Ertunc Ozcan Award-Winning Project and Idea Competition
Participation Criteria
Target Audience: Students, academics, and professionals.
Team Size: Applications can be submitted individually or as a team.
Project Topics and Themes
Themes: Specific themes related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation technologies, such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence applications, wearable technologies, robotic systems, etc.
Innovation: The most important criterion for project evaluation is innovation and originality.
Application and Evaluation Process
Application Requirements: Applications should be sent to icptt2024@gmail.com
Deadline: The deadline for applications is September 15, 2024.
Evaluation Criteria: Criteria used by the jury (innovation, application potential, technical proficiency, presentation quality, commercialization potential).
First Stage: The first stage will be an online application. The top 10 projects that pass the preliminary screening must be presented physically at the Congress.
Awards and Incentives
Award Categories: Awards will be given for first, second, and third place.
Project Presentation and Jury Process
Presentation Format: 5-minute presentations will be held during the Congress.
Jury Members: A 5-person jury consisting of engineers and physiotherapists has been established.
Ethical and Safety Rules
Ethical Standards: Projects must adhere to ethical standards. The responsibility for this lies with the applicant.
Safety: The safety of patented projects is the responsibility of the applicant.
Education and Support
Workshops: Workshops or seminars will be organized to assist participants in project development.
Mentoring: Mentoring will be provided to participants
Application Conditions
The abstract application should cover the following sections and consist of no more than 750 words.
1. Topic and Purpose
o Scope: Clearly state the main topic and purpose of the project.
o Problem Definition: What problem does the project address or what need does it fulfill? Clarify this question.
2. Innovation and Originality
o Innovation: Highlight how the project differs from existing solutions and what kind of innovations it offers.
o Originality: Clearly state the unique ideas and approaches of the project.
3. Method and Approach
o Methodology: Provide information about the methods, techniques, or technologies to be used in the project.
o Implementation: Give a general overview of how you will implement the project and the steps you will follow.
4. Expected Results and Impact
o Results: Explain the expected outcomes of the project and how these outcomes will be measured.
o Impact: Indicate the potential impact of the project on physiotherapy and rehabilitation technologies.
5. Presentation and Communication
o Clarity and Conciseness: Write the summary in a brief, clear, and understandable manner. Highlight the main idea and important information rather than technical details.
o Language and Format: The language should be at an academic and professional level, with attention to spelling and grammar.
6. Limitations and Risks
o Limitations and Risks: Provide a brief description of the project’s limitations, risks, and possible challenges.
7. Relevant Information
o Target Audience: Provide information about the target audience of the project or the users for whom it is designed.
o Previous Work: If relevant, provide a brief overview of previous work or projects related to the project.
For more detailed information please contact: icptt2024@gmail.com