What MIMOS does

MIMOS Berhad is a government-owned strategic agency under Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), operating as the country's National Applied Research and Development Centre since 1985. Headquartered at Technology Park Malaysia in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, with a secondary semiconductor manufacturing site at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, the organisation conducts applied research and develops indigenous technology platforms across semiconductors and thin film research, embedded microelectronics and IoT systems, manufacturing technologies, and smart nation systems. Its technical portfolio includes GaN/SiC wide band gap semiconductors, advanced wafer-level packaging (TSV, hybrid bonding, 3D die stacking), IC design and EDA simulation, graphene-based conductive inks, blockchain orchestration (Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure), and quantum key distribution demonstrated at ASEAN Quantum Summit 2025. MIMOS holds 1,385 patent filings, 897 granted patents, and 675 commercialised IPs, ranked 8th globally among government research institutions for patent activity in 2014.

The company operates a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries that deliver distinct functions: MTSSB delivers ICT solutions to public and private sectors; MSSB runs advanced shared semiconductor facilities including wafer fabrication, failure analysis, and prototyping under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation; MIMOS Holdings commercialises nearly 100 R&D platforms; MBISB and MyBISB build blockchain and verifiable credential infrastructure; and MIVSB, established as the international commercialisation arm, launched its Go-To-Market initiative in April 2026 targeting MENA, Central Asia, and ASEAN. Products deployed nationally include MyDigital ID, the Malaysian Health Data Warehouse developed with the Ministry of Health, MyTrace agro-product traceability, SMART Lokap for the Royal Malaysia Police, JobsMalaysia intelligent job matching, and AgroBazaar Online.

MIMOS is fully funded through government appropriations under MOSTI; commercial revenue derives primarily from technical services and consultancy contracts (failure analysis, wafer and IC testing, reliability testing, talent development), technology licensing of its R&D platform portfolio, and nascent international commercialisation through MIVSB targeting revenue generation from 2026. The customer base is concentrated across Malaysian government ministries (MOSTI, MOH, Royal Malaysia Police), universities and research institutions (UBD, Xiamen University), and selected electronics and semiconductor industry players including Penang-based IC design firms and shared lab partners such as Keysight, Oppstar, and X-FAB Sarawak. Certifications include ISO 56001:2024 (innovation management, first in Malaysia), ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (data centre ISMS), ISO 37001:2016 (anti-bribery), and CMMI-Dev v1.2 Maturity Level 5 (first Malaysian government agency to achieve this).

Name

MIMOS

Legal name

MIMOS Berhad

Website

https://mimos.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MIMOS Berhad is Malaysia's national Applied R&D Centre under MOSTI, conducting applied research in semiconductors, embedded microelectronics, advanced packaging, blockchain, and quantum technologies. It serves Malaysian government ministries, universities, and electronics industry clients through shared facilities, technology licensing, and subsidiaries including MTSSB, MSSB, MBISB, and MIVSB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Applied R&D and Semiconductor Services

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Semiconductors for Industrial Control & Power (MCUs, DSPs, FPGAs, ASICs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, diodes) (IMAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Packaging (2.5D/3D-IC, Fan-Out WLP, Chiplets) (HDAHADAB), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD), Power Management & Power ICs (HDAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Semiconductor R&D services
• National applied research
• Blockchain infrastructure
• Microelectronics development
• Technology commercialisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: MIMOS is fully funded by the Malaysian government as a strategic agency under MOSTI. The organisation is also advancing commercialisation through its subsidiary MIVSB targeting international revenue from 2026 onwards.
2. Technology Licensing & Commercialisation: Revenue generated through technology licensing, strategic partnerships, and spin-offs of MIMOS R&D platforms. MIMOS Holdings oversees commercialisation of nearly 100 MIMOS R&D platforms spanning semiconductors, electronics, and ICT through technology licensing, strategic partnerships, and spin-offs.
3. Technical Services & Consultancy: MIMOS manages world-class national technology facilities providing technical expertise and consultancy services to industry. Services include Failure Analysis, Wafer & IC Testing, Wafer Fabrication & Prototyping, Product Reliability Testing, and Testing & Technical Consultancy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MIMOS is Malaysia's national Applied R&D Centre that develops homegrown technology platforms across semiconductors, embedded microelectronics, advanced packaging, blockchain, AI, and quantum technologies. It operates world-class shared facilities including the Semiconductor Technology Centre (STC) and 5G & AI Innovation Hub, providing wafer fabrication, IC testing, failure analysis, and prototyping services. Its portfolio includes national digital infrastructure systems (MyDigital ID, Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure), industry technology platforms (Mi-Cloud, Mi-Focus), and applied solutions for government, healthcare, public safety, and semiconductor industry players.

