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FAQ

[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”What is i-Connect programme?” tab_id=”1621390936193-350df53a-c0ab”][vc_column_text]i-Connect programme is an industry-led collaborative network that involving quadruple helix (industry, research community, government and civil society) for disruptive innovation.
The goal is to facilitate Malaysian industries to leverage on science and technology to develop innovative home-grown products and solutions to pursue new economic opportunities in emerging global markets while nurturing the growth of conducive innovations ecosystems based on collaborative networks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the benefits of joining the programme?” tab_id=”1621390936211-e15196b3-049f”][vc_column_text]

  • Expansion of professional network between the quadruple helix
  • Demand-driven project collaboration between industry and researcher
  • Access to fund
  • Facilitated by trusted Neutral Entity

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who can participate into the programme?” tab_id=”1621390999122-0a8b3be0-e8e8″][vc_column_text]Any representatives from the quadruple helix who wish to collaborate and share the common goal as i-Connect.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the focus areas of the programme?” tab_id=”1621391037799-00ca8418-80fe”][vc_column_text]Currently, ASM is focussing on 4 areas which are:

  1. Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing
  2. Digital Healthcare
  3. Fintech in Islamic Finance
  4. Halal Supply Chain

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who are the Neutral Entity? What are their roles?” tab_id=”1621391095182-a6e0c8f7-4252″][vc_column_text]Following are the appointed Neutral Entities according to the sector/focus areas:

  1. CREST & NanoMalaysia Berhad – Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing
  2. CREST – Health & Wellness
  3. INCEIF – Fintech in Islamic Finance
  4. Halal Development Corporation – Halal Supply Chain

In general, the Neutral Entity needs to orchestrate the collaborative network and to manage the demand-driven collaboration project.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are there any fees to participate into the programme?” tab_id=”1621391158301-ba503829-4f71″][vc_column_text]No fees are imposed to the participant.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the criteria of applicants to join the programme?” tab_id=”1621391188714-5864fcbc-836e”][vc_column_text]No specific criteria of applicants has been outlined. In general, the applicants are:

  1. Any representative from the quadruple helix and
  2. Share the same goal as i-Connect

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I contribute to the programme?” tab_id=”1622508456836-7381647a-f5ce”][vc_column_text]The contributions can be made based on category of participants of this programme:

  1. Founding members (based on invitation by the Neutral Entities) – Formulate shared vision and strategic plan for action by the industry
  2. Ordinary members – Share your inputs for the strategic plan, participate as the solution provider for the problem statement or invest in the R&D project, depending on your organisation’s background, capability and capacity.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I participate into the programme?” tab_id=”1622508511065-cd633521-4fee”][vc_column_text]You can register your interest at the tab of “Register your interest” in the i-Connect website. The Neutral Entity who is in charge of your sector will contact you for further details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can my organisation be the Neutral Entity?” tab_id=”1622508564282-e419b034-a35e”][vc_column_text]There are eligibility criteria to be fulfilled and process to be followed by the interested organisation to be the Neutral Entity. Furthermore, the selection of Neutral Entity is evaluated based on proposal received from the interested organisation. As of now, the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Neutral Entity is closed until further notice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1619486265056{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #ff7800 !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”dark” css=”.vc_custom_1619488253725{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1622509020623{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Towards building up Malaysia’s Innovation Ecosystem

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