Keynotes
Talks that make innovation feel possible, for conferences, leadership teams and campuses.
Prof. Sivarao Subramonian: from idea, to innovation, to impact
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr.Sivarao Subramonian
Engineer, inventor and Malaysia Best Innovator. He helps organisations turn ideas into innovation.
For 35 years, Prof. Sivarao has turned research into patents, products and people who know how to innovate.
- FIMechE
- Chartered Engineer, UK
- P.Eng. (PEPC)
- PTech.
- RTTP, UK
- HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
35+
years turning engineering into innovation
20+
patents granted, filed and transferred
40+
national and international innovation awards
MYR20M+
in research and innovation programmes led
Malaysia Best Innovator.
Presented by the Prime Minister in 2010, for his energy-saving locking system.
One method. Idea to impact.
The Sprint Method is his own three-stage path. Every programme he runs is built on it.
Stage 1
Innovation Sprint
Find the problems worth solving. Generate ideas worth backing.
Stage 2
Commercial Sprint
Test them against the market. Shape solutions people will actually adopt.
Stage 3
Pitch Sprint
Present the idea so decision-makers, funders and judges say yes.
What he brings to your organisation.
Sprint programmes
Two to three days that turn teams into innovators. Hands-on and HRD Corp claimable.
Advisory
Innovation systems, IP strategy and commercialisation, built to keep working after he leaves.
Competition coaching
From first idea to winning pitch at national innovation competitions such as KIK and NH-CIC.
Programmes for every kind of team.
Hands-on, two to three days, built around your real problems.
Innovation Sprint
Turn everyday challenges into practical, validated ideas.
Commercial Sprint
Validate ideas and plan how to implement them.
Power Pitch and Presentation
Get your ideas approved.
AI-Integrated Power Pitching
Use AI to build convincing presentations, fast.
AI Content and Slide Design
Design slides that persuade.
Effective Workplace Communication
Stronger teamwork, higher productivity.
Micro-Innovation for Productivity
Small, repeatable improvements on the production floor.
Innovation Sprint for Middle Management
Equip managers to lead improvement, not just report it.
Effective Workplace Communication
Stronger teamwork across shifts and departments.
Innovation Sprint for Academia
Generate high-impact research ideas.
Commercial Sprint for Academia
Turn research into commercial-ready solutions.
Power Pitch and Deck Design
Communicate research with impact, to funders and industry.
All programmes are HRD Corp claimable, can be tailored to your organisation, and are delivered with Apex Innovation Consulting.
Trusted by ministries, agencies and universities.
- Ministry of Works Malaysia
- Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Ministry of Higher Education
- Public Works Department (JKR)
- Royal Malaysian Customs
- MyIPO
- SIRIM
- Department of Standards Malaysia
- INTAN
- PLANMalaysia
- World Bank Smart Unibator, Bangladesh
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional
- Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
- Malaysian Maritime Academy
- Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia
- Melaka Fire and Rescue
- Department of Fisheries Malaysia
- Ministry of Education
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