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About Universiti Malaya (UM)

Founded in 1905, Universiti Malaya (UM) is Malaysia’s oldest and most prestigious university, currently ranked 58th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. With over 44,000 students and 2,125 academic staff, UM spans 21 faculties and academic centers, excelling in fields such as sustainability, nanotechnology, biomedical sciences, artificial intelligence, and energy. As a national research leader, UM is home to multiple High-Impact Centres of Excellence (HiCOEs) and plays a central role in advancing interdisciplinary innovation and strategic global partnerships.

Incubation Space

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UM Centre of Innovation and Enterprise
UM Centre of Innovation and Enterprise

UM cultivates a thriving entrepreneurial culture through integrated programs and infrastructure. The university supports innovation through curriculum-embedded initiatives, innovation districts, student startup competitions, and industry-academic co-creation programs. Notably, the Deep Tech Startup Programme provides six months of venture-building support for research-driven startups, while various bootcamps and mentoring activities nurture entrepreneurial talent across all academic levels.

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Success Stories

Showcasing standout ventures founded by students within Universiti Malaya.

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Bioapps Sdn. Bhd.
Bioapps Sdn. Bhd.

Bioapps Sdn. Bhd. — Founded by Prof. Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman, Bioapps is internationally known for high-quality, accessible orthopedic and prosthetic devices with a strong emphasis on social impact and medical innovation.

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EssentiNutrien Sdn. Bhd
EssentiNutrien Sdn. Bhd

EssentiNutrien Sdn. Bhd. — Led by Prof. Dr. Fung Shin Yee, the company is the first to produce patented Tiger Milk Mushroom extracts with verified bioactivities, targeting chronic asthma and other health applications.

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Xcess Pressure Sdn. Bhd.
Xcess Pressure Sdn. Bhd.

Xcess Pressure Sdn. Bhd. — Founded by Dr. Iswadi Jauhari, this green energy spin-off specializes in in-pipe hydro power generation and has secured pilot projects with major Malaysian utilities.

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Unilah | UM
Unilah | UM

Unilah | UM
Connecting and empowering students across Malaysia’s universities through a single super-app.
Founded by Universiti Malaya students, UniLah grew from a volunteer-run event aggregator into a full-fledged startup—centralizing campus events, competitions, lifestyle deals, and early-stage career opportunities. Now expanding its reach beyond Malaysia, UniLah is building the go-to digital platform for student life in ASEAN.

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Flagship event 

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UM SYNEX 2025
UM SYNEX 2025

Universiti Malaya Synergy of Research, Innovation & Industry – brings together academia, industry, and government to showcase cutting-edge inventions through INNOVEX and facilitate postgraduate research exchange via INTERACT. Held annually, this event strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerates real-world impact.

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Contact Universiti Malaya

For information about UM’s innovation programmes, incubation spaces or collaboration opportunities, please contact Placeholder Email or visit the Placeholder website.