Multimedia University (MMU) successfully concluded its annual event, iNVENTX 2023, at the Melaka campus on 12 October 2023. Previously known as RICES (Research Innovation Commercialisation Entrepreneurship), this event served as a perfect avenue to showcase new research projects and commercial products as well as to encourage researchers to connect and collaborate with industry.
The event was kicked off by a welcoming speech by Dr. Sharlene Thiagarajah, Chief Executive Officer of TM R&D and it was officiated by Prof. Dr. Wong Eng Kiong, Vice President of Student Experience and Entrepreneurship Development cum Melaka Campus Director. Prof Wong viewed this initiative as honouring the people behind creative ideas. This event also has been seen as a way of encouragement for inventors and innovators to keep trying new things and learn along the way.
For this year’s edition, iNVENTX saw 283 submissions spanning from various categories. A new element was introduced with the iNVENTX Junior category in celebrating young minds with their innovative ideas. It is vital to support these young minds as it opens the door to a future full of great opportunities. The closing remark was delivered by Dr. Olivia Tan Swee Leng, Director of Technology Transfer Office (TTO), where she commended the initiative and effort of the researchers and innovators for the event. It ended with a prize-giving ceremony and a huge congratulations to all winners of the competition. The list of the winners and information on iNVENTX can also be viewed via this link.
The event also received support from esteemed external partners and sponsors, including Infineon Technologies, MRANTI, Patentsworth, and InnoXTech. Their invaluable support, combined with the enthusiasm of our participants, has made this event a true testament to the collaborative spirit of innovation. The organiser extends their heartfelt gratitude to all those who played a part in making this year’s iNVENTX an unparalleled achievement.
Well done!
