Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) officially launched Innovation Festival 2025, also known as Innovfest 2025, a four-day innovation and entrepreneurship festival organised by the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor (Industry Engagement and Enterprise Development, IEED).
Assistant Vice Chancellor (IEED) Dr Masairol bin Haji Masri in his opening remarks highlighted that InnovFest 2025 is a rebranding of the previous Incubation Festival to reflect its broader mission of creating an inclusive platform welcoming students from all faculties, postgraduate researchers, academic staff, and industry stakeholders can showcase innovations, prototypes, and research with commercialisation potential.
Dr Hazri also highlighted the recent prestigious global recognition of the 2025 Babson Collaborative Spotlight Award in Paris, awarded to the IEED Office and its Entrepreneurship Management Team.
He emphasised that UBD is the first institution in Asia to receive this recognition, showcasing the commitment of UBD to fostering extraordinary leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
The ceremony was followed by a tour of the exhibition booths and project showcase area.
Throughout the event, UBD students undertaking programmes such as the Discovery Year U-Beyond Incubation, Venture Lab and Entrepreneurship for Digital Scientists will showcase their work to both academic and industry audiences. The event also features a Research Project Showcase, where UBD faculty and postgraduate students present cutting-edge research and innovative models, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange, cross-sector collaboration, and public engagement with ongoing research at the university.
InnovFest 2025 also includes programmes such as entrepreneurial workshops for visiting schools and colleges, business talk sessions with Brunei’s prominent start-up figures, and Young Business Leaders Talks.
The Spark and Create station at the event also offers interactive activities for younger participants, including educational games, art stations, and an entrepreneurship-themed treasure hunt, aimed at inspiring the next generation of thinkers and creators.
The UBD Alumni and Industry Partner Booth Exhibition highlights partnerships and innovations from across sectors, offering further opportunities for networking and collaboration.
InnovFest 2025 brings together students, researchers, industry experts, entrepreneurs and the public in a shared celebration of bold ideas, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth.