Product overview

MIMOS Berhad is Malaysia's national Applied Research and Development Centre operating under MOSTI, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology platforms, products, and services. The portfolio spans core national infrastructure systems (MyDigital ID, Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure), healthcare solutions (Malaysian Health Data Warehouse, REVA blood testing), public safety tools (SMART Lokap, Malaysian Integrity Test), agricultural technology (MyTrace, AgroBazaar Online), semiconductor services (Semiconductor Technology Centre with wafer fabrication/testing/prototyping), and emerging technologies (Quantum Key Distribution, AI systems). The ecosystem includes multiple subsidiaries including MIMOS Technology Solutions for ICT solutions, MIMOS Services for shared R&D facilities, MIMOS Holdings for commercialisation, MIMOS Network for software testing, and Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure for blockchain solutions. MIMOS operates world-class shared facilities including the 5G & AI Innovation Hub and provides extensive testing and consultancy services to industry. The organisation has filed 1,385 patents with 897 granted and 675 commercialised IPs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIMOS International Venture (MIVSB): Commercialisation arm of MIMOS Berhad for deep-tech innovations and global market expansion
• Zetrix
• MyBlockchain Infrastructure (MyBISB)

Products and services

• Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI) National blockchain infrastructure providing digital public infrastructure applications including digital identity verification, asset tokenization, and international trade digitalization. For government agencies and ecosystem developers requiring sovereign distributed ledger capabilities.
• MyDigital ID National digital identity system for secure authentication and verification of Malaysian citizens for government and private sector services.
• MyTrace Premium agro-produce traceability system for authenticating products like Penang durians and tracking export goods to ensure authenticity. Used by Malaysian exporters, including durian exporters shipping to China.
• SMART Lokap Intelligent lock-up management system for Royal Malaysia Police providing digital management of detention facilities.
• Malaysian Integrity Test (MIT) Digital decision-making tool for public safety assessment and psychometric profiling, developed for the Royal Malaysia Police.
• Malaysian Health Data Warehouse (MyHDW) Centralised national health database system developed with the Ministry of Health for enhanced healthcare services, providing big data analytics across the Malaysian healthcare system.
• JobsMalaysia Intelligent online job matching system facilitating employment placement across Malaysia.
• AgroBazaar Online Intelligent e-commerce and online business matching platform for agricultural products, serving Malaysian agro producers and buyers.
• REVA (Reagentless Blood Testing and Vital Signs Analyser) Non-invasive blood testing device using advanced sensor technology for medical diagnostics, targeting healthcare providers.
• Semiconductor Technology Centre (STC) World-class shared semiconductor facilities providing wafer fabrication, failure analysis, IC testing, and industrial upskilling programmes for semiconductor industry players and universities.
• 5G and AI Innovation Hub Shared innovation facility for 5G technology development and AI research, available to industry players and universities for training of future engineers and researchers.
• Mi-Cloud Cloud computing platform for national-scale deployment of high-performance computing, cloud, and edge computing systems for government and enterprise users.
• Mi-Focus Analytics platform for data processing and insights across government and enterprise deployments, providing intelligent analytics for big data workloads.
• High Precision Indoor Tracking System Ultra-Wideband (UWB) indoor tracking device for precise location navigation and asset tracking in industrial and commercial environments.
• iComm (Intelligent Community Infrastructure) Smart community infrastructure system for rural digital empowerment and social innovation projects, deployed in underserved Malaysian communities.
• Off-Grid Communication (Mi-OGC) Autonomous communication device for remote areas without conventional network connectivity, used by emergency services and rural deployments.
• Mi-Spark Gateway Industrial IoT gateway device for connecting sensors and equipment to digital networks in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Range Extender Electric Vehicle (RE-EV) Pioneering electric vehicle technology developed for EV commercialisation in Malaysia, targeting automotive manufacturers and mobility programmes.
• Vaccine Management System with Blockchain Blockchain-based vaccine tracking and tracing system for COVID-19 supply chain management, deployed for the Ministry of Health and extended to international recognition.
• Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology Next-generation quantum cryptography technology for unhackable digital communications, offered for government and defence customers requiring high-assurance secure communications.
