Nasdaq listed Micron Technology, Inc. will be investing RM1 million to strengthen collaboration, research, and development projects with local universities over the next five years. Funding will go towards grants supporting research in the areas of semiconductor materials, smart manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.
Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang said “The RM1 million grant funding to local universities by Micron today further reinforces the company’s commitment to using its leadership, influence, and resources to create positive change, on top of its relentless efforts in employee wellbeing, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.”
This partnership between Micron and Universiti Sains Malaysia is set to create new growth opportunities and such collaborations will transpire between other various institutors and companies.
“Malaysia is critical to our global manufacturing footprint, and we hope the funding and knowledge transfer to local universities will strengthen the local semiconductor ecosystem, advance R&D and deepen science, technology and engineering skills in the local talent pool,” said Amarjit Singh Sandhu, Corporate Vice President and Country Manager of Micron Malaysia. “We aim to use our presence and influence to contribute to Malaysia’s economy, including generating quality jobs and increasing the country’s productivity, efficiency, and global competitiveness.”
USM is the first university partner to receive funding from Micron.
