National Essay Competition
The NEC or National Essay Competition is a competition of wits and words where participants write the best essay they could to give insight into a given topic. In IYREF’s NEC we seek insights into the latest problems of climate change and sustainability. A society that refuses to correct its errors must fall into the ashes of history. Sharpen your mind, write down your thoughts, enlighten the blind, and create a future from a battle well fought!
NEC IYREF 2025’s THEME
Total Competition Prize Up To
All competition participants are eligible for a complimentary review of their abstract by professional judges
All Participants
Special price for Webinar!
For Top 50 Finalists
E-Certificates as a Top 50 Finalist for all participants
For Top 5 Finalists
All Top 50's Benefits and Top 5 Finalist E-Certificates
EXCLUSIVE Coaching Session!
Timeline
6 March – 25 March 2025
Open registration and Abstract Submission
22 March 2025
WEBINAR “Green Growth: Maximizing Local Potential”
3 April 2025
Top 50 Finalist Announcement
3 April – 6 April 2025
Top 50 Finalist Registration
7 April – 24 April 2025
Semifinal (Full Essay Submission)
4 May 2025
Top 5 Finalist Announcement
6 May 2025
Technical Meeting and Coaching
7 May – 14 May 2025
Pitch Deck Submission
17 May 2025
Pitch Deck & Awarding
NEC Stages
The National Essay Competition in IYREF 2025 is divided into three main stages: Preliminary, Semifinal, and Final Stage. All participants in the respective stages are required to complete and submit documents or other necessary items at each stage.
Registration and Preliminary Stage
Abstract Submission
The initial phase of NEC requires participants to submit an abstract of the essay designed by each team. The submitted abstract should contain content that aligns with the content specified in the abstract section of the full essay (complete abstract guidelines can be found in the “Writing Terms” section). The abstract is to be submitted along with the participant registration form, accessible via [registration link, bit.ly/RegistrationNEC2025]. During this stage, no fees are charged for participants to register and submit the abstract of their essay.
Re-registration and Semifinal Stage
Full Essay Submission
After undergoing judging and scoring phases by the panel of judges, a total of 50 teams with the highest scores will advance to the semifinal stage and are required to submit a full essay (details regarding the full essay writing terms can be found in the “Writing Terms” section). Teams that qualify for the semifinal stage must proceed with the competition and are not allowed to withdraw for any reason. During the semifinal stage, a re-registration process will take place, and participants must pay a re-registration fee of IDR 150,000.00
Final Stage
Pitching
The full essays submitted by 50 teams will undergo a judging and scoring process by appointed judges. The top 5 teams with the highest scores will progress to the final stage and are required to submit a pitch deck as a pitching aid during the presentation by the 5 finalists. The pitching session will be conducted offline at the Ganesha campus of the ITB, and the top 5 finalists must be present on May 17, 2025. Participants will pitch their ideas to the judges, and the assessment outcome will determine the winner of the NEC IYREF 2025, which will be announced on the same day.
Webinar “Green Growth: Maximizing Local Potential”
This webinar offers a deep dive into the potential of local resources and circular economy as key drivers of sustainable innovation. With expert insights, it explores how resource optimization, local innovations, and green economic principles can create long-term value. Through real-world case studies and multidisciplinary perspectives, the discussions will highlight both opportunities and challenges in building a more sustainable and resilient economy.
Date: March 22nd, 2025
Time: 10.30 – 12.30 WIB
Place: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: TBA
INNOVATIVE
All participant will get a special price!
PUBLIC FEE
IDR 25.000
Webinar “Green Growth: Maximizing Local Potential”
This webinar offers a deep dive into the potential of local resources and circular economy as key drivers of sustainable innovation. With expert insights, it explores how resource optimization, local innovations, and green economic principles can create long-term value. Through real-world case studies and multidisciplinary perspectives, the discussions will highlight both opportunities and challenges in building a more sustainable and resilient economy.
Date: March 22nd, 2025
Time: 10.30 – 12.30 WIB
Place: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: TBA
INNOVATIVE
All participant will get a special price!
PUBLIC FEE
IDR 25.000
Coaching: Mastering Pitch Deck & Persuasive Presentation
How can you craft a compelling pitch deck and deliver an impactful presentation in a competition? This session will cover the key structure of an engaging pitch deck, data-driven storytelling strategies, and techniques for handling critical questions from judges. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate their innovative ideas to a diverse audience, including academics, industry experts, and policymakers.
Date: May 6th, 2025
Time: TBA
Place: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: TBA
EXCLUSIVE
Only for NEC 2025 Top 5 Finalists
Coaching: Mastering Pitch Deck & Persuasive Presentation
How can you craft a compelling pitch deck and deliver an impactful presentation in a competition? This session will cover the key structure of an engaging pitch deck, data-driven storytelling strategies, and techniques for handling critical questions from judges. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate their innovative ideas to a diverse audience, including academics, industry experts, and policymakers.
Date: May 6th, 2025
Time: TBA
Place: Zoom Meeting
Speaker: TBA
EXCLUSIVE
Only for NEC 2025 Top 5 Finalists