Putra Science Park - Universiti Putra Malaysia

What Putra Science Park - Universiti Putra Malaysia does

Putra Science Park (PSP) is the dedicated technology transfer and commercialization office of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), a Malaysian public research university. Established in 2011 and headquartered on the UPM campus in Serdang, Selangor, PSP sits under the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and operates as a non-profit entity within the Malaysian public higher education system. Its core mandate is to receive disclosures from UPM researchers, protect resulting intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets), and commercialize those assets through licensing, joint IP ownership, and startup formation. PSP also runs the InnoHub startup incubator and accelerator program that supports technology-based companies emerging from UPM research, alongside the eDU-PARK digital education sub-brand and the Putra Dynamic external training program.

PSP's revenue mechanics span three streams: (1) technology licensing royalties and fees from exclusive and non-exclusive licensing arrangements with industry partners (a portfolio of 15+ named licensees as of 2025-2026), (2) professional services revenue from the Putra Dynamic training program offered to external universities, research institutions, industry players, and government agencies on technology transfer and IP management, and (3) the internal Geran Pembangunan Produk Penyelidikan (GPPP) program, which allocates up to RM 100,000 per project (capped at one year) to UPM researchers to advance technologies toward TRL 5-6 commercialization. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for licensing terms, and PSP does not sell products directly — commercialization is mediated through licensees and InnoHub startups such as Qarbotech, BIO-ANGLE VACS, TerraDeca, REMDII, Orygold, SUXUS, and Halways.

PSP serves four primary customer segments: UPM researchers and academic staff (internal users of IP and grant services), industry partners and companies (licensees and R&D collaborators), UPM student entrepreneurs (InnoHub participants), and external universities and research institutions (Putra Dynamic trainees). Distribution is primarily direct sales/enterprise licensing with domestic geographic focus (Malaysia), supplemented by exhibitions (ITEX, NICE), press conferences, and digital channels (website, social media, e-PUTRA newsletter). PSP does not take external equity or venture funding; all IP remains owned by UPM researchers and commercialization proceeds are shared according to UPM policies, with PSP operations funded through university allocations and government grants.

Name

Putra Science Park - Universiti Putra Malaysia

Legal name

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Website

https://sciencepark.upm.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Putra Science Park is the technology transfer and commercialization arm of Universiti Putra Malaysia, managing IP protection, licensing, and startup incubation through its InnoHub program for UPM researchers, industry partners, and student entrepreneurs across Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Transfer & Commercialization Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

Keywords

• Technology transfer services
• Intellectual property management
• University research commercialization
• Startup incubation programs
• Technology licensing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Selangor

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing: Revenue generated through licensing of UPM technologies to industry partners. Includes exclusive and non-exclusive licensing arrangements with fees including licensing fees, royalties, and other benefits.
2. Training Services (Putra Dynamic): Professional training programs offered to external universities, research institutions, industry players, and government agencies covering technology transfer, IP management, and commercialization skills.
3. Research Grant Development Product (GPPP): Internal grant funding (up to RM 100,000 per project) provided to UPM researchers to advance research toward pre-commercialization, funded by the university to reduce investor risk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Putra Science Park is UPM's technology transfer and commercialization office that manages intellectual property protection for university innovations, licenses technologies to industry partners, and operates a startup incubation program. It delivers end-to-end services including IP application filing (patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets), technology licensing, the InnoHub startup incubator, the GPPP pre-commercialization grant, and Putra Dynamic professional training, all built around commercializing research outputs from UPM researchers.

