COMMERCIALISATION

Commercialisation

The University can give the right or license, either exclusive or not, regarding the Intellectual Property Protection (IPP) for a certain amount of duration, or any related matter regarding technology transfer besides protecting the right priority and right of the University. The minimum amount to fall under the commercialisation category is RM20,000.

Commercialisation can be in the following forms:
  • Licensing (for innovation with IPP). The minimum amount for this category is RM10,000 and can be done through a) Exclusive License; and b) Non-exclusive License.
  • Surrendering of rights. UNIMAS can surrender the rights fully to a certain party through direct sell to the party. However, surrendering of partial rights is also allowed, for example, to certain geographical locations or applications.
  • Technology transfer. UNIMAS can transfer the technology to a certain party with reasonable compensation and not limited to monetary terms.

Licensing

Licensing is the right to exploit the Intellectual Property given to a certain party. The minimum amount to fall under this category is RM10,000.
  • Exclusive License. UNIMAS Innovation transfer the rights to exploit the IP to the license holder. This means UNIMAS gives up the right to explain the IP or gives the right to subsequent licensing to a certain party. However, UNIMAS still retains the rights to usage, conducting subsequent research, and development or exploitation of the IP for non-commercial purposes.
  • Non-exclusive license. UNIMAS can give the right to exploit the IP to one or more parties. In this type of licensing, UNIMAS can have the rights to sub-license to the license holders.
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StormPav Green Pavement System

Main Inventor: Associate Professor Dr Mah Yau Seng (Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Wenhong Plastic Industries

Product Description:

The advancement in globalization in the past two decades has prompted the need for internationalization of higher education. Institutions of higher learning have realigned their approaches to include initiatives to develop their graduates’ global mindedness that would underpin their personal and professional lives. One of the strategies employed to meet this goal is through student mobility programmes which require experiences with host universities. However, the travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the implementation of such programmes. The new beyond normal e-EduTour utilized a hybrid approach and was successfully orchestrated virtually in 2021 and 2022. The uniqueness of the e-EduTour unfolded the opportunity for the creation of intellectual property (IP) followed by the commercialisation of the programme.

SmartAGW

Main Inventor: Associate Professor Dr Bong Chih How (Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Hope Biotech Sdn Bhd

Product Description:

AIIM is a secured and integrated platform combining Internet of Thing, Artificial Intelligence, and web technologies in aiding farmers to identify problems with solutions and providing management in making better decisions at their fingertips. Plantation data can be collected by farmers and managed online. Additionally, tree profiling can be done by farmers easily through artificial intelligence to identify diseases and malnutrition.

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Regina Nypa Skin Care

Main Inventor: Associate Professor Dr Mohd Razip Bin Asaruddin (Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Joyees Trading Sdn Bhd

Product Description:

Nypa fruticans (Apong) is one of the mangrove plants in Malaysia. Extract of Nypa fruticans showed high total phenolics, total flavonoid content, and high antioxidant properties. Chlorogenic acid, protocatechuic acid, and kaempferol were identified as major compounds in the extract. N. fruticans could be used as natural antioxidant. The nutritional composition and other therapeutic uses of N. fruticans revealed that N. fruticans contained macro-nutrients, especially fibres. Due to the high nutritional quality of N. fruticans, it could be served as raw ingredients for various skincare products, the skin food formulations. Thus, it is a potent antiaging substance in cosmetics. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is one of the complement component in this formulation. Since VCO is compatible ingredient to be mixed together, it will contribute the moisturizing element that needed in cosmetics and skincare products. VCO contains lauric acid which was used as remedy for treating illness, wounds and infections. Lauric acid also acts as a strong antioxidant agent which are good for skin rejuvenating and antiaging effect. Therefore, our products formulations are ready to be marketed. Our products consist of Apong Cleanser, Apong Day & Night Cream, Apong Facial Serum and Apong Facial Moisturizer Mist.

Biogenic Fish Food

Main Inventor: Dr Mohammad Bodrul Munir (Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Iman Insani Sdn Bhd

Product Description:

The biogenic supplemented fish feed is a mixture of live beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus) and fungi (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), which do the manipulation of intestinal microbial communities, suppression of pathogens, immunomodulation, stimulation of epithelial cell proliferation, differentiation, fortification of the intestinal barrier as well as meeting dietary requirements. The specific combination of positive effects at the molecular level may differ with the nature of each supplement. This formulated feed is inexpensive and there is no similar feed is available in the present market. Thus, the product will contribute to the expansion of fish aquaculture in Malaysia leading to create new job and ensuring the sustainable food security.

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Program e-EduTour 2022

Main Inventor: Associate Professor Dr Soubakeavathi Rethinasamy (Faculty of Language & Communication, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Utsonomiya University

Product Description:

The advancement in globalization in the past two decades has prompted the need for internationalization of higher education. Institutions of higher learning have realigned their approaches to include initiatives to develop their graduates’ global mindedness that would underpin their personal and professional lives. One of the strategies employed to meet this goal is through student mobility programmes which require experiences with host universities. However, the travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the implementation of such programmes. The new beyond normal e-EduTour utilized a hybrid approach and was successfully orchestrated virtually in 2021 and 2022. The uniqueness of the e-EduTour unfolded the opportunity for the creation of intellectual property (IP) followed by the commercialisation of the programme.

Food Drying Machine

Main Inventor: Dr Annisa binti Jamali (Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Koperasi Berserakup Kuching Berhad

Product Description:

Food drying is a technique for preserving food. This has been used to preserve food since ancient times since it is believed to be an efficient food preservation strategy. The drying procedure, on the other hand, employs the conventional way of exposing the food to the elements in an open location. Though the procedure is convenient, practical, and inexpensive, it is unhygienic. Furthermore, the conventional approach is dependent on the weather. As a result, large-scale food production will be limited. This semi-autonomous drying equipment is developed for SMEs in the food industry. Depending on the type of food, the drying process can take 3 to 4 hours. The machine is equipped with a smoke maker, which imparts a smoky flavour to the food. In the drying process, this functionality is optional.

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Meliponi

Main Inventor: Associate Professor Dr Mohd Razip Bin Asaruddin (Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Sophia Taha Holdings Sdn Bhd

Product Description:

Derived from stingless bee honey, Meliponi is a collaborative effort offering cosmetics, food and beverage products.

Lauryn VCO

Main Inventor: Associate Professor Dr Mohd Razip Bin Asaruddin (Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Lauryn VCO Marketing

Product Description:

Lauryn VCO is one of the natural cosmetic product brand developed by UNIMAS with virgin coconut oil as the main ingredient.

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Digital Makerspace Starter Kit

Main Inventor: Associate Professor Dr Sze San Nah (Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Sacofa Sdn Bhd

Product Description:

The main concept of Digital Makerspace Starter Kit is portability that allows smooth relocation of Makerspace from classroom to classroom. Therefore, there is no permanent and physical makerspace, but any free space can be a Makerspace with this kit. The kit is equipped with essential Maker tools that are tailored to different learning stages, i.e. primary and secondary school.

UNIMAS WeCare

Main Inventor: Professor Dr Wang Yin Chai (Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UNIMAS)

Commercialised to: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak

Product Description:

WeCare is an application developed to register real time attendance of users. Unimas WeCare was designed to solve the attendance problem for "work from home" users. It will also help admin to keep track every user attendance even though user working from home. User can take attendance based on geolocation regardless teacher and student.

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