NICS CORPORATE ADVISORY · VERIFIED PROGRAMME REVIEW

35 grant listings checked.
Know what is open, closed or unconfirmed.

Reviewed 21 October 2026 · Malaysia time. This review covers the SMI Funding grant catalogue and related grant categories, using official agency material wherever available.

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2 announced open windows7 routes listed; intake check needed8 closed or paused8 intake unconfirmed10 legacy / unavailable offers
Priority deadline: DIAF-ESG — 31 October 2026. A published window remains subject to allocation and evaluation. “Apply Now”, registration, self-assessment and a historical brochure do not by themselves establish a funded intake. Where access failed, the uncertainty is stated.

35 programmes

Programme / agencyStatus at review dateFunding and support typeFinding and sources
DIAF-ESG AdoptionMIDAOpen window · subject to fundsDeadline: 2026-10-3150:50 matching reimbursement, capped at RM500,000 per company.Matching reimbursement grantMIDA’s live notice extends new DIAF-ESG applications through 31 October 2026. Evaluation and government funding availability still govern approval.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Malaysian-owned manufacturing and selected-services SMEs and mid-tier companies

Review sector eligibility, the official guideline and non-refundable processing fee, then confirm remaining allocation and apply through InvestMalaysia.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Official source

SKALA-IB inclusive-business scale-upSME Corp. MalaysiaAnnounced open · allocation checkOfficial SINAR listing: grants from RM13,000 to RM200,000; training depends on the package.Inclusive-business grantSME Corp’s SINAR page lists SKALA-IB applications from June 2026 until the funding commitment limit is reached. The announced window supports enquiries now; remaining allocation is not publicly confirmed.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

MSMEs adopting an inclusive-business model and eligible microenterprise participants

Confirm the relevant inclusive-business or micro scale-up track and remaining allocation directly with SME Corp.

Official programme text available through agency search index; direct page returned HTTP 403

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Official source

CIP SPARKCradleApplication route listed · confirm allocationUp to RM150,000 for up to 18 months.Conditional development / pre-seed grantCradle’s current CIP SPARK page lists Apply Now through its grant portal. Funding is conditional and can become repayable under the agreement. No dated closing window or remaining allocation is shown.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible early-stage technology companies or qualifying teams of individuals

Confirm current acceptance and prepare the IP, team and proposal evidence required by Cradle.

Direct agency page reviewed

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source · Supporting source 1

CIP SPRINTCradleApplication route listed · confirm allocationUp to RM600,000 for up to 18 months.Conditional convertible commercialisation grantCradle’s current CIP SPRINT page lists Apply Now through its grant portal. It describes conditional convertible funding with repayment triggers; no dated closing window or remaining allocation is shown.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible technology Sdn Bhd companies meeting Cradle’s age, revenue, IP and ownership rules

Check current acceptance with Cradle and review the funding agreement’s conversion, termination and repayment terms.

Direct agency page reviewed

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source · Supporting source 1

High Value-Added Market Development (GVMD / HVAD-M)MIDFEnquiry route listed · confirm intakeCurrent official page: RM50,000–RM1.5 million, up to 90% of eligible cost, reimbursable.Market-development reimbursement grantMIDF lists a grant enquiry/application email and current programme terms, including a RM1.5 million ceiling. No dated intake or remaining allocation is confirmed on the reviewed page.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible businesses commercialising complex or high-value products

Contact MIDF’s grant team to confirm current availability and eligible project costs before starting expenditure.

Direct agency page reviewed

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High Value-Added Product Development (GVPD / HVAD-P)MIDFEnquiry route listed · confirm intakePublished support: RM50,000–RM1.5 million, up to 90% of eligible cost, reimbursable.Product-development reimbursement grantMIDF’s product-development page lists grant terms and a grant-team application/enquiry email. It does not confirm a dated current funding window or remaining allocation.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Malaysian-owned businesses and qualifying research or government-related entities

Confirm current GVPD availability, ownership requirements and eligible costs with MIDF.

Direct agency page reviewed

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source · Supporting source 1

Malaysia Digital Catalyst Grant (MDCG)MDECApplication route listed · confirm intakeUp to RM1 million; published matching shares are 50% for local-owned and 30% for majority foreign-owned companies.Digital innovation matching grantThe live MDCG page displays Apply Now and describes an application route. It also retains 2024 briefing dates; no dated 2026 intake window or remaining allocation was verified.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible technology companies co-creating a solution with an independent end-user partner

Confirm that the relevant MDCG round is accepting applications before committing project expenditure.