Product overview

Putra Science Park (PSP) at Universiti Putra Malaysia serves as the technology transfer and commercialization arm of UPM, managing intellectual property protection and commercialization of innovations developed by UPM researchers. The organization offers a comprehensive ecosystem including IP application management services (patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs), technology licensing, startup incubation through InnoHub, and various funding programs including the Geran Pembangunan Produk Penyelidikan (GPPP) grant. The product portfolio includes commercialized products like Orygold and Remdii, innovative agricultural technologies such as DNA Macroarray UPM and Test Kit Ganoderma, and numerous licensed technologies including drone frames, fire retardant coatings, and soil mapping systems. PSP also provides training services through Putra Dynamic and manages an extensive network of industry partnerships for technology transfer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InnoHub: Startup incubator and accelerator program under Putra Science Park that supports technology-based startups emerging from UPM research. InnoHub provides funding, mentorship, and commercialization support to help researchers establish startup companies.
• Putra Dynamic
• eDU-PARK

Products and services

• UPM IP Application Management Service End-to-end intellectual property application management service for UPM researchers covering patent filing, copyright registration, trademark protection, industrial design protection, and trade secret management, with support for commercialization through technology licensing and industry collaborations.
• InnoHub Startup Incubation Program Startup incubation and accelerator program supporting technology-based companies emerging from UPM research through commercialization funding (GPPP grants up to RM 100,000), mentorship, market validation, and industry introductions, with member startups such as Qarbotech, BIO-ANGLE VACS, REMDII, TerraDeca, SUXUS, and GRAFINTOK.
• Geran Pembangunan Produk Penyelidikan (GPPP) Research Grant Internal research product development grant providing up to RM 100,000 per project (maximum 1-year duration) to UPM researchers with IP protection in place, TRL 5 or 6 technology readiness, identified market targets, high commercialization potential, and industry partner intent, funded by the university to reduce investor risk.
• Putra Dynamic Training Program Professional training programs delivered to external universities, research institutions, industry players, and government agencies covering technology transfer expertise, intellectual property management, and commercialization skills.
• Technology Licensing Service Licensing service facilitating transfer of UPM innovations to government agencies, industry, communities, and the general public through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing arrangements that include licensing fees, royalties, and other benefits to the technology owners.
• eDU-PARK Digital Education Platform Digital platform section within Putra Science Park focused on digital education and e-learning technology transfer, operating as a distinct sub-brand alongside InnoHub and Putra Dynamic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Various UPM startups have won major awards including ITEX (2 gold, 2 silver in 2026), Better World Project at AUTM US 2026, and SusHi Tech Challenge 2026 Grand Prix
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Incheon Technology Exchange, Korea SelatanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Delegation visit to Putra Science Park for potential collaboration in technology exchange and innovation.
• Biogenes Technologies Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 5 June 2026Licensing agreement for Strip For Detecting Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB) technology (TB Test Kit).
• AU Synergy Sdn BhdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 5 June 2026Licensing agreement for Composition for Use of As Organic Molluscicide and Biostimulant for Plant Growth (Utiliti Inovasi) technology.
• IPMA Industry Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 24 March 2026Licensing agreement for HyperspecGlu copyright developed by Prof. Madya Ir. Dr. Norhashila binti Hashim from Faculty of Engineering.
• Cara Com My Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 23 January 2026Discussion for licensing of Localized Large Language Model (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology.
• Truckquip Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 23 January 2026Licensing agreement for Rotating Blade Natural Fiber Extraction Machine technology.
• Halways Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 22 January 2026Licensing agreement for Modul Teknologi Penghasilan & Pemprosesan Makanan Organik (Organic Food Production & Processing Technology Module) copyright.
• MEFER Agriqulture SolutioncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 21 January 2026Licensing agreement for Liquid BioFertilizer IP technology.
• Monash University MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Academic delegation visit for potential research and innovation collaboration.
• Brainnovyte Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 13 November 2025Licensing agreement for Intravenous Catheter Protector patent - InnoHub startup.
• Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Delegation visit from Bangladesh for technology exchange and innovation collaboration.
• Padimedical Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 13 November 2025Discussion for AI for Image Detection for Stroke technology - InnoHub startup.
• Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), JepunminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025Delegation visit for 13th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences (SAES2025).
• Aquazfeed (M) Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 7 November 2025Trademark renewal for Tropicarp Aquafeeds and Red Mahseer Feed trade secrets.
• MyRimba Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 November 2025Licensing for Maskot Putra Rimba and Modul Kem Rimba Rimbun copyright.
• TerraTech Agronova GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2025MoU signing with TerraDeca Sdn. Bhd. for agricultural technology expansion.
• Jutjel Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 3 October 2025Licensing agreement for Organo-Mineral Fertilizer patent technology.
• Tani Merdeka IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025Collaboration for agro-innovation with Indonesian partners at Putra Science Park.
• Nexus Wise Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 3 September 2025Joint IP ownership for Eczefolia/Standardized Melicope Ptelefolia Extract - commercialization discussion ongoing.
• Inlazer Dynamics Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 7 August 2025Strategic cooperation for Saturable Absorber trade secret technology licensing.
• U Empower Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 18 July 2025Licensing agreement for 3dT+AR copyright (Tangible User Interface Mobile App for Students with Dyslexia).
• Hatikal Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 9 July 2025Licensing agreement for Trichomax trade secret (TS2022120501).
• Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2025Benchmarking visit for strengthening national technology transfer and research commercialization agenda.
• SUXUS Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 28 February 2025Licensing agreement for Drone Natural Fibre Frame Kit technology developed by Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamed Thariq bin Haji Hameed Sultan from Faculty of Engineering. SUXUS is an InnoHub startup selected for Global Market-Fit Programme (GMP) Singapore 2025.
• MY IRC Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 28 February 2025Licensing agreement for Source Code of Chain Code technology developed by Prof. Dr. Zuriati Bt Ahmad Zukarnain.
• Ultra Genesis Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 28 February 2025Licensing agreement for Fire Retardant Coating & Composition technology.
• Solarcrest Sdn. Bhd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 28 February 2025Licensing agreement for SOILPROP technology (Soil Properties Mapping System Using Electrical Conductivity Sensor). Technology copyright renewal agreement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MRANTI (Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation): MRANTI is Malaysia's national technology development and innovation hub, providing incubation, commercialization, and global market access services — broader scope than PSP but serving an overlapping startup and tech-transfer audience.

