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List of Grant from Ministries or Agencies 

The government of Malaysia under several ministries or agencies offered grants to the Malaysian and also Foreigners that looking forward to set up, expand, diversify and modernize their business in Malaysia. Below are the type of grant offered by ministries or agencies which we can give advisor on application.

CRADLE INVESTMENT PROGRAMME SPARKS (CIP SPARKS)

Cradle Fund Sdn bhd (CIP Spark is a Conditional Development / Pre-Seed Grant to fund.)

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Type Of Grant:

R&D

Maximum Grant RM150K

Status : 

Open

CIP SPARK is a grant of up to RM150,000 for a maximum duration of eighteen (18) months, covers the development and pre-commercialization of for technology start-ups. It is a funding in the form of a conditional grant to assist early-stage entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize their product. Upon receiving the fund, the CIP SPARK recipients are supported with business networking opportunities and other value-add services which will help nurture, develop and prepare them with business model development, market validation skill and market access.


CIP SPARK is open to both companies and individuals.CIP SPARK accepts applications from various stages from ideation, prototype development, product enhancement.CIP SPARK is disbursed to recipients via advance payment beginning of every milestone and reimbursement basis.CIP SPARK is a conditional grant, whereby one of the conditions, is that recipients are subject to pay back the amount disbursed in case of termination and other terms as stated in the funding agreement.

Criteria


APPLY AS INDIVIDUAL (MINIMUM GROUP OF 2 PAX)

  • Malaysians

  • Non- Malaysians Residing in Malaysia


APPLY AS PLT, ENT AND SDN BHD

  • Company Must Be Less Than 5 Years

  • Company's Revenue Must Not Exceed RM3 Million

  • No other Company holds 25% or More shareholding in your company

  • Majority Employees Must Be Malaysian (For < 51% Malaysian Owned)

  • Must Own IP Right (including University & Reseach Institute Spin-Offs)


Documents requested


You will need to submit your pitch deck based on the template provided. There are other documents for the purpose of the verification of eligibility, however these will only be required once your application has been shortlisted.


It will take around two (2) months from pitching to approval stage

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NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION SANDBOX (NTIS)

Mosti (Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation)

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Type Of Grant:

R&D

Maximun RM4Mil

Status : 

Open

Objective/Activity


NTIS is a facility that allows researchers, innovators, startups and high-tech entrepreneurs to test their products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms in a live environment.


Target Sectors

Opens to technologies, products, solutions and R&D for these prioritised sectors as below:

  • Medical and Healthcare Technology.

  • Manufacturing

  • Agriculture

  • Travel & Tourism

  • Education


Focused Technologies


It is open to all technologies, with priority given to the followings:


1. 5G/6G2. Sensor Tech3. 4d/5d printing4. Advanced Material  5. Advanced Intelligent Systems6. Augmented Analytics & Data Recovery7. Blockchain  8. Neuro Tech  9. Bioscience Tech10. Robotic11. Manufacturing Tech12. Electrical & Electronics13. Cybersecurity & Encryption14. Drones

Criteria

  • Malaysian individuals or Malaysian-owned companies. The primary applicant must be a Malaysian citizen above 18 years old and residing in Malaysia.

  • Foreign companies -  JV plans / incorporation of Malaysian-owned entity upon approval of application

  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 (Commercial Ready Prototype) and above

  • Have proof of technology ownership / permission to use the technology

  • Problems & Issues relating to market access / regulation


Financing schemes


4 types of funding schemes are available under NTIS:

  1. Single Site Sandbox – Maximum financing amount of RM250,000 in Full Grant to fund a single site sandbox solution

  2. Multi-Site Sandbox – Maximum financing amount of RM500,000 in the form of a Partial Grant (70%) to fund multiple site sandbox solutions

  3. Commercialisation – Maximum financing of RM4 million in the form of a Hybrid Fund; Grants and Convertible Promissory Notes to finance the commercialisation of the sandbox solution

  4. Matching fund with investors/corporates – Maximum allocation of RM15 million as a matching fund with investors and corporate companies. The financing instrument will be subject to agreement between MTDC and the participating investors and corporates

MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT

MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation)

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Type Of Grant:

Export

Maximum Grant up 300K life time

Status : 

Open

Objective/Activity


The Market Development Grant (MDG) is a support initiative in the form of a reimbursable grant. MDG was introduced in 2002 with the objective of assisting exporters in their efforts to promote Malaysian made products or services globally. The lifetime limit of MDG is RM300,000 and it is specifically formulated for Malaysian SME Companies, Professional Service Providers, Trade and Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Professional Bodies and Co-operatives.


[Note: MDG reimbursements are subject to the availability of the government funds]


What activities are eligible for grant funding?

