UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
Unovate Centre


Unovate Centre 优创中心

Unovate is a combination of the Chinese character ‘优’ and the English word ‘innovate’. The new word means ‘excellence in innovation’. This is in line with UTAR’s new Chinese name ‘优大’. The business incubator was established on 17 January 2018.

Join the Entrepreneurship Community in UTAR

  • Objectives

    Unovate Centre has the following objectives:

    1. To foster an entrepreneurial culture in the campus.
    2. To nurture and accelerate the successful development of young businesses or start-ups during their early years.

  • Services Provided

    1. Shared co working space
    2. High-speed Internet access
    3. Business advice
    4. Networking connections
    5. Mentoring
    6. Training
    7. Assistance to set-up the company
    8. Legal advice

  • Eligibility

    1. All registered UTAR students, staff & alumni who have graduated within 2 years can apply to lease a space in the business incubator.
    2. UTAR students, staff & alumni must jointly own at least 51% of the for-profit commercial business during application time.

  • Term of leasing 

    1. Each incubatee can only lease up to a maximum of 2 years
    2. UTAR students who have graduated can continue to lease the space but is subjected to Clause (a) above.
  • Download Application Form