Direct peers

• Oxford University Innovation (OUI): Oxford University Innovation manages technology transfer, licensing, and spinout formation for the University of Oxford. Same university TTO mandate, much larger scale, used by PSP and others in the sector as a structural model.
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) — Innovation & Commercialization Centre: UKM's technology transfer function manages IP and industry partnerships for one of Malaysia's premier public research universities, paralleling PSP's role at UPM.
• Universiti Sains Malaysia Innovation Office (USM R&I): USM's research and innovation commercialization arm that manages IP filing, licensing and spinout support for one of Malaysia's leading research universities — directly comparable to PSP's mandate.
• Universiti Malaya Centre of Innovation & Commercialization (UMCIC): UMCIC is Universiti Malaya's technology transfer and commercialization office, performing the same role for Malaysia's other top research university as PSP does for UPM — IP protection, licensing, and industry collaboration. Direct functional peer within Malaysia.
• Cambridge Enterprise (University of Cambridge): Cambridge Enterprise is the technology transfer office and commercialization arm of the University of Cambridge — a global benchmark for university IP commercialization with the same licensing and spinout mandate as PSP. International reference peer.
• Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC): MTDC is Malaysia's government-linked technology commercialization and venture firm that funds and incubates technology startups, frequently co-locating and co-investing with university TTOs (PSP's UPM-MTDC Technology Centre is in fact hosted at UPM). Closely adjacent function.
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) — Research & Innovation Division: UTM's research and innovation division runs a comparable technology transfer office handling IP commercialization and industry partnerships for another flagship Malaysian research university, with overlapping engineering-focused IP portfolio.

Regional players

• NUS Industry Liaison Office (ILO): NUS ILO is the technology transfer and licensing office for the National University of Singapore — a regional benchmark for Southeast Asian university TTOs. Operates in a different country but with the same mandate, portfolio breadth, and ASEAN IP focus as PSP.
• NTUitive Pte Ltd (Nanyang Technological University): NTUitive is the innovation and enterprise company of NTU Singapore, handling IP commercialization, licensing, and incubation. Regional peer operating with similar university TTO mandate but at a higher scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/putrasciencepark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universiti-putra-malaysia
• Instagraminstagram.com/putrasciencepark
• TikToktiktok.com/@pspupm1
• Xx.com/uputramalaysia

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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