MCY Award

The MCY Award aims to recognize, appreciate and boost motivation of researchers, innovators and local technology entrepreneurs who successfully increase competitiveness in the local and international markets. A Screening Evaluation Session will be conducted by appointed panelists to shortlist the nominees of MCY Special KPI products/technologies/services for the Final Evaluation process. The final stage for the selection of winners is through a pitching session. The MCY Awards are divided into six types of award categories, namely an Overall Award (Supreme Award) and five awards according to the following categories:

  • Supreme Award
  • Commercial Deal Award
  • Research Entrepreneur Award
  • Research & Business Partnership Award
  • Emerging Innovator Award
  • Social Entrepreneur Award

The Due Diligence workshop will determine the products/technologies/services that meet the MCY Special KPI criteria. MCY Special KPI products/technologies/services that have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 and above are eligible to be listed as MCY Award candidates.

Nominated products/technologies/services from Due Diligence Workshop will undergo the following processes to select the MCY Award Winner:

i. Screening Session

Award evaluation will begin with the submission of the Product Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ) Form to obtain information related to the nominated products/technologies/service. In the Screening Evaluation Session, the appointed panels will shortlist MCY Special KPI products/technologies/services the Final Evaluation process.

ii. Coaching for Pitching Program

Coaching for Pitching sessions are held to coach the MCY Award finalists on the techniques, honing skills and building confidence for effective pitching.

iii. Final Evaluation Session (Pitching)

The final stage for the selection of winners is through pitching session with the appointed panels.

MCY awards are divided into six categories; 1 Supreme Award and 5 Awards from categories as follows:

  • Supreme Award;
  • Commercial Deal Award;
  • Research Entrepreneur Award;
  • Research and Business Partnership Award;
  • Emerging Innovator Award; and
  • Social Entrepreneur Award.
2021 Mcy Award Winners
MCY Supreme Award
Agensi Nuklear Malaysia (Nuklear)
Malaysia New Rice Variety NMR152 (IS21)
Emerging Innovator Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from young innovators with excellent contributions in business innovation and create innovative businesses in Malaysia through licensing, establishing start-ups and providing expertise to support innovation in Business

Commercial Deal Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher/entrepreneur with excellent commercialisation of research output, excellent innovation performance and has potential to generate a significant economic impact for Malaysia

Research Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher entrepreneur who contributes to outstanding business innovation or create innovative businesses in Malaysia through the establishment of start-ups or providing expertise to support business innovation

Research And Business Partnership Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services resulting from excellent partnership between research organisations and businesses in bringing commercial value for Malaysia

Social Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services that meet the social needs of the community by improving their well-being through safety, education, health and others

T-Robot Industrial Liner Robot

Medical Innovation Ventures Sdn. Bhd.

Genoamp (Commercialisation of Medical Diagnostic Products for Infectious Dieases)

Agensi Nuklear Malaysia (Nuklear)

Malaysia NewRice Variety NMR152(IS21)

One Team Networks Sdn. Bhd.

Aedestech Mosquito Home System (AMHS)

Pandai Education Sdn. Bhd.

Pandai

Twistcode Technology Sdn. Bhd

Accelerated Device Always Massive (A.D.A.M) Supercomputer

Skysraper Airhydro Industries Sdn. Bhd

Airhydro Watering System (AWS)

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Jackfruit Meat Burger Patty
(BUrger Nanka)

Tiada Pemenang sagu hati untuk anugerah ushasama Penyelidikan & Perniagaan
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

e-Braille Al-Quran with Teaching and learning System for the Blind

2020 MCY Award Winners
MCY Supreme Award
Lembaga Getah Malaysia (LGM)
Bituminous Cuplump (BC), Cuplimp Modified Bitumen (CMB) & Modified Asphalt (CMA)
Emerging Innovator Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from young innovators with excellent contributions in business innovation and create innovative businesses in Malaysia through licensing, establishing start-ups and providing expertise to support innovation in Business

Commercial Deal Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher/entrepreneur with excellent commercialisation of research output, excellent innovation performance and has potential to generate a significant economic impact for Malaysia

Research Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher entrepreneur who contributes to outstanding business innovation or create innovative businesses in Malaysia through the establishment of start-ups or providing expertise to support business innovation

Research And Business Partnership Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services resulting from excellent partnership between research organisations and businesses in bringing commercial value for Malaysia

Social Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services that meet the social needs of the community by improving their well-being through safety, education, health and others

Venigo Sdn. Bhd.

Vein Display

DIA-Chemical Sdn. Bhd

DIACHLOR Aluminium Chlorohydrate

Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB)

Technology Licencing of Expoxidized Methyl Oleate as Palm Based Plasticier

Lembaga Getah Malaysia (LGM)

Bituminous Cuplump (BC) Cuplump Modified Bitumen (CMB) & Modified Asphalt (CMA)

Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI)

Square Fish Crackers ad Drying Tray for Producing Crackers

Prostain Technology Sdn. Bhd

Open Platform Robotic

Y Us Sdn. Bhd

Evenesis Virtual?Online Events platform in respone to COVID-19

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)

Sleek Pump

Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARNI)

RealStrong N Bio Booster Fertilizer

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Smart Knock-Down Fish Farming

2019 MCY Award Winners
MCY Supreme Award
There is no Supreme Award Winner for 2019
Emerging Innovator Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from young innovators with excellent contributions in business innovation and create innovative businesses in Malaysia through licensing, establishing start-ups and providing expertise to support innovation in Business

Commercial Deal Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher/entrepreneur with excellent commercialisation of research output, excellent innovation performance and has potential to generate a significant economic impact for Malaysia

