The Product of The KIK IPMB Project Awarded the Gold Rating at The National Tema Excellence Convention of 2017
The Eco-Tech Group's Innovate and Creative (ICC) project from the Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) project, UMS has been awarded the Gold rating at the National Team Excellence Convention 2017 which took plave on November 14-16 2017 at the Genting International Convention Centre (GICC). This convention is held in conjunction with the Annual Productivity & Innovation Conference and Exposition (APIC) 2017. The Eco-Tech Group, which was set up on June 15, 2016, presented a project entitled 'Low Compliance With Periodic Testing of Laboratory Safety Facilities "Emergency Safety Shower and Eyewash Station"'. The project has succeeded in producing products namely the Eco-Showe Kit which serves as a tool for perodic testing of Emergency Safety Shower and Eyewash Station.
Prior to the APIC National success, the Eco-Tech Group has succeeded in successfully participating in several conventions and competitions such as:
| Bil. | Program | Venue/Date | Achievement |
| 1. | Konvensyen Kumpulan Penggerak Inovasi UMS 2017 | UMS, 24-25 October 2017 | Winner (DIY Category) |
| 2. | Sabah Creativity & Innovation Technology Exhibition (SCINTEX) | ILP Kota Kinabalu, 26-28 August 2017 | Gold Medal |
| 3. | Konvensyen Team Excellence Wilayah Sabah & Sarawak 2017 | Kota Kinabalu, 8-9 August 2017 | Gold Medal |
| 4. | Konvensyen KIK Peringkat Universiti Awam Kali ke-3 | UNIMAP, 1-3 August 2017 | Silver Medal |
| 5. | Konvensyen Kumpulan Penggerak Inovasi UMS 2016 | UMS, 24-25 October 2016 |
The Best Facilitator & 3rd Place |