Skudai, 20 March 2025 – A fruitful brainstorming session on LI-FYP collaboration projects took place today at Cemara Room, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), UTM, involving key academic researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and representatives from Sentara Group (formerly known as Nutrition Technologies).
The session was attended by Dr. Pauliena, Dr. Norahim, and Dr. Nurashikin, with discussions centered around strengthening engagement and collaboration between academia and industry. The meeting successfully outlined several key decisions, paving the way for enhanced student training opportunities and research partnerships.
Bridging Academia and Industry for Future Innovation
This initiative focuses on providing hands-on training for students, under the guidance of Biosciences academic staff, in key areas such as:
🔹 Research management
🔹 Product development
🔹 Commercialization of bio-based products
The project scope includes biofertilizers, bioactive compounds for pet and poultry care, and sustainable animal feeds, aligning with global trends in biotechnology and sustainable agriculture.
Strengthening Industry-Academia Relations
The collaboration with Sentara Group reflects a broader commitment to bridging academic research with industry needs, ultimately enhancing employability and promoting innovation-driven learning at UTM.
The team is optimistic that this initiative will bring significant impact in fostering a mutually beneficial partnership between UTM and the biotechnology industry, leading to future research collaborations, product development, and commercialization opportunities.
🚀 Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting partnership!
