Trinovate Lab Group · 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.

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01 · The problem

Seven in ten walk away.

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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 · Hidden in plain sight

World‑class STEM minds, behind fogged glass.

They graduated from the world’s top universities, but we don’t appreciate them enough. Wipe the glass to see them.

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

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 views
TikTok video of Dr. Azri, 674.2K views
▶ 674.2K views

04 · Lab results

The experiments worked.

Qarbotech · Harvast0 → 0k

TikTok followers in 40 days

Qarbotech · HarvastRM0k

sales in the 1st month

Dr Azri’s Perfume1k → 0k

followers in 6 months

Dr Azri’s PerfumeRM1 Mil

sales within 3 months

Dr Azri’s Perfume · 31/1/2025RM0K

revenue 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 TikTok @project_tlab, Hair Tonic Dr. Rosnani (UTM)

05 · The mindset

STEM Job Seekers.Creators.

“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, translated from Malay

06 · Ventures

Same formula, from scalp to orbit.

T·Lab Shampoo, Hair Tonic and Hair Serum
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

In the lab next

  1. UTHM · in development
    ProNature Botanical Soothing Cream, 50ml tube
    Eczema‑prone skin

    ProNature Botanical Soothing Cream: Siam weed extract refined by UTHM researchers into a 4‑ingredient, steroid‑free cream.

  2. UiTM · in development
    T·LAB X SPI Protein pouch, chocolate flavour
    Protein powder

    T·LAB X SPI Protein: premium whey protein isolate with UiTM researchers, 30g protein and 5.5g BCAAs per serving.

  3. UKM · in development
    Formulating
    Sunscreen

    With researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Name to be announced.

07 · What we do

Seven elements, one reaction.

Tap an element to read it

08 · Community

We bring great STEM minds together.

Group photo at a Trinovate Lab STEM event
Speaker at a STEM talk
Speaker on stage about co-founding a space startup
Packed room at a STEM meetup

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.

09 · 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 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.

© 2026 Trinovate Lab Group Sdn Bhd · Job creators, not seekers.