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Exp. 000 · Kuala Lumpur

We turn Malaysian scientists into job creators.

Research commercialization, science‑backed products and stories that show young Malaysians there is a future in STEM.

01 · The problem

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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

02 · The hidden talent

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.

03 · Our 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 video of a Malaysian scientist, 569.8K views
▶ 569.8K
TikTok video of Dr. Azri, 674.2K views
▶ 674.2K

04 · Lab results

The experiments worked.

Qarbotech · Harvast0 → 0kfollowers in 40 days
Qarbotech · HarvastRM0ksales in the 1st month
Dr Azri’s Perfume1k → 0kfollowers in 6 months
Dr Azri’s PerfumeRM0 Milsales within 3 months
Dr Azri’s Perfume · 31/1/2025RM0Krevenue within 8 hours
Project T‑Lab · Dr Rosnani (UTM)0+units sold
TikTok @harvastbyqarbotech, 20.3K followers
TikTok @drazrisperfume, 24.5K followers
Sales dashboard, 7–27 December 2024: GMV RM90,013
Dr. Rosnani with the T-Lab hair tonic in her UTM lab

05 · Ventures

Same formula, from scalp to orbit.

T·Lab Shampoo, Hair Tonic and Hair Serum
Launch of T·Lab Haircare, a UTM and Trinovate Lab Group collaboration
Our own brand · launched 13 July 2026

T·Lab Haircare × UTM

Launched in an official collaboration between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Trinovate Lab Group, with a hair tonic developed alongside Dr Rosnani’s lab.

0+Hair Tonic bottles sold0+positive reviews
Matt Kamil on stage: I became a co-founder of Aphelia
Deep tech · space‑based solar power

Aphelia

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, Grand Finale in San Francisco
  • Spaceium · Canada letter of intent on wireless power for orbital service stations
  • Astrolab · US cooperation agreement on wireless power technology

06 · The mindset

We aim to change Malaysia’s mindset to be STEM Job Seekers.Creators.

“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

07 · What we do

Seven elements, one reaction.

01 · Rc

Research Commercialization

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

02 · Pd

Product Development

We work closely with research teams to translate academic discoveries into science‑backed consumer products.

03 · Ec

E‑Commerce & Digital Sales

We operate digital sales channels that bring research‑developed products directly to consumers.

04 · Mb

Marketing & Brand Strategy

We translate complex scientific innovation into compelling and accessible narratives for the public.

05 · Pb

Personal Branding for STEM Figures

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

06 · Cc

Content Creation

Educational, engaging content that simplifies scientific knowledge for a wider audience.

07 · Ev

Events & STEM Community

Events, talks and community initiatives that connect researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and the public, so scientists and engineers are recognized, respected and celebrated.

08 · Community

We bring great STEM minds together.

Group photo at a Trinovate Lab STEM event
The community
Speaker at a STEM talk
Talks
Speaker on stage about co-founding a space startup
From PhD to founder
Packed room at a STEM meetup
Full house

09 · Vision & mission

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.

10 · The team

The people behind the movement.

Matt Kamil
Chief Executive Officer

Matt Kamil

Founder of Trinovate Lab Group. Bachelor’s in International Business (UiTM), 10+ years in marketing, 5 years leading deep‑tech startup Aphelia, represented Malaysia at Startup World Cup 2023, Maskulin’s Man of the Moment 2024, and has scaled multiple research‑based companies to seven‑figure ARR.

Zaharah Khalir
Chief Business Development Officer

Zaharah Khalir

Civil Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota, 6 years in data analytics and civil engineering in corporate and GLC environments, and 2 years as Director of a precast construction company scaling across Southeast Asia.

Ikhwan Ariff
Chief Operating Officer

Ikhwan Ariff

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (UiTM), 10 years of sales experience in property, and 2 years running an F&B business.

Arif Ridzuan
Marketing Director

Arif Ridzuan

Degree in Business Management (Entrepreneurship), 6 years managing and scaling international e‑commerce brands generating eight‑figure annual revenue.

11 · Let’s talk

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