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Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 | MEITD

C. Strengthened Global D. Sustainable & Inclusive
Positioning in Innovation & Innovation Development
R&D
• Ensures equitable access to
• Enhances Sarawak ’s global research innovation opportunities, bridging
partnerships, attracting international gaps between urban and rural
collaborations and investments. communities.
• Encourages research breakthroughs, • Promotes environmental
ensuring Sarawak contributes to sustainability by integrating green
cutting-edge innovations in technology R&D into education and
biotechnology, digital industries, and workforce development strategies.
sustainable energy.

To sustain long-term success, MEITD ’s innovation strategy must be supported by the following
catalytic initiatives:

Key Enabler MEITD ’s Role

o Quadruple Helix Collaboration o Facilitates cross-sector partnerships, ensuring
(Government-Industry- that research meets real-world needs.
Academia-Community)

o Innovation-Based Funding o Strengthens funding mechanisms for R&D,
venture capital, and commercialization
programs.

o Connectivity Infrastructure o Supports digital transformation initiatives,
ensuring seamless technology adoption.

o Skills & Talent Development o Expands education-to-employment pipelines,
equipping the workforce with emerging
technology expertise.

o Regulatory Environment o Enhances IP protection, research governance,
and commercialization frameworks to attract
private-sector investment.

MEITD plays a strategic and operational role in building Sarawak ’s innovation ecosystem, ensuring
that education, research, and commercialization efforts are fully integrated to drive economic
transformation. By focusing on policy innovation, R&D funding, industry collaboration, and human
capital development, the ministry ensures that Sarawak:
• Becomes a global innovation hub by 2030.
• Develops a highly skilled workforce aligned with future industry needs.
• Enhances R&D commercialization, driving entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
• Sustains long-term economic resilience through knowledge-driven growth.

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