Division of Industry Network, Community & Institutional Sustainability

SOCIAL INNOVATION & KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER UNIT

"Becoming a leader in the field of social innovation and knowledge transfer, leveraging university research to enhance the well-being of underprivileged groups at both local and international levels."

Our Vision

Designing and implementing social innovation and knowledge transfer programs effectively through strategic partnerships to enhance the well-being of underprivileged groups at the local and international levels.

Our Mission

 Providing expertise, consulting services, and serving as a reference center for social innovation and knowledge transfer, while actively promoting community engagement and involving other stakeholders in efforts to develop sustainable communities and create positive impacts in poverty management.


  • OBJECTIVE 1

    Implementing high-impact projects that focus on three (3) main clusters: Socio-economic Development, Human Capital Development, and Education Development, showcasing positive impacts in poverty management and enhancing the well-being of underprivileged communities.q

  • OBJECTIVE 2

    To serve as the primary reference center in social innovation and knowledge transfer, providing guidance and resources to the community, universities, strategic partners, and other stakeholders in Planning, Implementing, Managing, and Monitoring (4M) high-impact projects.

  • OBJECTIVE 3

    Fostering collaborations with universities, strategic partners, and other stakeholders to generate knowledge, technology, and best practices in social innovation and knowledge transfer, with the aim of reducing social gaps and enhancing the well-being of underprivileged communities.


MAIN CLUSTER

Our Team

We Are Proud to Present You Our Achievements in 2023

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Division of Industry and Community Network
Level 1, Chancellory II, Building E42
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang

Tel :+604 - 653 2902 / 6413  |  Fax :+604 - 653 2903 / 6406  |   Email: dvc_icn@usm.my