Collaborating for Growth with Industry Partners
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AuthorDr Mimi Aminah
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LevelBeginner to Intermediate
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Study Time1 Hour
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Course SeriesTech for Impact
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Certification
This is a pre-recorded webinar session made into a course.
Why should You take this course?
In an era marked by rapid changes and evolving trends, effective collaboration between organisations is essential for driving growth.
The significance of Industry Partners, including Government Linked Companies (GLCs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has become increasingly evident. Strategic partnerships provide a competitive edge, foster innovation, and create synergies that benefit all parties involved.
As industries continue to adapt to dynamic market conditions, understanding and leveraging these collaborative trends is crucial for sustained commercial success.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Gain insights on how to manoeuvre collaboration agreements to drive revenue generation and cost savings.
- Explore various types of collaborations with industry partners, understanding their pros and cons to make informed decisions.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Gain insights on how to manoeuvre collaboration agreements to drive revenue generation and cost savings.
- Explore various types of collaborations with industry partners, understanding their pros and cons to make informed decisions.
Leading Experts for Extraordinary Innovation
Dr. Mimi Aminah binti Wan Nordin is an experienced entrepreneur who commercialises university-based technology. As the CEO of Constellation Ventures, she and her partners have launched tech-driven firms in Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Halal Fintech.
Dr. Mimi began her career as a telecommunication engineer at Telekom R&D before transitioning to academia as a lecturer at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). At IIUM, she teaches courses such as Electromagnetic Theory, Antenna Design, and Electronics. She also developed the Technology Entrepreneurship course for engineering students and led the Innovation and Commercialisation Unit, managing the university's intellectual property. Additionally, Dr. Mimi has been instrumental in founding several technology startups and was appointed 2021 to head an advisory council at the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) to mobilise university research for the National Key Research Area objectives.
Dr. Mimi earned her undergraduate degree in Electronics Engineering and completed her PhD in 2014, focusing on electromagnetics engineering. Her PhD research involved developing a conformal metamaterial antenna for wireless applications, examining electromagnetic dispersion. In 2015, she received a full scholarship from Bank Negara to participate in the MBA collaborative program with MIT Sloan.
