MIMOS International Venture Sdn. Bhd. (MIVSB), The commercial arm of MIMOS Bhd has partnered with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).
This partnership is meant to strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Brunei in advanced technology and research-based innovation.
The main goal is to turn research work into real products and businesses that can be sold in the market.
UBD will provide research talent and academic knowledge, while MIVSB will help with business skills like commercialisation, building startups, and entering markets.
Together, they plan to build a shared innovation system that supports research, patents, and startups, helping them grow in Malaysia, Brunei, and possibly other ASEAN countries.
“Importantly, the partnership is envisaged as a platform for shared value creation, supporting talent development, encouraging responsible innovation, and strengthening the region’s collective capability in emerging technologies,” said MIVSB.
Its managing director, Mohamad Azriani Abd Aziz, said it looks forward to supporting the translation of promising research into impactful solutions, while facilitating connections with industry, investors, and broader markets.
“Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to a more integrated and dynamic regional innovation landscape,” he said.
UBD assistant vice-chancellor (Industry Engagement and Enterprise Development) Dr Masairol Masri said the collaboration shows UBD’s growing focus on turning research into real-world impact.
“By partnering with MIVSB, we are not only strengthening our industry linkages but also creating a clear pathway for our innovations, startups, and talents to scale beyond Brunei into regional and global markets,” he said.
The partnership will help both sides share knowledge and ideas more easily, and support the growth of new innovation-based businesses.
It will also encourage more involvement from companies and industry experts in both countries.
Overall, this collaboration aims to build stronger innovation systems in the region, improve economic stability, and support long-term technology-driven growth.
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