Trinovate Lab The STEM Issue · Nº 01 Kuala Lumpur · 2026

Job Creators

The Trinovate Lab team

not Seekers.

Open the issue ↓

Chapter OneThe problem

0%

of Malaysians refused to further their study after school.

Many would rather become “TikTokers” and “Influencers”, because they don’t see a future in STEM.

SAYS: Survey: 72.1% of Malaysians do not want to further their studies after SPM The Star: Almost half of SPM students from 2021 session chose not to further studies Malaysia Now: Only half of SPM candidates plan to continue studying, survey shows

Chapter TwoThe forgotten doctors

Talented STEM minds from the world’s top universities.

Dr. Suraya
Dr. SurayaImperial College London, UK
Dr. Azri
Dr. AzriImperial College London, UK
Dr. Rosnani
Dr. RosnaniDongguk University, South Korea

But we don’t appreciate them enough. Hover a portrait to bring them into focus.

Chapter ThreeOur answer

So we tell their stories to Malaysians, and grow them.

Show young Malaysians that there is a future in STEM by becoming Job Creators.
TikTok: Malaysian scientist in her lab, 569.8K views
569.8K views
TikTok: Dr. Azri with his Imperial College London card, 674.2K views
674.2K views

Chapter FourThe ledger

The results, on the record.

BrandResultTime
Qarbotech · Harvast0 → 20k followers40 days
Qarbotech · HarvastRM20k sales1st month
Dr Azri’s Perfume1k → 55k followers6 months
Dr Azri’s PerfumeRM1 Mil sales3 months
Dr Azri’s PerfumeRM39K revenue8 hours · 31/1/2025
Project T‑Lab · Dr Rosnani (UTM)40,000+ units soldto date

Hover a row for the receipts.

Chapter FiveThe mindset

We aim to change Malaysia’s mindset to be STEM Job Creators, not Seekers.

“Saya tunjuk video ni kat anak saya. Dia tengah ambil SPM now, minat dalam bidang chemist. Seronok dia tengok.”
“I showed this video to my child. They’re sitting SPM now and are interested in chemistry. They loved watching it.”Dr. Hazrul DHHK · TikTok comment on Dr Azri’s video

Chapter SixWhat we do

The index.

  1. We collaborate with professors and researchers to transform scientific discoveries into market‑ready products and brands.

  2. We work closely with research teams to translate academic discoveries into science‑backed consumer products. Together with universities, our own products have sold 40,000+ units.

  3. We operate digital sales channels that bring research‑developed products directly to consumers through modern direct‑to‑consumer platforms.

  4. We design marketing strategies that translate complex scientific innovation into compelling and accessible narratives for the public.

  5. We build the public profiles of scientists and researchers, positioning them as credible thought leaders and innovators behind their work.

  6. We produce educational and engaging digital content that simplifies scientific knowledge and makes innovation accessible to a wider audience.

  7. We organize STEM‑focused events, talks and community initiatives that connect researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and the public, building a culture where scientists and engineers are recognized, respected and celebrated.

Chapter SevenGatherings

Bringing great STEM minds together.

Chapter EightCase files

Same formula, from scalp to orbit.

T·Lab Hydrating Anti-Hairfall Shampoo, Hair Tonic and Hair Serum
Launch of T·Lab Haircare, a UTM and Trinovate Lab Group collaboration
Launch · 13 July 2026

Case file 01 · Consumer science

T·Lab Haircare × UTM

Our own brand, launched in an official collaboration between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Trinovate Lab Group on 13 July 2026, with a hair tonic developed alongside Dr Rosnani’s lab.

40,000+
Hair Tonic bottles sold
5,500+
positive reviews
3 steps
shampoo, tonic, serum
“I can honestly feel a difference. My hair feels silkier, and I’ve noticed less hair fall compared to before…” Verified buyer
Matt Kamil on stage: I became a co-founder of Aphelia, a wireless power in space startup

Case file 02 · Deep tech

Aphelia space‑based solar power

Our CEO Matt Kamil co‑founded Aphelia, a Malaysian startup designing solar power satellites that beam clean, round‑the‑clock power to the ground.

Startup World Cup 2023
Malaysia champion; represented Malaysia at the Grand Finale in San Francisco
Spaceium · Canada
Letter of intent on wireless power for orbital service stations
Astrolab · United States
Cooperation agreement on wireless power technology

Vision

To become the leading platform in Southeast Asia that connects research, innovation, and the market, empowering scientists and researchers to create meaningful real‑world impact.

Mission

To elevate Malaysia’s STEM ecosystem by transforming research into real‑world products, building influential scientific voices, and connecting innovation with the public.

ContributorsThe people behind the movement

Let’s glorify our STEM talents.

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