TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Makerspace

Activate Your Innovation

At UTM Centre for Student Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship (UTM XCITE), our Technology Entrepreneurship initiatives empower students to transform innovative ideas into viable technology-driven ventures. Whether you are exploring your first startup idea or refining a scalable solution, our programmes provide hands-on experience, industry exposure, and mentorship to guide your journey. Build the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to innovate, lead, and create real-world impact through technology.

DatoBulat Tech Lab

Innovation Programme

The Innovation Programme supports students from idea to pitch through structured bootcamps and hackathons. It begins with Ideation, followed by workshops, clinics, and mentoring to refine concepts and strengthen business potential.

Participants then present at Pre-Demo Day to receive feedback, undergo further improvement sessions, and conclude with a final Demo Day, where teams pitch their innovations to panels and industry representatives.

Equipment and Tools 

UTMXCITE provides access to essential prototyping facilities and technical equipment to support student innovation. Students may utilise tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering stations, and various handy tools to develop, test, and refine their prototypes.

Our facilities are open to students, enabling hands-on experimentation and turning ideas into tangible solutions.

Our Success Stories

UTM Delegation Attends ASEAN University Cashflow Challenge (AUCC) 2026 Opening Ceremony

SERDANG, 26 February 2026 – UTMXCITE led a delegation of students from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Johor Bahru and UTM Kuala Lumpur to attend the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN University Cashflow Challenge (AUCC) 2026, held at the Sultan Abdul Samad Library,...

Asnaf Pro Empowers Students Through Skills Development and Employment Opportunities

JOHOR BAHRU, 14 July – Zakat UTM, in collaboration with the Islamic Centre of Masjid Sultan Ismail, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully launched Asnaf Pro, a skills development initiative aimed at empowering zakat recipient students (asnaf) through...

PrinTEX Launches ‘On-Demand’ Printing Service with Cloud Computing

JOHOR BAHRU, 28 Dec – Uninet Technology, a technology start-up owned by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) students, has launched PrinTEX Student Lounge N28 which is now officially operating at the Student Lounge, Faculty of Computing, UTM Johor Bahru. The opening...

KNU-UTM SISC 2025 Spurs Student Innovation and Startups on a Global Ranking

JOHOR BAHRU, 12 Feb – The KNU-UTM Students Innovators Start-Up Challenge 2025 (KNU-UTM SISC 2025) was successfully held at UTM Makerspace. The event served as a meeting ground for entrepreneurial talent from Kangwon National University (KNU), South Korea, and...

DatoBulat Tech Lab: From Hobby to Southeast Asia’s Robotics Hub

Who would have thought that a group of school friends who used to play sumo robots and soccer robots as a hobby would now emerge as one of the drivers of technological entrepreneurship, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in...
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