Research Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher entrepreneur who contributes to outstanding business innovation or create innovative businesses in Malaysia through the establishment of start-ups or providing expertise to support business innovation

Research And Business Partnership Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services resulting from excellent partnership between research organisations and businesses in bringing commercial value for Malaysia

Social Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services that meet the social needs of the community by improving their well-being through safety, education, health and others

Synblon Sdn. Bhd. – Technology park Malaysia (TPM)

Electronic Nose Technology (E-Anfun)

Plant Cartridge Sdn. bhd. – Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

Plug and Play Growing Kit

MNR Multitech Sdn. Bhd. Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

MNR G – Treat

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Remdii Sensitive Intensive Moisturing Cream

Efinity Social Enterprise

Efinity EX Water Filter

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

AirBox Sense

Aerospace Technology Systems Corp. Sdn. Bhd.

Overhaul Task Cards For SU-30MKM Multi Role Combat Aircraft

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

HALEA Natural Skin Care

Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI)

LED Light Special Formulated for High Yielding and Fast Growth for Lettuce

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Multi Sensory Smart Room

2018 MCY Award Winners
MCY Supreme Award
There is no Supreme Award Winner for 2018
Emerging Innovator Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from young innovators with excellent contributions in business innovation and create innovative businesses in Malaysia through licensing, establishing start-ups and providing expertise to support innovation in Business

Commercial Deal Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher/entrepreneur with excellent commercialisation of research output, excellent innovation performance and has potential to generate a significant economic impact for Malaysia

Research Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher entrepreneur who contributes to outstanding business innovation or create innovative businesses in Malaysia through the establishment of start-ups or providing expertise to support business innovation

Research And Business Partnership Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services resulting from excellent partnership between research organisations and businesses in bringing commercial value for Malaysia

Social Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services that meet the social needs of the community by improving their well-being through safety, education, health and others

Anderes Fourdy Sdn. Bhd Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

Emergency Evacuation System

Bloprocosmeceutical Sdn. Bhd

DERMAGS Skin Care

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Versatile Graphene

University Teknologi Petronas (UTP) dan Syarikat Semarak Motivasi Sdn. Bhd

RESCUE-I Monitoring System

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Rumah Ketam UNIMAS

Precision Agriculture Robotics Sdn. Bhd.

STRIX Nest Fully Autonomous Unmanned Aerial System & Ground Sensors

Far East Pyramid Sdn. Bhd.

Detachable Electrical Expansion Sockets

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

quikHalal

FIGSDIRECT Sdn. Bhd. / MARDI

Figs : Form Farm to product – Rich in bioactive ingredients for health benefits

Conjunto 13 Sdn. Bhd.

Battery Pack C13

2017 MCY Award Winners
MCY Supreme Award
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
Tactical Communications Operations Management System & Smartlink (TACCOMS)
Emerging Innovator Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from young innovators with excellent contributions in business innovation and create innovative businesses in Malaysia through licensing, establishing start-ups and providing expertise to support innovation in Business

Commercial Deal Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher/entrepreneur with excellent commercialisation of research output, excellent innovation performance and has potential to generate a significant economic impact for Malaysia

Research Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher entrepreneur who contributes to outstanding business innovation or create innovative businesses in Malaysia through the establishment of start-ups or providing expertise to support business innovation

Research And Business Partnership Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services resulting from excellent partnership between research organisations and businesses in bringing commercial value for Malaysia

Social Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services that meet the social needs of the community by improving their well-being through safety, education, health and others

Ligno Biotech Sdn. Bhd. / Bioeconomy Corporation

Tigerus Cordyseps

Anano Sphere Sdn. Bhd. / Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

Ananocoat

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)

Tactical Communications Operations Management System & Smartlink (TACCOMS)

Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB)

Palm Based Chicken Feed (PURAFEX)

Terapi On Demand Sdn. Bhd. / Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

Terapi.my

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM)

Bromme-Cream Cheese

Amiran Technology Sdn. Bhd. / Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

GX-300 Oxy-Hydro Fuel Cell

Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB)

Palm Based Santan

Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)

D3 Sustainable and Affordable Housing

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Smart Soft Stretcher

2016 MCY Award Winners
MCY Supreme Award
MIT Technologies Sdn. Bhd./TPM
Intelligent Circulation While Drilling (ICWD)
Emerging Innovator Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from young innovators with excellent contributions in business innovation and create innovative businesses in Malaysia through licensing, establishing start-ups and providing expertise to support innovation in Business

Commercial Deal Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher/entrepreneur with excellent commercialisation of research output, excellent innovation performance and has potential to generate a significant economic impact for Malaysia

Research Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services from researcher entrepreneur who contributes to outstanding business innovation or create innovative businesses in Malaysia through the establishment of start-ups or providing expertise to support business innovation

Research And Business Partnership Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services resulting from excellent partnership between research organisations and businesses in bringing commercial value for Malaysia

Social Entrepreneur Award

Recognition for products/technologies/services that meet the social needs of the community by improving their well-being through safety, education, health and others

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Computer Assisted Intelligent Event Processor (CAISER)

MIT Technologies Sdn. Bhd. / Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

Intelligent Circulation while Drilling (ICWD)

BNetworks Sdn. Bhd. / Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

8-wave IoT Platform

Institut Penyelidikan Dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI)

Rice Varieties

Institut Penyelidikan Dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI)

Irrigated Rice Production

Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)

ParkBox

Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

Cendawan Susu Harimau

Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

Feminine Mist

Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (IMR)

1 Day Full Dentures

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MDEC)

Digital Forest