University Research and Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026 @ WTCKL

The University Research and Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026 is Malaysia’s first national summit dedicated to converting university research into investible innovation. Anchored by Malaysia’s national frameworks — 13th Malaysia Plan (RMKe‑13), NIMP 2030, NETR, and Ekonomi MADANI — URIIS positions universities as strategic partners in driving a knowledge‑driven, innovation‑led economy.

The summit gathers 20 public universities, private universities, 200+ investible technologies, startups, and industry leaders, creating a platform for collaboration, commercialization, and investment. URIIS emphasizes measurable outcomes through business matching, innovation showcases, and investment‑ready portfolios across Malaysia’s 12 high‑potential research clusters.

Event Highlights

• National summit connecting universities, industries, investors, and policymakers
• Participation from 20 public universities and Malaysia’s private universities
• Showcases of 200+ investible technologies and emerging startups
• Investment‑ready portfolios in semiconductors, AI, renewable energy, biotechnology, agri‑tech, education technology, and halal innovation
• Pre‑summit workshops, regional roadshows, and innovation showcases
• Business matching sessions and strategic partnerships with corporates and development agencies
• URIIS Student Biz Innov Challenge promoting youth entrepreneurship
• Gala networking sessions and sponsorship opportunities for industry leaders