Live MDEC page and Apply Now control reviewed in browser

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source

Market Development Grant (MDG)MATRADEClaims route listed · allocation checkReimbursable eligible export-promotion costs; RM300,000 lifetime ceiling.Export-promotion reimbursement grantMATRADE lists MDG claims through the MADANI Digital Trade Platform. Reimbursements depend on government funds. Many eligible event claims must be submitted within 30 calendar days; confirm the rule for the relevant activity.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Malaysian exporters, professional-service providers and qualifying industry bodies

Check your lifetime balance, eligible activity and exact claim deadline before committing costs.

Direct agency page reviewed

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National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS)MOSTI / NTIS / funding partnersFunding routes listed · confirm intakeTrack-specific support includes convertible, hybrid and matching funding; some ceilings reach RM4 million.Sandbox grant / convertible / hybrid fundingThe official NTIS funding page lists several funding tracks and an application route. Commercialisation support includes repayable or convertible elements; it is not a blanket RM4 million cash grant. Current track capacity is unconfirmed.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Malaysian innovators accepted into NTIS and meeting the selected funding partner’s rules

Confirm NTIS acceptance, available track, company contribution and conversion or repayment terms with the funding partner.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Digital Content Grant (DCG)MDECClosedCurrent grant categories and terms must be checked on MDEC’s page.Digital content grantMDEC’s live DCG 2026 page states Application Closed. Older Apply Now search snippets are inconsistent with the current page and should not be used to claim an open grant.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Malaysian digital-content creators and companies

Monitor MDEC for the next dated grant call and its category-specific conditions.

Direct agency page reviewed

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I-BAP Indian Small BusinessSME Corp. MalaysiaClosedPublished matching support: 50% of eligible expenses, up to RM100,000.Matching grantSME Corp’s programme page states that applications are closed. The published criteria and RM100,000 ceiling remain programme references, not evidence of a new intake.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible small businesses with at least 60% local Indian ownership

Wait for an official reopening and check the current ownership, MSME-status and operating-history conditions.

Official agency page text reviewed via web; direct HTTP fetch restricted

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Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant (MDAG)MDECClosedPublished historical ceiling: 70% of project cost up to RM5 million.Digital scale-up grantMDEC’s MDAG page states Application Closed and retains a 28 July 2023 application deadline. It is not a verified current grant opening.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Malaysia Digital or MSC companies at commercialisation and expansion stages

Wait for a new official call; assess any separately named MDEC grant on its own terms.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Malaysia Digital X-Port Grant (MDXG)MDECClosedPublished ceiling up to RM1 million; matching share differs by company ownership.Digital export matching grantMDEC’s current MDXG page is marked Application Closed. Its published funding ceiling and application instructions do not create a current open intake.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible export-ready technology companies

Monitor MDEC for a dated reopening before preparing an application against a new round.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Official source

PRESTIGE / PRESTIGE 2.0SME Corp. MalaysiaTemporarily closed · financingCurrent programme describes financing up to RM1 million, rather than the older RM500,000 grant listing.Repayable SME financingThe dedicated PRESTIGE 2.0 page says applications are temporarily closed because the committed allocation is full. This more specific notice takes priority over the general SINAR window. Its current offer is financing.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible high-growth and strategic-sector SMEs

Confirm reopening with SME Corp or the named implementation partner and review repayment terms.

Dedicated official page text available in agency search index; direct page returned HTTP 403

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Official source · Supporting source 1

RM5,000 MSME / PMKS Digital Grant MADANIMOF / BSN / MDEC / MCMCClosed · application form noticeHistorical support: 50% of the invoice up to RM5,000.Digitalisation matching grantBSN’s Apply Now link leads to its designated application platform, where the form states that applications closed effective 6 September 2025. No newer intake was verified despite the continuing promotional page.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible MSMEs, co-operatives and professional-service providers

Wait for an official reopening before treating the RM5,000 grant as available.

Direct agency page reviewed

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source · Supporting source 1 · Supporting source 2

SIRIM Smart Tech UpSIRIMPaused · Phase 3 not announcedPublished assistance: 50% support up to RM500,000 for projects and training.Technology matching assistanceThe live SIRIM announcement says Pilot and Phase 2 allocations are full and OSFA payments cannot proceed. Online self-assessment remains available while companies await the Phase 3 intake announcement.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible manufacturing and manufacturing-related SMEs and mid-tier companies

Use the self-assessment for preparation and monitor the official portal for Phase 3; registration alone does not reserve funding.

