In 2018, the Sarawak State Government initiated the Sarawak Digital Strategy, a blueprint aimed at fostering the Sarawak Digital Economy. The strategy encompassed a comprehensive action plan designed to integrate digital technology across all sectors of the economy.
Among the Sarawak State Government’s endeavors, the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) stands out as a catalyst for new developments in the region. IDECS is envisioned to catalyze a revolution in Sarawak’s economy and industries, driving socio-economic growth and advancement.
This year’s Sarawak DEA2024 coincides with the 7th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2024, marking a significant juncture.
The Sarawak Digital Economy Awards (DEA2024) is organized by the Sarawak State Government through Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) with the support from several federal and state agencies. Submission is free and all are invited to submit.
Award Categories and Descriptions
Research & Development Award
This award recognizes and acknowledges an organization for its significant research and development contributions to digital technology, with potential for commercialization value. The contributions must demonstrate notable advancements that exhibit creativity and innovation in achieving the organization’s goals. This award is open to organizations, government agencies, Government-linked Companies (GLCs), private sector, industries, and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).
Judging Criteria
- The hypothesis of the research & development;
- Research methodology and innovation;
- Research or product commercialization values;
- Financial implications and values of the product or services;
- Provable benefits and outcomes;
- Value propositions;
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contributions.
Participants Categories
- Private Sectors
- Public Sectors
- Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)
- GLCs
Technology Startup Award
This award recognizes and acknowledges an entrepreneur or a startup that has demonstrated the most significant development over the past year, based on growth, innovation, and the impact of developing and implementing digital solutions for social, cultural, or environmental issues. This award is open to entrepreneurs and technology startups.
Judging Criteria
- Ideation and innovation of the business and deliverables eco-system;
- Sustainable business strategy and business model canvas;
- The market growth and digital marketing strategy;
- Financial implications and values of the product or services;
- Provable benefits and outcomes;
- Value propositions;
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contributions.
Participants Categories
- Technology Startups
Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Award
This award recognizes an organization that has adapted itself to the current market focus by implementing and leveraging digital technologies and capabilities to create a new digital business model that has transformed the organization into a successful one, meeting current and future community needs and market forces. This award is open to organizations, public sector, government agencies, private sector, industries, and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).
Judging Criteria
- Project or initiative needs statement, and deliverables eco-system;
- Innovative and creative technological transformation;
- Environmental sustainability and business model;
- Financial implications and values of the development and impact;
- Provable benefits and outcomes;
- Value propositions;
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contributions.
Participants Categories
- Micro Medium Small Enterprise
Industry 4.0 Award
This award recognizes and acknowledges an organization that has implemented and promoted smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives in its workplace or community through digital technology. It requires a comprehensive ecosystem of strategic management and good governance commitment of organizations to drive advancements in the manufacturing sector, particularly in embracing Industry 4.0 technologies and practices.
This award is open to industries.
Judging Criteria
- Organisational commitment to innovation
- Strategic management and good governance.
- Environmentally sustainable business model
- Circular Economy Development
- Energy and material management improvement.
- Smart Factory or Smart Manufacturing initiatives.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG contributions.
Participants Categories
- Industries
Digital Government Award
This award recognizes and acknowledges the most innovative and successful project being implemented and developed in the field of government digitization. It honors the government agency that has improved public service to enhance citizen experience and livelihood. This award will highlight high-impact initiatives, exceptional contributions, and best practices in implementing digital standards. This award is open to both federal and state public sectors, organizations, departments, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and Government-linked Companies (GLCs).
Judging Criteria
- Needs statements and ideation of the innovation;
- Digital transformation services framework and strategy;
- Environmental and good governance project deliverables;
- Financial implications and values of the transformation deliverables or services;
- Provable benefits and outcomes;
- Value propositions;
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contributions.
Participants Categories
- Public Sectors
- Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)
- GLCs
Sustainability Award
This award recognizes and acknowledges an organization that has implemented and promoted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) sustainability initiatives in its workplace or community through digital technology. It requires a comprehensive ecosystem of strategic management and good governance driven by innovative and creative ideas. This award is open to organizations, public sector or departments, Government-linked Companies (GLCs), Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), private sector, and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Judging Criteria
- Nature of project based on needs statement;
- Strategic management and Good governance;
- Environmental sustainable framework;
- Environmental sustainability leadership;
- Provable benefits and outcomes;
- Value propositions;
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG contributions.
Participants Categories
- Public Sectors
- Private Sectors
- Industries
- Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)
- GLCs
- NGOs