University Support for Start-ups Promoting a Low-Carbon Economy and Sustainable Technology

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) demonstrates strong institutional support for entrepreneurial initiatives and start-ups that contribute to sustainability, energy efficiency, and low-carbon innovation. Through various programs under the Centre for Enterprise and Technopreneurship Development (CREATE) and other university-linked incubators, UTeM nurtures student- and staff-led enterprises focusing on clean technology, smart systems, and environmental responsibility.

The evidence shows a growing portfolio of sustainability-oriented start-ups emerging from UTeM, including ventures in smart farming, IoT-based energy monitoring systems, and green engineering solutions. These start-ups integrate innovation with practical applications that reduce energy waste, optimize resources, and advance clean technology adoption. The university’s ecosystem provides training, technical guidance, business registration support, and research collaboration—creating a bridge between academic knowledge and commercial implementation that supports a low-carbon economy.

This entrepreneurial drive directly supports the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7): Affordable and Clean Energy, by empowering innovators to develop energy-efficient, environmentally conscious technologies that contribute to national sustainability and carbon reduction agendas. Through its integrated approach to research, business incubation, and industry collaboration, UTeM continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s clean energy transition and green technology development.