TY  - JOUR
T1  - Challenges for Research Product Commercialisation: A Case of
Malaysian Academic Researchers
AU - Ismail, Norain AU - Nor, Mohd Jailani Mohd AU - Sidek, Safiah 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 12
IS  - 6
SP  - 1543
EP  - 1550
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2017.1543.1550
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2017.1543.1550
KW  - Commercialisation
KW  -research products
KW  -academic researcher
KW  -encourage academic researchers
KW  -product commercialisation
AB  - Research product commercialization have become the main catalyst for wealth creation of a country.
In Malaysia, commercialisation of research products especially from the university has been recognised as the
source of income. There are many supports have been put forward by Malaysian universities to encourage
academic researchers to commercialise their research products, however, the rate of success is still less
satisfactory. The purpose of this study is to discuss the challenges faced by four award winning academic
researchers in commercialising their research products. Interviews were conducted with four Malaysian
academic researchers who have successfully commercialised their research products. The study identified that
there are challenges with respect to funding, manpower, marketing strategies. The most challenging factor is
the knowledge and skills gaps between industry and academic researchers. Findings of this research can be
used as guidance for academic researchers to plan strategically for a successful commercialization for their
research products. These findings are also valuable for policy makers at the university and the government to
improve the success rate of research product commercialisation in Malaysia.
ER  -