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What is Big Boys Toys? Big Boys Toys is the Middle East's premier luxury consumer lifestyle exhibition, bringing together the most unique gadgets and high-octane products, the biggest brands, exciting features and interactive product demos, all packed into three days of non-stop action and sheer excitement. (click here to learn more about the exhibition) http://www.bigboystoysuae.com/ IBY Awards Summary The competition for IBY Awards will be launched on 10-11 February 2012, during this year s Big Boy Toys show at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, where in person registration will be available for two days only. Attending students will have an opportunity to get a glimpse at the kind of products they could aspire to design and deliver themselves, Online registration will take place between February 12 - March 25, 2012. Once registered, applicants will be asked to submit a comprehensive proposal of their invention/innovation by June 10th, 2012. The shortlisted students will then be asked to produce a prototype. Deserving students, who can demonstrate need for financial support, will be given financial aid to help complete their prototypes. Seven (7) Finalists are then selected by the Judging Panel and their submissions will be showcased at Big Boys Toys 2013. The three (3) winners will be announced during Big Boys Toys show on February 2013 and will receive cash prizes, rewards, recognition, and have a great chance of attracting potential investors. In Person Registration: Feb 10-11, 2012 at the Big Boys Toys show in Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Online registration will be available between Feb 12- March 25th, 2012 www.bigboystoysuae.com/IBY In addition, applicants will be asked to fill out a survey, based on which, three (3) of the most supportive educational institutions will be given due prominence and presented with the IBY Honorary Award during an award ceremony to be held concurrent with Big Boys Toys 2013.

WHY STUDENTS?
Students have an incredible opportunity to learn, to experiment, to dream big and to think outside the box, without constraints. They also have the hope, ambition and drive to change the future. Big Boys Toys is opening the gate to a world of opportunities to those who dare to dream.

Furthermore, research and innovation are at a very nascent stage in this region of the world and we aim to fill a gap in giving an impetus to gifted students to first reach out, discover their own potential and to realize their dreams. It also is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to contribute to the blooming of the next generation of this country, as higher education and research will have greater ROIs than investment elsewhere.

ELIGIBILITY
y Open to legal residents of the United Arab Emirates, who are enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in a higher educational institution in the UAE Individual applicants or teams of up to 4 people, belonging to the same institution Submitted invention or innovation should be original Submissions must be tangible, capable of being prototyped If applicable, students are encouraged to submit their graduation project Admission to the competition is free

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ELIGIBILITY STATUS VERIFICATION If shortlisted to produce a prototype, applicants will be required to submit documentary proof of their eligibility status (including enrolment status) before they can proceed further in the competition. If, at any time after the verification process, an applicant experiences a change in eligibility status due to special circumstances (such as change of student status, change of legal residency status), he/she must contact us immediately to notify the changed status and desire to continue in the competition. If he/she fails to notify us of a change in eligibility status, he/she may be disqualified. If the changed status removes them from the zone of eligibility, their continuance in the competition shall be at the discretion of the organizers and is not guaranteed. IBY Awards is restricted to the geographical area of the United Arab Emirates.

TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSIONS


Each submission will be designated as a Team Submission or as an Individual Submission The following additional rules apply to Team Submissions:
  

The size of the Team must not exceed 4 people The Team must consist of members from the same academic institution Once signed up as a Team, the team members cannot change teams, and/or add or remove members in a team. If, however, a change is necessitated by compelling, and unforeseen circumstances, prior approval from the organizers must be obtained along with a written waiver from the team member(s) who are being changed. The final decision in this matter shall rest with the Organizers though permission for a change shall not be unreasonably withheld

It is recommended (not compulsory) that the Team has a Team Leader, which is limited to one leader per Team. The selection should be duly notified to the organisers and he/she shall be the point of contact for the rest of the competition.

CATEGORIES
IBY Awards contains a total of seven (7) categories. In order to qualify, applicants must tailor their inventions/innovations to one of these categories. If an applicant is uncertain as to which category his/her invention falls under, he/she may contact us for guidance. 1. Ride & Drive (includes all land-based transportation) 2. Lifestyle 3. Marine 4. Digital 5. Aviation 6. Wellness 7. Fashion

PRIZES
Grand Prize of AED 200,000 Second Prize of AED 100,000 Third Prize of AED 50,000 More than half a million Dirhams in prizes and financial aid!

IBY HONORARY AWARDS


Along with the three (3) winners, three (3) of the most supportive educational institutions will be presented with the IBY Honorary Awards during Big Boys Toys 2013. All shortlisted applicants who are asked to produce a prototype, will have to fill out an anonymous survey, based on which, the three (3) most supportive universities will be selected to receive the IBY Honorary Awards during Big Boys Toys 2013.

Universities Judging Criteria & Methodology The selection will be based on the following judging criteria: 1) Guidance from faculty: 30% 2) Financial, administrative and clerical support: 30% 3) Ease of and costless access to University resources (classrooms, labs, libraries, books, computers, etc.): 25% 4) Encouragement and exemptions: 15%

FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid will be given to applicants who are in need of financial support to produce their prototype. The deadline to submit an application for Financial Aids is June 10th, 2012, along with the comprehensive proposal. To qualify, applicants must submit a cost estimate of their prototype and proof of eligibility. Applicants must be able to prove financial need by submitting their entire household s income certificates. Penalty of Perjury Applicants for financial aid will bear the responsibility of submitting physical evidence to prove their need for financial support to produce a prototype. Documentary evidence can include the entire household s salary certificates, bank statements for business owners and/or any other financial documents that might be required and support the claim for financial need. All submissions made for the financial aid shall be considered submitted under penalty of perjury. Any mala fide submissions, forgery or perjury will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant from the competition and the transgressor will be liable for prosecution under the laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates.

TIMELINE
Date Activity 2 Days of Open Registration in person @ Big Boys Toys, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Online registration opens at 1200 hours Registration closes at 1200 hours Last Date for submission of Comprehensive Proposal - 1800 hours 10 Jun 2012 [Financial Financial Aid application with proof of eligibility should accompany Proposal if Financial Aid is sought]

10-11 Feb 2012 12 Feb 2012 25 Mar 2012

10 Jul 2012

Announcement of shortlisted applicants and approved Financial Aid Prototype presentation Judging Panel shortlists 7 finalists IBY Awards Ceremony, 3 Winners & 3 Universities awarded

19 Jan 2013 Feb 2013

IN CASE OF AN UNPLANNED EMERGENCY In case of the rise of a catastrophic event, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled, Artaaj and Big boys Toys reserve the full right to, change, postpone or suspend the IBY Awards without being held liable for any costs or consequences and the decision of Artaaj and Big Boys Toys in this matter will be final.

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