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Overview

MEITD is tasked with advancing Sarawak ’s science and technological research ecosystem to
drive innovation, knowledge creation, and industrial competitiveness. This involves developing
policies that promote R&D, supporting state research institutions, and strengthening
collaborations between academia, industry, and government.

Key Responsibilities

1. R&D Policy Formulation 3. Technology and Knowledge
Transfer
Establishing state research
priorities and aligning policies with Encouraging the
national and global science and commercialization of research
technology trends. outputs through technology
transfer offices and industry
2. Funding and Resource Allocation
collaborations.
Facilitating state research grants
4. Capacity Building in Research and
to support innovation-driven
Development (R&D)
initiatives.
Enhancing research excellence

through collaborations with
universities, research institutions,
and international partners.

Roles

MEITD is tasked with formulating and overseeing policies that foster scientific research,
technological advancement, and innovation-driven economic growth. This includes
strengthening research collaboration, providing funding mechanisms, and ensuring
alignment with national and global research priorities.

Key Activities

1. Research Policy Development Sarawak ’s sustainability and
o Establish a state-wide digital transformation goals.
science and technology 2. Funding and Grant Allocation
research framework to drive o Administer research grants
innovation and economic and funding incentives to
growth. encourage high-impact
o Ensure that research scientific exploration.
initiatives align with

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