About Us
The Technovation Park of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is an integrated platform that operates under UTM Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (ICC). Its important role is to promote technology development for greater economic growth through research innovation and the commercialization of entrepreneurial activities. Located in the Iskandar Development Region, UTM Technovation Park spans across 80 acres of land along Jalan Pontian Lama in Skudai, Johor Bahru. It currently accommodates over 40 technology-based companies. Its strategic location, situated between the community area and UTM Johor Bahru’s main campus, encourages interactions between the university and the local business community.
Technovation Park
Objectives
- To provide a conducive environment for university/industry interaction
- To provide an organised institutional structure through which technology/knowledge can be transferred from university to industry or vice versa;
- To promote, facilitate and accommodate entrepreneurship among academics, students and technocrats;
- To provide relevant technological skills development programmes;
- To provide a mechanism for spin-off companies from academic research and expertise;
- To promote and provide a support system in the area of R & D, prototype development, and database/information system;
- To provide an avenue for improving the academic teaching and research relevant to industrial needs;
- To attract industries to establish their R & D within the park;
- To generate financial returns to UTM.
About
Our History
The history of UTM Technovation Park dates back to the establishment of Technology Park Malaysia in 1988, under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment (now known as the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation). These technology parks have been instrumental in elevating Malaysia’s economic structures, productivity, and national income levels by fostering industry specialization and collaboration. UTM Technovation Park is one of five technology parks established across Malaysia, serving as a hub for innovation, technology transfer, and commercialization efforts.
KEY PARKS:
Malaysia boasts five notable technology parks
- Technology Park Malaysia: Located in Kuala Lumpur.
- Kulim Hi-Tech Park: Situated in Kedah.
- Selangor Science Park (SSP): Located in Selangor.
- UPM-MTDC Incubation Centre: Found at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Selangor.
- Technovation Park: Nestled on the UTM Campus in Skudai, Johor.
Key Buildings
The UTM Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (ICC) serves as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s technology transfer office. Established in 1981, it has evolved over the years to become a hub for research, consultancy, innovation, and commercialization. The UTM Technovation Park, spanning 80 acres, was approved to further enhance these efforts. It includes three main buildings: the UTM Industrial Centre building, MARA Technology Entrepreneur Complex, and UTM-MTDC Technology Centre Building.
Key Buildings
UTM Industrial Centre building
This 600,000-square-foot building was constructed on January 2, 1996, and became fully operational on December 14, 1998. The Industrial Centre building houses the Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (ICC), which serves as the main operator of Technovation Park, along with Uni-Technologies Sdn Bhd, Sparkle Precision Sdn Bhd (initially developed as a teaching factory), and several other tenants.
Key Buildings
MARA Technology Entrepreneur Complex
The development of this complex was authorised through an agreement signed between UTM and MARA on 21st August 1997, granting the lease of five acres of land. Completed in October 2000, the 35,000-square-foot building serves multiple purposes. It provides training for participants in the Master of Information Technology Entrepreneurship program, which is a collaborative effort between UTM and MARA. Additionally, the complex features seven commercial spaces, each spanning one and a half floors, specifically designed for techno entrepreneurs in IT production.
Key Buildings
UTM-MTDC Technology Centre Building
The UTM-MTDC building at UTM Technovation Park is a key hub for advanced engineering and life sciences companies. It consists of one-story buildings, an administrative block, and was initiated in December 2001 to facilitate tech transfer and commercialization. MTDC collaborates closely with UTM to support technology-based enterprises and research projects. The Phase 2 building focuses on biotech and life sciences, offering rental spaces and shared facilities like labs and meeting rooms. This boosts the local economy by fostering tech growth, creating jobs, and attracting investments, enhancing regional competitiveness in the global tech landscape.
