In 2025, Nextgreen reaffirmed its commitment to the UPM CEO @ PTJ Programme, an initiative that connects industry leaders with students and the university community through structured knowledge and expertise sharing. In collaboration with the Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (FBSB), Nextgreen actively participated in joint research initiatives and academic–industry engagements, strengthening the alignment of scientific research with industry needs.
The company continued to support talent development through industrial training placements, industry-led knowledge sharing sessions, and site visits, providing students with valuable practical exposure and real-world insights. These efforts contribute to the development of skilled, industry-ready graduates and future professionals in biotechnology and sustainable industries.
As a valued industry partner, Nextgreen also sponsored the Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Ts. Dr. Hidayah Ariffin, which included the Nanocellulose Technology Transfer Letter of Intent (LOI) Ceremony, marking a key milestone in industry–academia collaboration. In addition, Nextgreen supported the Majlis Anugerah Pelajar Cemerlang 2025 organised by FBSB, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to educational excellence, knowledge transfer, and future-ready human capital development.
Nextgreen continued its partnership with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through various initiatives, including industrial training placements, research support, joint publications and industry exposure visits. This collaboration emphasises meaningful knowledge exchange while strengthening students’ practical skills and industry awareness, equipping them with the competencies required to address real-world professional challenges.
Nextgreen strengthen its collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) through a range of initiatives, including industrial training placements, matched funding programmes, and industry-oriented knowledge-sharing sessions. UMPSA also supports Nextgreen’s R&D activities by providing laboratory testing and technical services, reinforcing a strong industry–academia partnership that advances research excellence and innovation.
Nextgreen and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) formalized a five-year collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance education, research, and sustainable development initiatives. The partnership encompasses collaborative research projects, joint publications, student and staff mobility programs, and industrial exposure visits, facilitating knowledge exchange in science, technology, and innovation. Through this strategic collaboration, both parties aim to nurture young talent and strengthen capabilities that support a more sustainable and innovation-driven future.
Nextgreen formalized its collaboration with Taylor’s University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academia–industry engagement, with a focus on talent development, research innovation, and sustainable growth. The partnership includes industry-driven knowledge-sharing sessions and site visits, marking Taylor’s University as Nextgreen’s first private higher education institution partner. Through this collaboration, both parties are committed to advancing innovation, academic excellence, and a shared vision for a more sustainable future.
Through its collaboration with the Bioeconomy Corporation, Nextgreen continues to accelerate business and innovation growth by securing strategic government funding for R&D initiatives. The partnership is further strengthened through Bioeconomy Corporation’s role in facilitating linkages with key government agencies and industry stakeholders, fostering a supportive and enabling ecosystem for the development and commercialisation of bio-based solutions.
Nextgreen collaborates with the Department of Agriculture (DOA) Malaysia to conduct field trials of its biofertilizer products specifically on durian. These R&D activities evaluate agronomic performance and soil health benefits, supporting the validation and optimization of biofertilizer formulations to enhance durian growth and productivity.
Nextgreen in collaboration with MADA, conducted structured field trials of NexBooster™, a liquid biofertilizer, in paddy fields. The R&D evaluation focused on crop growth response, yield performance, and soil health parameters, providing technical validation and supporting the optimization of NexBooster™ as a sustainable input for improved rice productivity.
NAFAS supports Nextgreen by providing industry and farmer-centric input on biofertilizer application practices and field implementation, leveraging its extensive engagement with the agricultural community. This collaboration helps ensure that Nextgreen’s biofertilizer solutions are practical, field-relevant, and aligned with farmers’ needs and prevailing agricultural practices.
Nextgreen collaborates with SIRIM Academy to leverage technical expertise in product carbon footprint (PCF) assessment. Through this collaboration, R&D activities are supported by structured methodologies, training, and technical guidance to quantify greenhouse gas emissions across the product life cycle. This partnership strengthens Nextgreen’s internal capability in carbon footprint evaluation, supports data-driven process optimisation, and ensures alignment with relevant standards and best practices for sustainability and environmental performance reporting.
In collaboration with MARDI, Nextgreen is conducting field trials to evaluate the performance of our biofertilizers for paddy. This partnership strengthens the scientific validation and optimization of the formulation, supporting sustainable plant growth, improved soil health, and increased agricultural productivity.
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