Live SIRIM announcement independently verified in browser

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Services Export Fund (SEF)MATRADEClosedNo new 2026 allocation according to MATRADE.Services-export fundMATRADE’s live closure notice states that SEF is fully closed after the allocation was used and that no new allocation was provided for 2026.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Malaysian services exporters reviewing historical SEF support

Do not submit on the basis of historical SEF publicity; monitor MATRADE for any new official allocation.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Bumiputera Enterprise Enhancement Programme (BEEP)SME Corp. MalaysiaIntake not confirmedNo current BEEP grant amount or allocation confirmed.Bumiputera enterprise supportA current BEEP grant intake could not be verified. Older BEEP and BEEP Plus references should be checked separately from newer financing schemes with different repayment terms.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Bumiputera SMEs; BEEP Plus has separate geographic and programme rules

Confirm the exact BEEP or BEEP Plus version, current eligibility and application window directly with SME Corp.

Specific agency programme URL returned HTTP 403; original archive source retained

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Galakan Eksport Bumiputera (GEB)SME Corp. MalaysiaCurrent intake not confirmedHistorical official brochure: matching grant up to RM250,000; current terms unverified.Export matching-grant referenceGEB appears in official historical export-enhancement material. The programme page could not be retrieved and no dated current reopening was verified.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Bumiputera-owned SMEs undertaking internationalisation

Ask SME Corp for written confirmation of the current intake, funding and application channel.

Historical official brochure reviewed; current programme URL returned HTTP 403

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Official source · Supporting source 1

Industry4WRD Intervention FundMIDA / MITICurrent intake not confirmedHistorical intervention-fund figures are not republished as a current entitlement.Industry 4.0 matching-grant referenceOfficial historical material describes the Intervention Fund, but no current funded application window was verified. An old grant description or readiness-assessment route does not confirm intake.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible manufacturing and related-services SMEs with the required readiness assessment

Ask MIDA whether new Intervention Fund applications and required assessments are currently accepted.

Current grant index reviewed; no current opening confirmed

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Micro Business Grant (GPM)SME Corp. MalaysiaCurrent intake not confirmedA current grant ceiling and allocation could not be verified.Microenterprise grant referenceThe listed GPM page could not be retrieved. Agency material still references GPM under Mikro MADANI, but that reference does not confirm a fresh 2026 application intake.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Microenterprises meeting the relevant programme rules

Ask SME Corp to confirm an active GPM window, current ceiling and application route.

Original programme URL returned HTTP 403; programme reference found in official index

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Official source · Supporting source 1

SMEs Go Global (SMEGG / SMEGO)SME Corp. MalaysiaCurrent intake not confirmedHistorical export-enhancement brochure lists a ceiling up to RM200,000; current terms unverified.Export matching-grant referenceOfficial historical export-enhancement material identifies SMEs Go Global, but no current application window was verified. A historical form or brochure does not establish that funding is open now.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible Malaysian SMEs planning internationalisation

Request current SMEGG intake and eligibility confirmation from SME Corp.

Historical official brochure reviewed; current programme URL returned HTTP 403

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Official source · Supporting source 1

SUPERB Bumiputera start-up schemeTERAJUCurrent intake not confirmedOlder advertised awards are not confirmed as current offers.Historical start-up grant referenceThe listed SUPERB criteria endpoint could not be verified and historical TERAJU stories refer to earlier award cycles. No dated current SUPERB intake was established.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Bumiputera founders reviewing older SUPERB publicity

Ask TERAJU for a current SUPERB call and avoid applying older age limits or award amounts to a new programme.

Old criteria endpoint failed; TERAJU official site and historical programme material reviewed

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Official source · Supporting source 1

Strategic Research Fund (SRF)MOSTICurrent call not confirmedFebruary 2026 PEMACU 2.0 announcement: SRF up to RM10 million; call-specific rules apply.Strategic R&D fundingMOSTI’s 2026 PEMACU 2.0 announcement gives an SRF ceiling up to RM10 million. It does not confirm an open October call. Older RM15 million publicity should not be applied to the new framework without checking the specific call.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible entities responding to the relevant strategic-technology call

Verify the current SRF or SRF-RFP call, scope and closing date with MOSTI.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Official source · Supporting source 1 · Supporting source 2

TeD under PEMACU 2.0MOSTICurrent intake not confirmedOfficial 2026 programme ceiling: up to RM4 million per project.Technology R&D fundingMOSTI’s February 2026 launch lists TeD support up to RM4 million. The current SDB portal lists PEMACU 2.0, but the reviewed public material does not establish an application window still open on 21 October.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible industry, research institutions and universities with strategic-technology projects

Ask MOSTI to confirm the current funding cycle and eligible project scope before applying through SDB.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Official source · Supporting source 1 · Supporting source 2

Applied Innovation Fund (AIF)MOSTILegacy listing · current intake unverifiedThe older RM500,000 ceiling is not verified as a current offer.Historical innovation-grant referenceThe older linked MASTIC address no longer exposes usable AIF programme details. No current AIF opening was verified; check the current SDB funding menu.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Innovators considering older AIF publicity

Confirm whether MOSTI offers an active AIF call or a different current scheme.

