can I submit my project to other competitions?
Yes, we strongly encourage you to get as much exposure for your work as you can.

What if I have questions that aren't covered on this list?
Please send us questions via email to cic@gatech.edu.