As the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025 approaches, VentureTECH is poised to play a central role in championing Malaysia’s homegrown high-technology ecosystem. This premier defence, aerospace, and maritime exhibition offers a strategic platform to showcase Malaysia’s evolving capabilities in key high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.
As an impact investment company, VentureTECH’s participation at LIMA 2025 reflects its steadfast commitment to nurturing homegrown technology companies. More than an exhibition, LIMA 2025 serves as a national stage where VentureTECH will proudly present three of its dynamic investee companies, i.e. NDE Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd, Aerodyne Group and SS Rover Sdn Bhd, each exemplifying Malaysia’s commitment to industrial resilience and sovereignty.
Building National Capability Through Strategic Investment
VentureTECH’s investments are crucial in shaping Malaysia’s industrial future, with a strong focus on biotechnology and bio-based industry, green technology and emerging industries. By supporting homegrown companies in these areas, VentureTECH ensures that Malaysia remains competitive and advances its industrial self-reliance. These investments foster technological innovation and enhance local capabilities that are essential for national security, resilience, and long-term economic stability.
Beyond direct industry growth, VentureTECH’s strategic approach generates a ripple effect across the broader economy. It drives the development of related sectors such as advanced manufacturing, R&D and infrastructure, creating jobs and promoting widespread technological adoption. By investing in locally-owned companies, VentureTECH is building a sustainable foundation for Malaysia’s future, one that supports the country’s ambition to be a leader in global high-tech industries.
To date, VentureTECH has invested in 29 companies, collectively creating more than 3,000 jobs across strategic HGHV sectors.
Global Market Access: Gateway to New Horizons
As one of Asia Pacific’s largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions, LIMA 2025 is not just a local event. It is a global platform. It attracts OEMs, global defence delegations, investors and industry leaders from over 30 countries. For VentureTECH’s investee companies, this global exposure is a launchpad for cross-border partnerships, technology co-development and international expansion.
By participating in LIMA 2025, these companies can benchmark their innovations against global leaders, boost their brand visibility and position themselves for success in competitive international markets.
Championing Malaysia’s Tech Vanguard
Each investee company featured by VentureTECH at LIMA 2025 brings distinct capabilities to the forefront:
- NDE Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd A leading Malaysian provider of engineering inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), training and consultancy services for industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, utility, fabrication
,and construction.
- Aerodyne Group A global leader in drone-based enterprise solutions, operating across agriculture, energy
,and infrastructure sectors.
- SS Rover Sdn Bhd A technology company driving the global blue economy by delivering comprehensive underwater solutions, fostering collaboration
,and positioning ASEAN as a strategic hub for subsea robotics.
Their participation, powered by VentureTECH’s strategic investment, will highlight the maturing capabilities of Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem.
Strategic Visibility with National Backing
Showcasing these companies under the VentureTECH banner adds a layer of credibility and national endorsement. Their presence as part of Malaysia’s official delegation sends a powerful message to both domestic and international stakeholders – these companies are not just startups or suppliers, but trusted national champions with solutions aligned to Malaysia’s security, and industrial, and technological priorities.
This visibility builds confidence among potential investors, partners, and government buyers, boosting the likelihood of future collaborations, funding opportunities, and inclusion in national procurement pipelines.
Cross-Sector Collaboration: Unlocking Dual-Use Potential
LIMA 2025 is a focal point for the aerospace and defence industries and a convergence hub for a wide range of sectors, including smart cities, logistics, marine engineering, infrastructure and digital technology. This unique environment fosters cross-sector collaboration, creating opportunities for dual-use technologies that can serve multiple industries.
By participating in LIMA 2025, VentureTECH’s investee companies stand to unlock new growth opportunities, increase their attractiveness to investors and clients and drive strategic collaborations that support both national development and global innovation goals.
Aligning with National Agendas
VentureTECH’s participation in LIMA 2025 also aligns closely with the goals of the Twelfth Malaysia Plan and the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA 2035). These policies emphasise the importance of increasing Bumiputera ownership in HGHV industries and strengthening Malaysia’s industrial and technological sovereignty.
Through equity investment and long-term value creation, VentureTECH supports the emergence of local tech champions that are capable, competitive and nationally strategic.
Source: Teraju
Looking Ahead
LIMA 2025 is not merely a showcase of Malaysian capability but a declaration of intent. It represents a bold step toward self-reliance, resilience and technological mastery. For VentureTECH, it is an opportunity to reinforce a long-standing vision – to empower Malaysia through the rise of high-impact, high-tech, locally owned companies.
By championing homegrown innovation, facilitating global access, and enabling strategic partnerships, VentureTECH is helping to shape a future where Malaysia is not only a user of cutting-edge technologies, but a creator, owner and exporter of them.