• Failure Analysis and Material Analysis Services Technical consultancy and testing services for semiconductor and electronic component failure analysis, provided to industry clients requiring accredited ISO/IEC 17025 testing.
• Wafer and IC Testing Services Comprehensive testing services for wafers and integrated circuits during manufacturing, provided to semiconductor companies and IC design houses.
• Wafer Fabrication and Prototyping Industrial-class wafer fabrication plant and prototyping services for semiconductor development, available to industry players and researchers.
• Product Reliability Testing Environmental testing compliance to IEC, MIL-STD and EMC standards for consumer and industrial electronic devices, serving electronics manufacturers.
• Talent Development Programme Deeptech and future skills training including structured internship programmes for engineers and researchers, delivered to industry and academic institutions.
• MIMOS Academy Training programmes in IC design, wafer fabrication, reliability engineering, and AI under the Industry Technology Innovation Centre, delivered to local companies and academic institutions. In 2025, 19 technical sessions benefited 400 participants from 60 organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 675 IPs commercialised from over 2,000 patents filed since 1985
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability15 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026MIMOS International Venture Sdn. Bhd. (MIVSB), the commercialisation arm of MIMOS Berhad, has formalised a strategic partnership with UBD to advance deep tech innovation and research commercialisation between Malaysia and Brunei. The collaboration combines UBD's research capabilities and academic talent with MIVSB's expertise in venture building and market access to create cross-border pathways for research outputs and startups to reach commercial markets across Malaysia, Brunei, and wider ASEAN. Both institutions expect the partnership to strengthen the regional innovation value chain.
• Syrdarya Region (Uzbekistan)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026MIVSB signed an MoU with the Syrdarya Region for a green-tech hub partnership, marking a strategic push into Central Asian markets. This is part of MIMOS' broader international expansion strategy targeting MENA, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia through its go-to-market initiative.
• HAVELSANflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026MIVSB and HAVELSAN, a global defence and information technology company based in Türkiye, collaborate to advance globally competitive deep-tech capabilities through a foundational AI ecosystem to be jointly developed. This partnership strengthens MIMOS' position in AI technology development and Türkiye's defence and IT ecosystem integration.
• Global Electronics AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026MIMOS Berhad and the Global Electronics Association signed an MoU to collaborate on advancing Malaysia's electronics and semiconductor ecosystem, focusing on areas like advanced electronic packaging and industry standards. The agreement aims to boost Malaysia's position as a high-value electronics manufacturing hub amid rapid technological evolution.
• ALAA Consultancy (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACSB)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 January 2026MIVSB and ALAA Consultancy formed a strategic partnership to accelerate global expansion of Malaysian deep tech. ACSB will help scale Malaysian deep-tech innovation into international markets, leveraging their consultancy expertise to support MIVSB's go-to-market strategy.
• Zetrix AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 January 2026My Blockchain Infrastructure Sdn Bhd (MBISB), a subsidiary of MIMOS, has endorsed Zetrix's age verification solution for social media platforms. The privacy-preserving blockchain-based approach helps platforms confirm age eligibility with minimal personal data, supporting Malaysia's 'digital seatbelt' policy requiring minimum age of 16 for social media use.
• Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & IndustryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025MIMOS Services Sdn Bhd signed a strategic MOU with the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry to strengthen technological collaboration between Malaysian companies and the Bangladesh market.
• UzbekistanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025MIMOS and Uzbekistan signed a strategic pact to build Central Asia's semiconductor powerhouse, accelerating Uzbekistan's semiconductor industry through MIMOS' expertise and technology platforms.
• SensoremTekminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025MIMOS and SensoremTek partnered to boost Malaysia's semiconductor self-reliance in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), supporting domestic capability development.
