The Malaysian Invention and Design Society is the largest body in Malaysia representing individuals, universities and companies who pursue excellence in invention, creativity, innovation, research and development, and industrial design. MINDS is responsible for promoting high standards of invention and design, fostering professionalism and encouraging continuing professional development amongst its members.

Our objectives are:

To encourage creative thinking and the spirit of invention among the people and businesses of Malaysia
To promote and enhance the development and utilisation of Malaysian inventions and designs
To provide advice and guidance to individual inventors and designers as well as companies involved in research and development
To offer support and guidance in the commercialisation of new inventions and product ideas
To provide professional development and training programs to enhance competitiveness

Vision

To make Malaysia the centre of excellence for inventions and industrial designs through MINDS. To encourage every Malaysian to be inventive and optimize each and every Malaysian invention for the benefit of society.

Mission

To encourage Malaysians to be creative and inventive and advise, guide and assist in the utilization of their inventions and designs.