Johor Bahru, 24 February 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly celebrates the achievement of Assoc. Prof. ChM. Ts. Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek and Ts. ChM. Dr. Faizuan Abdullah, who have successfully completed the Innovation and Commercialization Centre (ICC) incubation program and attained the status of Graduated Incubatee.
This recognition highlights their outstanding commitment to innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurial excellence in advancing research and development at UTM. The Graduated Incubatee status is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated remarkable progress in technology commercialization, external funding acquisition, intellectual property (IP) commercialization, and participation in entrepreneurial training.
Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam and Dr. Faizuan have actively contributed to the innovation ecosystem, translating their research into market-ready solutions through ICC UTM’s incubation program. Their achievements align with UTM’s vision of fostering a sustainable and impactful innovation-driven economy.
Graduated Incubatee Criteria:
To achieve this milestone, incubatees must fulfill key requirements, including:
- Participation in extensive training (Novice and Competence/Advanced Bootcamps).
- Attaining a PDF 2 or higher.
- Securing external funding from agencies such as NTIS, MTDC, MPRC, etc.
- Commercializing intellectual property (IP) through licensing, outright sales, or joint IP ownership with UTM subsidiaries.
With a total of 12 graduated incubatees under ICC UTM, this milestone underscores the university’s dedication to fostering research-driven innovation and commercialization.
Paving the Way for Future Innovators
As recipients of this prestigious status, Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam and Dr. Faizuan serve as inspirations for researchers and entrepreneurs at UTM. Their success reflects the power of research-driven entrepreneurship in translating scientific discoveries into real-world impact.
UTM’s Innovation and Commercialization Centre (ICC) continues to support innovators through structured programs, mentorship, and funding opportunities to bridge the gap between research and commercialization.
Once again, congratulations to Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek and Dr. Faizuan Abdullah on their well-deserved recognition! May this achievement pave the way for greater advancements in innovation and commercialization at UTM.
