Research Meets Industry: Strengthening Academic–Industry Collaboration
15 September 2026
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) organised the Research Meets Industry: Academic–Industry Collaboration Session on 15 September 2026, bringing together university researchers and industry representatives to explore opportunities for strategic partnerships and joint initiatives.
The programme featured sharing sessions by UNITEN R&D Sdn. Bhd. (URND), Yayasan Canselor UNITEN (YCU) and the National Energy Centre (NEC), highlighting their respective roles and initiatives in supporting research, innovation and industry engagement. Industry representatives also shared their areas of interest and priorities.
Through dedicated breakout sessions, UNITEN's six Research Institutes showcased their expertise and capabilities. These included the Institute of Power Engineering (IPE), Institute of Energy Policy and Research (IEPRe), Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), Institute of Informatics and Computing in Energy (IICE), Institute of Energy Infrastructure (IEI) and Institute of Nuclear Energy (INE).
The session welcomed participants from various sectors, including energy, technology, engineering, consultancy and digital services. Discussions focused on aligning industry needs with UNITEN's strengths, identifying potential projects and exploring opportunities in joint research, consultancy, testing and technical services.
The programme reinforced UNITEN's commitment to building stronger industry partnerships and addressing real-world challenges through applied research. The discussions also laid the groundwork for future engagement and collaborative projects.