• Phison ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Phison Electronics partnered with MIMOS to transform Malaysia's AI landscape, leveraging Phison's storage technology expertise combined with MIMOS' AI research capabilities.
• Xiamen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025MIMOS and Xiamen University explored joint semiconductor initiatives, focusing on collaborative research and development in the semiconductor sector.
• SDT Inc. KoreaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025MIMOS and SDT Inc. Korea forged a quantum partnership, collaborating on quantum technology research and development.
• Penang Silicon Design @5KM+ (PSD@5KM+) Partners (Oppstar, X-FAB, Contacthings, ElectroRent, Keysight)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024The Penang Shared Lab for IC Design Validation & Characterisation under the PSD@5KM+ initiative onboarded 18 technology collaborators including Oppstar Technology, X-FAB Sarawak, Contacthings, and ElectroRent, with Contacthings, ElectroRent, Keysight, and MIMOS named as key Shared Lab partners. The initiative supports Penang's position as Malaysia's fastest-growing IC design hub.
• NFCC (National Financial Crime Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024MIMOS and NFCC partnered to enhance financial crime prevention through data sharing and analysis, leveraging MIMOS' analytics capabilities for national security.
• G7 AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024MIMOS Berhad and G7 Aerospace forged a strategic partnership driving innovation in Malaysia's aerospace industry, combining MIMOS' R&D capabilities with G7 Aerospace's aerospace sector expertise.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2019MIMOS and Microsoft established the Centre of Artificial Intelligence for Future Industry (CAIFI) to build an AI ecosystem for Malaysian industry, combining Microsoft's global AI platform capabilities with MIMOS' applied research expertise.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI): South Korea's ICT-focused government R&D institute working on semiconductors, AI, communications, and quantum technologies. Comparable to MIMOS in sovereign mandate, ICT/semiconductor focus, and technology-transfer mandate.
• Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR): Singapore's government-linked R&D agency supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and digital economy initiatives. Comparable to MIMOS in mission, government affiliation, and focus on elevating national semiconductor value-chain position.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Taiwan's government-backed applied R&D organisation with deep semiconductor, IC design, and advanced electronics programmes. Highly comparable to MIMOS as a mission-oriented national lab with a strong IP commercialisation track record.
• National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore: Singapore's national body that funds and coordinates R&D strategy across agencies including A*STAR. Comparable to MIMOS in coordinating national semiconductor and digital-economy R&D priorities through government-linked entities.
• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's leading applied research organisation operating numerous institutes covering microelectronics, embedded systems, AI, and production technology. Comparable to MIMOS in applied-research focus, shared-facility model, and industry-services orientation.
• Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): South Africa's national R&D organisation with semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing programmes. Comparable to MIMOS as a national applied-research body in an emerging market with a technology-transfer and industrialisation mandate.
• IMEC: Belgium-based global leading semiconductor R&D centre operating a world-class shared fab and advanced packaging programmes. Comparable to MIMOS as a national/regional applied R&D centre offering wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, and IC design services to industry.

Direct peers

• SIRIM Berhad: Malaysia's national standards and industrial research organisation, also government-owned. Comparable to MIMOS as a domestic state-owned applied-research peer with shared facilities, testing services, and industry-development mandate.

Regional players

• TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye): Türkiye's national R&D funding and execution body with semiconductor and defence-tech programmes. Comparable to MIMOS as a government-affiliated R&D counterpart in a partner country for MIVSB's Central Asia/MENA expansion.
• C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing): India's national R&D centre for advanced computing, semiconductors, and electronics. Comparable to MIMOS as a government-backed applied-research institute focused on electronics, embedded systems, and sovereign digital infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mimosmalaysia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mimosmalaysia
• Facebookfacebook.com/mimosmalaysia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mimos-berhad
• Instagraminstagram.com/mimosmalaysia

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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