Leave a Nest Malaysia and IPB University Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Startup Development and Business Incubation
Bogor, Indonesia, 23 July 2026 – Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (LVNSMY) and Institut Pertanian Bogor University officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 23 July 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration for startup development and business incubation between Malaysia and Indonesia. The signing ceremony reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization while strengthening the science and technology ecosystem across the region.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr. Nur Ahmad Zaim Hussin, Director of Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., and Dr. Handian Purwawangsa, S.Hut., M.Si., Head of the Institute for Agrimaritime Development and Innopreneurship Acceleration (LPA2I), IPB University. The collaboration establishes a strategic framework for both organizations to jointly support researchers, innovators, and technology-based startups through structured incubation programmes and ecosystem development.
Through this partnership, Leave a Nest Malaysia and IPB University will collaborate on a wide range of initiatives, including startup incubation and acceleration programmes, workshops, coaching and mentoring sessions, pitching forums, business matching activities, knowledge exchange, and the development of stronger connections with industry, investors, and international partners. The collaboration also aims to support IPB University researchers in commercializing research outcomes and accelerating the growth of science-based startups with regional and global potential.
The Memorandum of Understanding exchange between Leave a Nest Malaysia and IPB University marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration in startup development and business incubation.
The signing ceremony was held ahead of TECH PLANTER Indonesia 2026, further reinforcing the shared commitment of both organizations to accelerate science-based entrepreneurship and strengthen Indonesia's deep-tech innovation ecosystem.
Since establishing its presence in Southeast Asia, Leave a Nest Malaysia has actively collaborated with universities, government agencies, corporations, and ecosystem partners to bridge scientific research with commercialization opportunities. The partnership with IPB University further strengthens this commitment by creating new opportunities for researchers and entrepreneurs to access regional networks, industry collaborations, and international innovation programmes.
Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Nur Ahmad Zaim Hussin, Director of Leave a Nest Malaysia, shared:
“IPB University has consistently demonstrated excellence in research and innovation, particularly in agrimaritime sciences, food systems, and sustainability. Through this collaboration, we hope to strengthen the bridge between scientific research and commercialization while creating more opportunities for Indonesian innovators to expand their impact across the region.”
Dr. Handian Purwawangsa, S.Hut., M.Si., Head of the Institute for Agrimaritime Development and Innopreneurship Acceleration (LPA2I), IPB University, also welcomed the collaboration:
“This partnership represents an important opportunity to strengthen our startup ecosystem by connecting IPB researchers and innovators with international networks, industry partners, and commercialization opportunities. We look forward to developing impactful programmes together with Leave a Nest Malaysia.”
Looking ahead, both organizations will continue exploring collaborative programmes that support entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, innovation ecosystem development, and cross-border collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through this partnership, Leave a Nest Malaysia and IPB University reaffirm their shared vision of empowering researchers and entrepreneurs to transform science and technology into innovations that create meaningful societal impact.
About Leave a Nest Malaysia
Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is a science venture company dedicated to advancing science and technology for global happiness. Since its establishment in 2013, Leave a Nest Malaysia has been actively building innovation ecosystems by connecting researchers, startups, corporations, investors, universities, and government agencies across Southeast Asia through programmes such as TECH PLANTER, Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference, and various startup incubation initiatives.
About IPB University
IPB University is one of Indonesia's leading public universities, recognized internationally for its excellence in agriculture, food, biosciences, environmental sciences, and technology. Through the Institute for Agrimaritime Development and Innopreneurship Acceleration (LPA2I), IPB University actively supports entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and startup development by bridging academic research with industry and societal needs.