Universiti Malaya Business Matching Day

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The UM Business Matching Day 2026, held in conjunction with the UM Research, Innovation, and Industry Summit (UMRIIS) 2026 on 8-11 June 2026, is a strategic platform designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Organized by the UM Centre of Innovation and Enterprise (UMCIE), the event focuses on connecting Universiti Malaya’s ready-to-commercialize inventions with industry players, startups, and investors.

With the theme “ESG: Exploring New Frontiers in Sustainable Business”, the Business Matching Day will showcase innovative solutions and sustainable initiatives that drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact across industries. The event provides opportunities for industry stakeholders to explore strategic collaborations, partnerships, and commercialization prospects while engaging directly with UM researchers to exchange insights, address sustainability challenges, and foster impactful partnerships towards a more responsible and future-ready business ecosystem.

By fostering connections and aligning innovative ideas with the right partners, the UM Business Matching Day 2026 aims to accelerate the journey from research to real-world solutions, driving both technological advancement and societal impact.

Objectives:

• Encourage industry-academic collaboration
• Provide solutions to industrial challenges through research
• Promote UM’s ready-to-market technologies
• Support the growth of local startups and tech solutions

Target Participants:

• Industry players (manufacturing, biotech, tech, etc.)
• SMEs and entrepreneurs
• Innovation agencies and government bodies
• UM researchers and student innovators

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Host or Publisher UM Centre of Innovation and Enterprise