Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology

What Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology does

MIGHT (Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology) is a non-profit, government-affiliated technological partnership think-tank launched on 22 February 1993 and headquartered at the MIGHT Partnership Hub in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), it functions as a triple-helix intermediary coordinating Malaysian government ministries, high-technology industry players, and academic institutions through catalytic intervention programmes, strategic foresight studies, and flagship events such as the Cyberjaya Conversations Summit and Technomart Malaysia.

Its core service portfolio spans four areas: Foresight and Futures Studies (proprietary methodology for identifying technology and business opportunities), Sustainable Ecosystem Development, a Smart Partnership Platform for technology and industry clusters, and Strategic Advisory services to government and industry. Operating subsidiaries and consortiums extend the platform into specific verticals: MASIC (Malaysian Space Industry Consortium, established 2023), ITIC (Industrial Technology Innovation Centre, rail sector, June 2025), SCENIC (Smart City Experience and Next Generation Innovation Centre, June 2025), NAMC (National Advanced Materials Consortium, rare earth elements), and an affiliated entity VentureTech. Joint chairmen Tan Sri Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali (Industry) and Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Zakri Abdul Hamid (Government), alongside President and CEO Rushdi Abdul Rahim, lead an organisation of 51-100 employees.

Revenue is derived from MOSTI government allocations, Malaysia Science Endowment co-funding, membership programmes, and collaborative research funding with international partners including UNIDO, Indonesia's BRIN, South Korea's OSP, Turkey's TUBITAK, Qatar's QRDI, and Scotland's Space Scotland. The organisation does not disclose financial figures and does not raise external equity. It is non-profit and private in corporate form, classified as a government state entity under Malaysian jurisdiction.

Name

Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology

Legal name

Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)

Website

https://might.org.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MIGHT is a Malaysian non-profit think-tank under MOSTI that coordinates triple-helix partnerships between government, industry, and academia to drive high-technology sector development through foresight studies, consortiums, and innovation centres.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Selangor

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

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B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Ministry Support: MIGHT operates under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and receives government support for its activities. The organization serves as Malaysia's high-tech think-tank advising on industry development through strategic use of science and technology for socioeconomic growth.
2. Membership Programs: MIGHT offers membership programs for industry players, government agencies, and academia to participate in the high-tech ecosystem and access partnership opportunities.
3. Collaborative Research & Development: Supports and facilitates collaborative R&D initiatives funded through partnerships with international bodies like Malaysia Science Endowment, a joint initiative between MOSTI and Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

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Core offering

MIGHT is a non-profit partnership think-tank that serves as a triple-helix intermediary between government, industry, and academia to advance Malaysia's high-technology agenda. It delivers foresight and futures studies, sustainable ecosystem development programmes, smart partnership platforms, and strategic advisory services, while operating affiliated entities such as MASIC, ITIC, SCENIC and NAMC to drive sector-specific technology development and commercialization.

Product overview

MIGHT is a market-driven technological partnership think-tank that operates as a platform-plus-services organization rather than a single product company. Its core offerings span five main areas: Foresight & Futures Studies (using foresight methodology for market intelligence), Sustainable Ecosystem Development (building strategic partnerships and technology capacity), Smart Partnership Platform (triple helix collaboration between government, industry, and academia), and Strategic Advisory (policy and technology consulting). Key subsidiaries and programmes include MASIC (Malaysian Space Industry Consortium) coordinating space industry development, ITIC (Industrial Technology Innovation Centre) with MARIC for rail technologies, SCENIC for smart city innovations, the National Advanced Materials Consortium (NAMC) for rare earth elements, and VentureTech for technology investment. MIGHT also publishes strategic industry reports including the Malaysia Rail Industry Report, Space Industry Development Programme reports, and Navigating Malaysia's Space Frontier.

