Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has charted a new milestone in its innovation journey with the launch of three pioneer start-up companies under the Start-Up and Spin-Off (SUSO) Policy which held recently.

This initiative serves as a manifestation of the university’s commitment to translating academic expertise into high impact solutions for society and the economy.

The three companies launched are U Agro Resources Sdn. Bhd., focusing on sustainable aquaculture technology; Geo-Rintis Consultant & Services Sdn. Bhd, offering geo-mapping consultancy services; and EcoInnovate Solutions Sdn. Bhd, dedicated to the development of green technologies for communities and industries.

Their establishment marks a bold step for UMS towards becoming a regional leader in the university driven innovation ecosystem.

According to UMS Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Ir. Dr. Rosalam Hj. Sarbatly, the launch reflects the university’s ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability among its academic community.

“Our academics are not only generating knowledge, but also creating solutions that bring direct benefits to society and the economy,” he said.

The policy provides a structured framework enabling researchers to establish legitimate business entities with institutional support, in alignment with UMS’s mission of sustainable development, knowledge transfer, and community empowerment.

With the establishment of these companies, UMS is expected to open new avenues for research collaboration, job creation, and commercialization, thereby further strengthening Sabah’s position as a hub for sustainable technology and knowledge-based enterprise.