Dr. Norilmi Amilia Ismail

CEO

SpaceIn Sdn Bhd

Dr. Norilmi Amilia Ismail is a space engineer, entrepreneur, and educator specializing in satellite IoT systems and small satellite technology. She holds a Master’s in Space Mission Analysis and Design and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, and is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia. As the Founder & CEO of SpaceIn Sdn Bhd, she leads efforts to develop low-cost nanosatellite IoT solutions that provide connectivity for industries such as agriculture, forestry, and oil & gas. In 2023, SpaceIn launched its first technology demonstration satellite via SpaceX. Her work bridges academia and industry, focusing on developing nanosatellite-based IoT systems to enable remote connectivity, enhance digital transformation, and create sustainable solutions for underserved communities. She serves as assistant secretary of the Malaysia Space Industry Consortium (MASIC), contributing to industry collaborations and advancing the national space agenda.

Programmes

From Orbit to Opportunity: Building Malaysia’s SpaceTech Startup Economy

Startup Village

As space technology moves from government-led programmes and research laboratories into commercial applications, a new generation of SpaceTech startups is emerging across Malaysia and the region. This session explores what it takes to turn space innovation into investable, scalable businesses, from research and technology development, to funding, market access, partnerships and regional expansion. Bringing together the perspectives of a national startup ecosystem leader and a SpaceTech founder, the discussion will examine how Malaysia can build the talent, capital and ecosystem needed to grow competitive space startups and unlock new opportunities across Earth, orbit and beyond.

Day 2

Scaling Innovation Ecosystems for a Borderless Economy. Earth Orbit and Beyond

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