Turning ideas into impact before they fade — Azizi Abu Bakar and Shaliza Ibrahim (opens original article in a new tab)

Universiti Malaya's Ideation and Entrepreneurship Programme aims to turn academic research into real-world impact by fostering an innovation mindset among students and staff.

• Universiti Malaya launched an Ideation and Entrepreneurship Programme in 2022 to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world impact.
• The programme trained 24 academics and over 400 students, embedding entrepreneurship modules into courses and fostering collaborations across disciplines.
• Examples like DegreeMate demonstrate how the programme helps transform ideas into practical solutions aligned with industry needs.