What is GENOVASI?

Before my literature, Pak Din ask to write about Genovasi,I have no idea about what meaning of Genovasi. I never hear that word before,maybe because I never do a research about innovation and my knowledge less because I do not read. Then, I do some research and get information about Genovasi.

Genovasi which is the combination of “Generasi” and “Inovasi” or “The Innovation Generation”. Genovasi is the innovation organization to propagate innovation and design thinking skills, creating services and solutions that improve the economy and quality of life. 

The establishment of Genovasi as an innovation organization where young Malaysians will be able to receive an induction into innovation is spearheaded by Unit Inovasi Khas (UNIK) under the Prime Minister’s office. Genovasi will provide young professionals and graduates with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to become Innovation Ambassadors via the Innovation Ambassador Development Programme.

Genovasi was established by Unit Inovasi Khas (UNIK), a unit under the Prime Minister's Department. UNIK chief executive Datuk Kamal Jit Singh says that Genovasi is a way to address the shortage of innovative minds in multi-national companies (MNCs).

Genovasi will produce Innovation Ambassadors who will be catalysts for change to spread the concepts, best practices and applications of innovation. They will actively apply the innovation skills and methodologies they have learn through Genovasi to real situations where innovation can bring about progress, a better quality of life as well as solutions for the nation.The innovation ambassadors would be the “Generasi Inovasi”, a generation of innovators  who would play an active role in enhancing and improving the country, and Genovasi would provide an avenue for youth to integrate with the nation, offering their passion and commitment to build a Malaysia that is able to reach for the stars.

Genovasi also can help us to develop future innovators through  Innovation Ambassador Programme. If you all are passionate about creating value, making a difference and making an impact in a person's experience, can be it in that community, your organization or even on a bigger scale, the Innovation Ambassador Programme may be able to help you with that. It's not just about pursuing your interest but equipping yourselves with skills to innovate, give you a headstart in developing your talents and career along the way.

Why Malaysia must be more Innovative?

Our Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said that the next driver for the Malaysian economy will be innovation

An innovation-driven economy will enable the nation to further develop its science and technology sector. making it a force to be reckoned with globally.

This needs to happen if the country aspires to surge ahead of countries already famous for their science and technology prowess, like South Korea and Japan.

Another crucial factor to achieving such prowess is to stem or reverse Malaysia’s brain drain – its loss of expertise to other nations.

A fledgling innovation economy in the country would open up opportunities for local talents, thus reducing the brain-drain problem.

However,our ministry is also reaching out to talented Malaysian overseas to encourage them to share their knowledge and expertise with their counterparts in the science and technology sector at home.

Certain research areas, such as aerospace, cyber security and nuclear power, could do with contributions from our talented scientists residing overseas.

We want them to know that there are opportunities here for them to play a vital part in.Tweaks The ministry has modified its brain-gain programmed to make it more appealing to Malaysian experts working overseas. Besides offering better monetary rewards, it is also leveraging on social capital to woo these people to work for the country.

Many of them have built lives overseas and it would be unfair to expect them to uproot themselves and come home.

Instead, the ministry is coaxing these experts to team up with scientists in Malaysia, in order to effect a transfer of knowledge.

According to Ongkili, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry will be consulted for more opinions on how the brain-gain programmed can be improved.

 Keeps in touch with Malaysian embassies around the world, which helps it identify potential Malaysians who can contribute to the science and technology sector.

As an added measure to encourage innovative thinking among Malaysians, the ministry will be rolling out the National Innovation Foundation soon, and has declared 2010 as the year of creativity and innovation.

These measures, will provide a platform for any Malaysian to present ideas.

Malaysia is a creative lot and can move forward to seeing what comes up.