(Bandar Seri Begawan, 18th) The Brunei Innovation Lab (BIL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the STEMSEL Foundation of Australia, formally establishing a strategic partnership and marking an important step forward for Brunei in strengthening technological capacity building, innovation ecosystem, and digital talent development.
The signing ceremony took place at the BIL Knowledge Hub (KHub) in Anggerek Desa, witnessed by government representatives, educators, ecosystem partners, industry stakeholders, and innovation practitioners.
BIL representative Awang Qaviem Yacob and STEMSEL Foundation representative Peng Choo signed the MoU on behalf of their organizations.
The partnership aims to accelerate future skills development through “Train-the-Trainer” programs, technical education initiatives, and the implementation of the RUNLINC artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (AIoT) learning platform in Brunei.
The Chairman of BIL stated at the event that this collaboration will help enhance local talent development and innovation ecosystem building, supporting BIL’s strategic focus on startup enterprise development and talent cultivation.
He emphasized the importance of hands-on and experiential learning, believing that this approach helps turn creativity into practical solutions and prototypes, and that the Train-the-Trainer mechanism will continuously enhance local capability.
The CEO of the STEMSEL Foundation pointed out that it is necessary to cultivate future-oriented mindsets and adapt to change through experiential learning, and that the RUNLINC platform can provide instant feedback and hands-on learning experiences, accelerating skill development while strengthening adaptability, critical thinking, and innovation.
Miroslav Kostecki, Chief Technology Officer of the foundation, also stressed that artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have extensive application potential in economic and industrial sectors, including innovation, entrepreneurship, agriculture, manufacturing, and smart industry applications.
He stated that AI-driven development tools such as RUNLINC can lower innovation barriers, reduce prototype development costs, and help startups and SMEs more quickly develop and implement technological solutions.
During the event, attendees observed demonstrations of the RUNLINC platform and visited an exhibition of projects developed by the STEMSEL program, while also exchanging ideas with educators and ecosystem partners on opportunities in AI, IoT, robotics, and digital innovation.
Afterwards, guests also visited the BIL 102 Workshop’s "Smart Monitoring Systems (AI & IoT) Bootcamp" project showcase, featuring prototype results covering environmental monitoring, agriculture, aquaculture, security systems, and automation, among others.
As a national-level technology startup and entrepreneur support platform, BIL is committed to connecting industry needs with innovators, and promotes local tech talent development through idea generation, prototype development, and commercialization projects.
The STEMSEL Foundation is an Australian educational and technology institution specializing in AI-IoT learning solutions and digital skills development, and strengthens innovation system capabilities through the RUNLINC platform.
Both parties stated that this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing technology education, promoting innovation-driven growth, and nurturing a new generation of talent for Brunei’s digital transformation.
BIL representative Awang Qaviem Yacob and STEMSEL Foundation representative Peng Choo signed the MoU on behalf of their organizations.
The partnership aims to accelerate future skills development through “Train-the-Trainer” programs, technical education initiatives, and the implementation of the RUNLINC artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (AIoT) learning platform in Brunei.
The Chairman of BIL stated at the event that this collaboration will help enhance local talent development and innovation ecosystem building, supporting BIL’s strategic focus on startup enterprise development and talent cultivation.
He emphasized the importance of hands-on and experiential learning, believing that this approach helps turn creativity into practical solutions and prototypes, and that the Train-the-Trainer mechanism will continuously enhance local capability.
The CEO of the STEMSEL Foundation pointed out that it is necessary to cultivate future-oriented mindsets and adapt to change through experiential learning, and that the RUNLINC platform can provide instant feedback and hands-on learning experiences, accelerating skill development while strengthening adaptability, critical thinking, and innovation.
Miroslav Kostecki, Chief Technology Officer of the foundation, also stressed that artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have extensive application potential in economic and industrial sectors, including innovation, entrepreneurship, agriculture, manufacturing, and smart industry applications.
He stated that AI-driven development tools such as RUNLINC can lower innovation barriers, reduce prototype development costs, and help startups and SMEs more quickly develop and implement technological solutions.
During the event, attendees observed demonstrations of the RUNLINC platform and visited an exhibition of projects developed by the STEMSEL program, while also exchanging ideas with educators and ecosystem partners on opportunities in AI, IoT, robotics, and digital innovation.
Afterwards, guests also visited the BIL 102 Workshop’s "Smart Monitoring Systems (AI & IoT) Bootcamp" project showcase, featuring prototype results covering environmental monitoring, agriculture, aquaculture, security systems, and automation, among others.
As a national-level technology startup and entrepreneur support platform, BIL is committed to connecting industry needs with innovators, and promotes local tech talent development through idea generation, prototype development, and commercialization projects.
The STEMSEL Foundation is an Australian educational and technology institution specializing in AI-IoT learning solutions and digital skills development, and strengthens innovation system capabilities through the RUNLINC platform.
Both parties stated that this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing technology education, promoting innovation-driven growth, and nurturing a new generation of talent for Brunei’s digital transformation.