Workshop on Bridging Research and Entrepreneurship: Strategic Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development
Date: 7 August 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Meridin, Johor Bahru
Organised by: UTM Innovation and Commercialisation Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Supported by: British Council Malaysia through the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)
The British Council in Malaysia, through the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), invites you to an intensive capacity-strengthening workshop aimed at closing the gap between academic research and entrepreneurial impact.
Hosted in collaboration with the UTM Innovation and Commercialisation Centre, this full-day event will take place on 7 August 2025 in Johor Bahru, and offers a unique opportunity to gain strategic insight and practical tools to transform research into sustainable solutions.
Why Attend?
This workshop is designed to help academics and researchers:
- Translate research outputs into impactful, market-ready innovations.
- Understand the commercialisation process and its role in sustainable development
- Build entrepreneurial strategies aligned with societal and industry needs.
Whether you're just starting your innovation journey or seeking to strengthen your commercialisation strategy, this workshop will provide tailored content, interactive case studies, expert guidance, and hands-on mentorship.
Key Topics
- Research commercialisation strategies
- Aligning research with industry needs
- Intellectual Property (IP) management
- Real-world case studies and action plan development
What to Expect
- Expert-led Lectures: Build a strong foundation in innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Interactive Group Sessions: Engage in smaller breakout sessions tailored to your expertise.
- Real Case Studies: Learn from practical examples of successful (and challenging) research-to-market journeys.
- Mentorship & Coaching: Post-workshop personalised support to refine your strategy and develop an actionable innovation roadmap.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is open to academics, researchers, and students from all institutions and fields who are passionate about innovation, impact, and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Seats are limited to 50 participants only, so secure your spot early!
For inquiries, please contact: Ts. Dr. Norhayati Mohamed Noor at norhayatimn@utm.my or +6012-7262227
About the International Science Partnerships Fund
The International Science Partnerships Fund is designed to enable potential and foster prosperity. It puts research and innovation at the heart of our international relationships, supporting UK researchers and innovators to work with peers around the world on the major themes of our time: planet, health, technology, and talent. The fund is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and delivered by a consortium of the UK’s leading research and innovation bodies, which includes: UK Research and Innovation (comprising the 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England), the UK Academies, the British Council, the Met Office, the National Physical Laboratory, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and Universities UK International.
The ISPF programmes delivered by the British Council Malaysia supports research partnerships between Malaysia and the UK. Through the fund, research and innovation bodies can apply for calls and opportunities around four major global themes: planet, health, technology, and talent.