Strategic Alliance among university-industry-community is now considered necessary in view of not only the possible mutual gains for all of the parties involved but also the immense benefits towards nation building and the wider economy.

To further enhance the contribution of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) in the area of engineering and technology, through the strategic partnership among UTeM, industry and community, Industry and Community Network Centre (ICNet) was established on 18th December 2008 with the approval by UTeM Executive Council. Previously it was under the umbrella of UNIC (University of Industry Centre). The new management of ICNet is under the administration of the Chancellery. The centre acts as a bridge between academia, industry and community. It also plays the role of fostering relationship with the industry and community from various aspects, which include students practical training, industrial exposure, staff industry attachment, research collaborations and other related activities. ICNet is headed by Prof. Madya Dr. Chong Kuan Eng, the Director of ICNet.