15 September 2026 – Politeknik Brunei (PB) hosted the Innovation Award Competition 2026, themed “Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow,” at the Auditorium of the Department of Information, Prime Minister’s Office, Old Airport, Jalan Berakas. Held from 8.00 am to 3.30 pm, the competition provided a platform for PB students to showcase innovative ideas and projects while encouraging creative thinking, problem-solving and the application of innovation in addressing challenges related to sustainable development. A total of seven student groups participated in the competition, with each group presenting its respective project to a panel of judges.
The projects presented were Smart Self Checkout Trolley by Group 1, BruneiAg Nanopure by Group 2, PlantGuard by Group 3, ShellCycle by Group 4, Egg Xtract by Group 5, Active Nest Hub by Group 6 and Eco Rescue Bag by Group 7. The competition served as an avenue for students to demonstrate their creativity, technical knowledge and ability to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges, while promoting a culture of innovation and sustainability within the institution. The winner of the Innovation Award Competition 2026 was scheduled to be announced during Politeknik Brunei’s 12th Convocation, commencing in October 2026.