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Brands

• Malaysian Space Industry Consortium (MASIC): A consortium to coordinate and develop Malaysia's space industry ecosystem, attracting investment, talent, and partnerships for satellite technologies and space-based applications.
• Industrial Technology Innovation Centre (ITIC)
• Smart City Experience & Next Generation Innovation Centre (SCENIC)
• National Advanced Materials Consortium (NAMC)
• Cyberjaya Conversations

Quantifiable outcome

• Malaysia ranked 9th globally in high-tech exports (highest in 13 years)
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026MIGHT and UNIDO launched the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Programme in Selangor, focusing on sustainable urban development through green technology adoption and integrated approaches.
• Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad (PNSB)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) to advance Selangor's hi-tech industries through joint initiatives and technology development programmes.
• Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Collaboration on Industrial Technology Innovation Centre (ITIC) to drive rail sector technology development, including Smart Rail Monitoring System with real-time data and predictive analytics.
• Malaysia Smart Cities Alliance Association (MSCA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Partnership on SCENIC (Smart City Experience & Next Generation Innovation Centre) facility for showcasing local smart city technologies and serving as collaborative hub.
• Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Co-organized high-level dialogue on science diplomacy with IISDS at UCSI University and ASEAN Secretariat, aiming to establish ASEAN Science Diplomacy Roadmap.
• Futurise Sdn BhdmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Joint launch of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry Report outlining Malaysia's AAM initiatives, long-term industry outlook, and strategic recommendations for integrating AAM into national development agenda.
• Yayasan Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Yayasan LTAT)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025MoU continuation for Laksamana programme providing TVET skills training for children of military personnel and veterans in high-tech industries including oil & gas, aerospace, manufacturing, shipbuilding, and energy.
• Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024Grand Challenge 3.0 bilateral translational research collaboration focusing on core/generative AI, hydrogen energy, sustainable agriculture, advanced materials for aerospace, IoT in space technologies, and robotics in space technologies.
• Space ScotlandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2024MoU between MASIC and Space Scotland for cooperative activities in space sector including strategic partnership, innovation exchange, public awareness, workforce development, and sustainable space practices. Follows successful Malaysia-Scotland TechnoMart programme.
• South Korea's Office of Strategic Research and Development Planning (OSP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2024Three-year collaboration on technology-driven commerce in semiconductor/electronics, biotechnology, smart manufacturing, EV/battery technology, AI/data analytics, renewable energy, space/aerospace, and rail industry sectors.
• Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Three-year collaboration on high-tech research including medicines based on natural ingredients, vaccine development, and agriculture based on local genetic resources. Supported by Malaysia Science Endowment.
• Scottish Development International (SDI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2024Malaysia-Scotland TechnoMart Programme for industrial cooperation in space including Space Application, Space Operations, Space Manufacturing, Funding and Governance, and Academia sectors. Nine potential projects identified.
• Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2023Strategic partnership to strengthen science, technology and innovation cooperation between Malaysia and Qatar.
• Malaysia-Spain Innovation Programme (MYSIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2023Joint programme between MIGHT, Department of Higher Education (DOHE), and Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI) Spain for science, technology and innovation collaboration.
• Malaysian Space Industry Consortium (MASIC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023MIGHT-established consortium to coordinate Malaysian space industry development through collaboration among academia, industry players, government, and international partners. Implements Space Industry Strategic Plan 2030.

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Direct peers

• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Taiwan's premier non-profit applied research organization under government auspices, coordinating industry-academia-government collaboration for high-tech development. Directly comparable in mission (technology partnership, R&D translation, foresight) and operating model.
• Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR): Singapore's statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry driving economic-oriented R&D. Comparable in mandate to bridge public research and industry, government-backed, and focused on high-tech sector development.
• National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA): Thailand's principal government R&D agency under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Comparable as a regional public-sector technology intermediary coordinating industry-academia partnerships.
• Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN): Indonesia's national R&D agency coordinating research and innovation across government, industry, and academia. Directly comparable in mandate and is also a current partner of MIGHT for high-tech collaboration.
• National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST): Japan's largest public research organization under METI, bridging academia and industry for industrial technology development. Comparable in mission and operating model as a government-backed applied research and technology intermediary.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's state-owned applied research organization under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Comparable as a public-sector technology partnership intermediary conducting foresight-driven R&D and ecosystem development.
• Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT): South Korean government-affiliated institute coordinating industrial technology R&D policy and funding. Comparable as a regional triple-helix coordinator and existing MIGHT partner through OSP collaboration.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's leading applied research organization with 75+ institutes, a global benchmark for government-industry-academia R&D collaboration. Comparable in triple-helix model, though significantly larger and more institutionally mature.

Regional players

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): India's leading industry association facilitating government-industry-academia collaboration on technology policy and innovation. Comparable in convening role though primarily industry-led rather than government-led.

Others

• Asian Productivity Organization (APO): Intergovernmental organization promoting productivity and innovation across Asian economies. Comparable as a regional non-profit ecosystem body with foresight-driven industrial development mandate, though with a broader geographic scope.

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