{"id":681,"date":"2025-08-02T06:21:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T06:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/?p=681"},"modified":"2025-08-02T06:21:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T06:21:55","slug":"exploring-academic-industry-synergies-mjiit-welcomes-delightex-pte-ltd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/2025\/08\/02\/exploring-academic-industry-synergies-mjiit-welcomes-delightex-pte-ltd\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Academic-Industry Synergies: MJIIT Welcomes Delightex Pte. Ltd."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>On <strong>March 7, 2024<\/strong>, the <strong>Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/strong>, had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation from <strong>Delightex Pte. Ltd.<\/strong>, a Singapore-based venture building and R&amp;D firm with a strong focus on <strong>medical science, wellness, and digital health innovation<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"951\" src=\"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/580\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-02-at-11.15.43-AM-1-1024x951.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/580\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-02-at-11.15.43-AM-1-1024x951.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/580\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-02-at-11.15.43-AM-1-300x279.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/580\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-02-at-11.15.43-AM-1-768x713.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/580\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-02-at-11.15.43-AM-1-624x580.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/fazrena1512\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/580\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-02-at-11.15.43-AM-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Founded in <strong>January 2019<\/strong>, Delightex has grown rapidly into a global player in biomedical innovation, backed by <strong>SGD 13 million in paid-up capital<\/strong>. The company boasts an impressive <strong>library of over 5,000 natural substances<\/strong>, alongside a growing portfolio of <strong>patents, scientific publications<\/strong>, and <strong>active collaborations with more than 33 research institutions worldwide<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The purpose of the visit was to <strong>explore potential collaborations<\/strong> between MJIIT and Delightex in the areas of:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Biomedical research<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Natural product discovery<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Academic-venture partnerships<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One of the focal points of the discussion was the potential for <strong>joint exploration of traditional and underutilized bioresources<\/strong>\u2014particularly for their role in <strong>mental wellness, mood regulation, and novel therapeutic discovery<\/strong>. This aligns well with ongoing research efforts at MJIIT that aim to merge traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Throughout the visit, both sides expressed enthusiasm for <strong>creating a bridge between academia and industry<\/strong>, especially in areas where natural products and technology intersect to solve real-world health challenges. The discussions also touched on venture creation, student research involvement, and knowledge transfer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This meaningful exchange reflects MJIIT\u2019s mission to not only advance scientific discovery but to also foster strategic partnerships that <strong>translate research into real-world impact<\/strong>. We sincerely thank the Delightex team for their visit and look forward to cultivating this exciting collaboration further in the months ahead.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On March 7, 2024, the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation from Delightex Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based venture building and R&amp;D firm with a strong focus on medical science, wellness, and digital health innovation. 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