Physical Events

  1. Participation in International Trade Fairs or Exhibitions held in Malaysia/Overseas

  2. Participation in Trade & Investment Missions (TIM) or Export Acceleration Missions (EAM)

  3. Participation in International Conferences Held Overseas

  4. Listing Fees for Made in Malaysia Products in Supermarkets or Hypermarkets or Retail Centres or Boutique Outlets Located Overseas

Virtual Events

  1. Participation in Virtual International Trade Fairs In Malaysia Or Overseas

  2. Participation In Business To Business (B2B) Meetings Related To Virtual Trade Investment Missions And Export Acceleration Missions


Criteria


  • Incorporated under Companies Act 1965

  • At least 60% Malaysian equity

  • In operation at least 1 year

  • Not government link companies

  • Register with Matrade

  • Exporting Malaysia Product / Service

  • Must Be Malaysian Brand (Made in Malaysia)

  • Maximum RM300,000


Who is eligible to claim for MDG? (please refer to MDG Guidelines)

  1. Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

  2. Professional Service Providers (Sole Proprietor Or Partnership)

  3. Trade & Industry Associations, Chambers Of Commerce Or Professional Bodies

  4. Co-operatives

INDUSTRY4WRD INTERVENTION FUND

MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Fund)

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Type Of Grant:

Software, Training

Combine Maximum RM500k

Status : 

Closed

Objective/Activity


Industry4WRD Readiness Assessment (Industry4WRD-RA) is a comprehensive programme to help firm assess their capabilities and readiness to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies and processes. The assessment uses a pre-determined set of indicators to understand their present capabilities and gaps, from which will enable firms to prepare to prepare feasible strategies and plans to move towards Industry 4.0. The Industry4WRD-RA will help firms to:


Determine their state of readiness in the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies

Identify the gaps and areas of improvement for Industry 4.0 adoption as well as opportunities for productivity improvement and growth and

Develop feasible strategies and plans to perform outcome-based intervention projects

Criteria


  • Incorporated under Companies Act 1965

  • Only for SME Company

  • At least 60% Malaysian equity

  • Obtain Manufacturing License & Business License

  • Grant of maximum RM 500,000 (70% Matching) if success or; Tax deduction of RM27,000 if not success. Can go for  Industry4WRD Domestic Investment Strategic Fund (DISF) provides matching grant in the form of 60:40 ratio maximum up to RM 5mil grant


SERVICES EXPORT FUND

MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation)

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Type Of Grant:

Export

Maximum Grant up to RM1.3Mil life time

Status : 

Open

Objective/Activity


SEF provides assistance to Malaysian Service Providers (MSPs) to undertake activities to expand and venture into the international market. The assistance is extended in the form of reimbursable grant. The grant disbursed is according to the maximum amount of each activity for the duration of the period 2021-2025.


The purpose are:

  • To increase the competitiveness of Malaysian Service Providers (MSPs) overseas;

  • To increase accessibility and expand export of MSPs in the global market;

  • To expand the scope for export promotion to gain market access and export opportunities for services; and

  • To raise the profile of Malaysia at the international level as competent service provider and brand Malaysia as a supplier of services.

Criteria


  • Incorporated under Companies Act 1965

  • At least 60% Malaysian equity

  • In operation at least 1 year

  • Not government link companies

  • Register with Matrade

  • Exporting Malaysia Product / Service

  • Must Be Malaysian Brand (Made in Malaysia)


RM 1.3 Million for period of 3 Years


ACTIVITIES ELIGIBLE FOR SEF  

Under Reimbursable Grants 


Activity 1 - RM50k : Promoting Malaysian expertise as a provider of services  at international events held overseas, such as a  speaker/ panelist/ trainer/ moderator at conferences/  forums/ workshops/ seminars; or As a participant in an international competition for the  services industry held abroad. 


Activity 2 - RM50k : Travelling expenses to international destinations for  tender bidding; or Purchasing tender documents for projects overseas. 


Activity 3 - RM100k : Conducting presentations to potential clients for assessing business and projects overseas. 


Activity 4 - RM100k : Rendering services for projects undertaken overseas. 


Activity 5 -RM3 Mil (SUPPENDED) Conducting a feasibility study for a specific international  project overseas. 3Mil "The application for  Activity 5 Services  Export Fund (SEF)  is temporarily  suspended until  further notice". 


 Activity 6 - RM200k : Initial costs for first 12 months of setting up a  commercial office overseas.  


Activity 7 - RM50k : Procuring commercial intelligence/ market reports for  assessing business opportunities or projects in  international markets. 


Activity 8 - RM50k :  Preparation of prototype, system customisation/  localisation to meet project requirements overseas. 


Activity 9 - RM50K : Participation fees in training programmes held overseas  by certified bodies/ institutions for exporting services. Training program is defined as an activity or activities that include  undertaking one or a series of courses to boost performance,  productivity, skills, knowledge and/ as required by the foreign party  or that Malaysian company that bidding/ targeting for, either  physically or online, and not covered by HRDF. The training covers for the preparation and implementation of the  specific projects or purposes.


Activity 10 - RM100k : Registration fees for overseas industry certification  including compliance to sustainability for exporting  services.  Sustainability is based on the four (4) category provided by United  Nation that include Human, Social, Economic and Environment. It  comprises of 17 sustainable development goals. The claim includes for Pre-implementation, Implementation and  Post-implementation of the certification. 


Activity 11 - RM200k : Purchasing/ hire purchase/ renting of software,  machinery and equipment for exporting services  overseas.  200,000.00 


Activity 12 - RM350k : Logistic costs involved in sending of Malaysian products  and/ or equipment abroad (port to port), for overseas  projects awarded to and implemented by Malaysian  service companies. 

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