Universiti Malaya (UM) successfully hosted the highly anticipated UM Deep Tech Startup Demo Day 2025, showcasing 10 innovative startups at the Research Management & Innovation Complex (RMIC). This year marked the third cohort of the program organized by the UM Centre of Innovation and Enterprise (UMCIE), attracting 125 attendees, including investors, funders, corporate leaders, students, and researchers.
The event celebrated the conclusion of the UM Deep Tech (UMDT) Accelerator Programme Cohort 3, a six-month initiative by UMCIE aimed at transforming proof-of-concept research into validated, market-ready prototypes. Through intensive mentorship, training, and hands-on market validation, participants developed groundbreaking solutions to address real-world challenges.
10 Innovative Startups Showcased at Demo Day:
The Demo Day achieved remarkable milestones, with three startups, Qubios, Zephyron, and BiofusionPlus, securing investment term sheets from Origgin Venture Singapore. This accomplishment underscores the program’s pivotal role in accelerating startup growth and advancing entrepreneurship.
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Ir. Dr. Kaharudin Dimyati, shared his heartfelt pride in UM’s entrepreneurial milestones.
“Through initiatives like UMDT, we’re not just fostering innovation but we’re giving our researchers, innovators, and students the tools to turn their ideas into real-world solutions. It’s inspiring to see how cutting-edge research can directly impact lives, drive progress, and tackle global challenges, all while contributing to a better society,” he said.
Supported by strategic partners such as Yayasan Bank Rakyat, Youth Venture, FingerPrint for Success, AWS, UMVCC, and UMI, the program reinforces Universiti Malaya’s position as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. As these startups continue to grow, their impact will extend beyond the university, driving economic growth and societal advancement.