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A Global Learning and Awarding Program for Student Innovation Projects
Zeb Tan
Nov 18, 20242 min read
How to Write the "Describe the Phenomenon" Section
This section serves as the foundation for your research, ensuring clarity and relevance for your readers and evaluators.
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Zeb Tan
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Topic Description vs Topic Relevance
When participating in the Next Responsible Idea (NRI) project, teams are tasked with selecting a topic related to the economic well-being...
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Amelia Kyaw
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Understanding Economic Well-Being
In the Next Responsible Idea, the goal is to improve the economic well-being of local residents by addressing pressing community-related...
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Amelia Kyaw
Nov 6, 20243 min read
Introducing the Sustainable Development Goals (2/2)
Goals 9-17 emphasize building resilient infrastructure, conserving natural resources, promoting justice, and encouraging collaboration.
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Amelia Kyaw
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Introducing the Sustainable Development Goals (1/2)
What exactly qualifies as a sustainability issue? To help define this, the United Nations has outlined 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Zeb Tan
Oct 31, 20242 min read
How to Divide Tasks Effectively in a Team
Dividing tasks is about building a cooperative and structured team dynamic that sets the foundation for achieving your NIM project goals.
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Zeb Tan
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Team Collaboration Tools Recommendation
To help teams work efficiently together, here’s a curated list of recommended collaboration tools across different needs.
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Zeb Tan
Oct 23, 20242 min read
What Sets Next Idea to Venture (NIV) Apart?
The Next Idea to Venture (NIV) program is fundamentally a business plan initiative, designed to cultivate the skills necessary for...
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Zeb Tan
Oct 20, 20242 min read
Tips for Success at NIE (Next Idea to Ecoplore)
Success in NIE comes from addressing specific problems within a defined urban setting and providing tailored, actionable solutions. Here...
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Zeb Tan
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Focus and Emphasis of the Next Idea to Ecoplore (NIE)
The Next Idea to Ecoplore (NIE) project centers on urban ecology exploration, with a specific focus on ecological challenges that arise...
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Zeb Tan
Oct 15, 20242 min read
What is Allowed (and Not Allowed) in Next Idea to Research (NIR)
The Next Idea to Research (NIR) initiative places a strong emphasis on original research, driven by the collection and analysis of...
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Zeb Tan
Oct 13, 20242 min read
Understanding What NRI Is and Isn't
Next Idea to Research (NIR) is a research initiative characterized by its strict adherence to the processes, methodologies, requirements,...
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Zeb Tan
Oct 11, 20242 min read
When to Use (and Not Use) Design Thinking
Design Thinking has its own strengths and limitations. While it excels in certain contexts, it may not be suitable for all situations.
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Zeb Tan
Oct 10, 20243 min read
Introducing the Design Thinking Methodology
By engaging directly with users, observing their behavior, and gathering feedback, designers can uncover invaluable insights.
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Zeb Tan
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Focus and Emphasis of the Next Idea to Invent
One key aspect of NII is that the problem must be human-centric—the issue the team addresses should directly affect people as users.
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Amelia Kyaw
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Tips for Success at Next Sustainable Idea
In NSI, it's crucial to remain open-minded and conduct thorough research to understand the problem fully before designing solutions.
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Amelia Kyaw
Sep 2, 20242 min read
Understanding What NSI Is and Isn't
As we begin our journey with the Next Sustainable Idea (NSI) project, it's important to understand what exactly NSI is about.
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Amelia Kyaw
Sep 1, 20242 min read
2025 NIM Theme Weeks
Each Theme Week will focus on a specific topic, providing students with in-depth insights, guidance, learning materials, and exemplary case
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Zeb Tan
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Crafting an Effective Project Plan for Success at Next Idea Matters
Since all participants are students with other priorities, it’s important to balance project commitments with personal responsibilities.
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Zeb Tan
Jun 26, 20242 min read
How to Choose a Project Topic: Laying the Foundation for Success
This article will share some key considerations to help you choose the right topic for your NIM project.
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