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Application Invitation to the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace and Medical Devices Industries
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The CREST Story
Catalyst for Malaysia’s Technology Ecosystem since 2012
CREST'S Unfinished Business
Over the past 10 years, CREST has facilitated the approval of Malaysian Government grants for 161 collaborative R&D projects which are scrutinised by its Board of Directors to ensure industry relevance.
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Key Statistics at a Glance
167
R&D Projects Approved
91
Projects Completed
122
CREST Members
15
Companies at CREST Place @Penang
CREST’s Contextual Research Culture Drives Impactful Solutions
“In bringing about such collaborations, CREST has created a new research culture whereby scientists must now engage with industries to solve industrial problems. I always emphasize that research must be in context. If you lose that context, research will not be as meaningful and impactful as it should be.”
Professor Dr. Zaidi Mohd Ripin
Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering and Head of TheVibrationLab, Universiti Sains Malaysia
“To produce a world-class dish, you need the right ingredients and a good chef. In the context of Collaborative R&D, CREST has shown us that it is possible for our local chefs to churn out world-class dishes using local materials in a local kitchen. That is a success story that more people should hear about.”
T.K. Tan
Managing Director of Clarion Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
“CREST has been instrumental in facilitating Collaborative R&D projects and serving as a catalyst for industry-academia collaborations. Sometimes, it’s not as simple as bringing the industry and the academia together, but also serving as a bridge for funding and matching the right parties together. CREST has played its role well.”
Goon Koon Yin
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of TT Vision Holdings Berhad
“Everybody understands that CREST operates neutrally. It does not have a hidden agenda, and therefore, it has established itself as a go-to place for the industry. If you want to do R&D together with universities, involve CREST. Because that is the most efficient way to get it done.”
Dr. David Lacey
Director of Advanced Development & Services, R&D, of ams OSRAM Group
“We were a CREST incubatee. We started in the rented CREST collaboration area. Over the years, we received great collaborative support and mentorship from CREST. I truly appreciate and recognise CREST’s efforts, especially in the Penang semiconductor industry.”
Cheah Hun Wah
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Oppstar Technology Berhad
News
Stay updated with CREST’s latest activities. Let’s connect and be part of the conversation to promote Collaborative R&D, technology, and innovation.
Join us for an insightful experience at our R&D Showcase on June 19. Catch you there!
June 13th
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An honour to host Infineon Malaysia for a deep dive into advancing the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), in alignment with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.
Infineon’s RM30.1 billion investment—anchored by the world’s largest 200mm SiC wafer fab in Malaysia—will:
✅ Strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global semiconductor value chain and R&D ecosystem
✅ Drive innovation and accelerate industrial transformation
✅ Create 1,500 high-skilled jobs for Malaysians
This milestone reflects the urgent need for strong collaboration among Industry, Government, and Academia— aligning and synergizing initiatives, especially in building a robust talent pipeline of a high-skilled semiconductor workforce to power Malaysia’s future economy.
Together, we are enabling a resilient, innovative, and high-tech nation.
#crestpenang #Infineonon #NSS #NIMP2030 #research #TalentDevelopment
June 11th
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We were honored to host the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) for a meaningful engagement session with our industry partners, CREST members, and collaborators.
The session began with valuable insights from MISA, followed by a dynamic roundtable discussion focused on unlocking new opportunities for capital access and market expansion in the Middle East.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making the session both insightful and impactful.
April 16th
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We had an amazing turnout at our recent Industrial Tech Talk Session, where we explored the global semiconductor design landscape with our distinguished guests from Brazil – Hamilton Mendes, Director of Semiconductors, Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology, Augusto Almeida and Matheus Souza, ChipInventor.
Participants also enjoyed a highly interactive session featuring hands-on demos of electronic design automation (EDA) tools and prototyping, experiencing firsthand how ChipInventor streamlines the journey from concept to chip fabrication.
A big thank you to David Chai, AWS Malaysia, our industry partners and CREST members for making it such an insightful and engaging event.
April 15th
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We wish you a joyous and meaningful Hari Raya Aidilfitri! May this festive season bring happiness, prosperity, and togetherness to all.
As we embrace this time of reflection and renewal, let’s reaffirm our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and progress toward a brighter future. Maaf Zahir & Batin from all of us at CREST!
#HariRayaAidilfitri #CrestMalaysia
March 30th
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CREST is pleased to host the Closing and Award Ceremony for the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace and Medical Devices Industries, alongside Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA) and Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) marking the success of a transformative initiative that has strengthened Malaysia’s high-value industries. In collaboration with both organisations, the programme impacted over 3,000 industry professionals and students, equipping them with the expertise needed to drive innovation and competitiveness.
A heartfelt thank you to YBhg. Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy Secretary General (Industry), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia; Naguib Mohd Nor, President of MAIA; Mr Samuel Pooranakaran, Vice Chairman of AMMI; and all distinguished guests for joining us in celebrating this milestone.
February 19th
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