Linked MASTIC URL redirects to general portal; current SDB page reviewed

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Official source · Supporting source 1

BAP 2025 / BAP 4.0 grant listingSME Corp. MalaysiaLegacy grant · reopening unverifiedThe older advertised grant ceiling is not confirmed as a current offer.Historical matching-grant referenceA current reopening of the older BAP 2025 matching grant could not be verified. SME Corp’s 2026 SINAR material describes a BAP financing route, which must be assessed separately from the historical grant.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

SMEs reviewing older business-upgrading grant publicity

Confirm which BAP version is offered. Review the current financing card for repayment obligations.

Original programme URL returned HTTP 403; newer official SINAR financing description reviewed

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Official source · Supporting source 1

Bridging Fund (BGF)MOSTILegacy listing · current intake unverifiedOlder ceilings are historical and not confirmed as current offers.Historical technology-grant referenceBridging Fund (BGF) is an older scheme listing. No current opening under that exact scheme was verified; check the current SDB programme and funding-cycle notices.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Researchers and technology businesses reviewing older MOSTI schemes

Confirm the applicable current MOSTI scheme, project-readiness requirements and intake before preparing an application.

Old linked SDB /ms/ address returned HTTP 404; current SDB and 2026 launch reviewed

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source · Supporting source 1

Business Accelerator Programme (BAP 3.0)SME Corp. MalaysiaLegacy grant · current reopening unverifiedThe older RM400,000 grant listing is not verified as a current offer.Historical business-upgrading grantBAP 3.0 publicity refers to an older grant round. A current reopening was not verified. The newer SINAR BAP offer is financing and has a separate application and repayment structure.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

SMEs considering old BAP 3.0 publicity

Confirm an active grant call or assess the separately labelled 2026 BAP financing route.

Historical listing reviewed; original agency page restricted; newer official financing description checked

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High Impact Strategic Fund / High Impact Fund (HISF)MIDAUnavailable in listed application formHistorical ceilings are not verified as current funding offers.Historical investment matching-grant referenceMIDA’s InvestMalaysia grant-application guide lists High Impact Fund among funds not available in that new-application form. No current reopening was verified.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Companies reviewing older MIDA investment-grant listings

Confirm the exact fund and current application route directly with MIDA before relying on the older listing.

Official InvestMalaysia application guide reviewed

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Industry4WRD Domestic Investment Strategic Fund (DISF)MIDAUnavailable in listed application formHistorical ceilings are not verified as current funding offers.Historical investment matching-grant referenceMIDA’s InvestMalaysia grant-application guide lists Domestic Investment Strategic Fund among funds not available in that new-application form. No current reopening was verified.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Companies reviewing older MIDA investment-grant listings

Confirm the exact fund and current application route directly with MIDA before relying on the older listing.

Official InvestMalaysia application guide reviewed

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MADANI Smart Automation Grant (SAG MADANI)MIDACurrent reopening not verifiedHistorical published support: 70% matching up to RM1 million; not a verified current offer.Historical automation matching grantThe available SAG MADANI guideline is from October 2023. The InvestMalaysia user guide says SAG MADANI is not available in that new-application form; no current reopening was verified. The separate PENJANA e-SAG portal also carries a pause notice.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Eligible manufacturing and selected-services companies reviewing SAG MADANI

Ask MIDA specifically about SAG MADANI availability. Do not infer a reopening from an older SAG or automation-grant page.

Direct agency page reviewed

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Official source · Supporting source 1 · Supporting source 2

MDEC Smart Automation Grant (SAG)MDECLegacy programme · current intake unverifiedThe older RM200,000 matching-grant ceiling is not verified as a current offer.Historical services-automation matching grantThe MDEC SAG listing relates to the older PENJANA programme. No current official reopening under that exact name was verified; current MDEC grants have separate conditions and statuses.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Services SMEs and mid-tier companies reviewing PENJANA-era automation support

Check MDEC’s current grant directory and ask about a dated SAG reopening before relying on the older offer.

Old programme route unavailable; official current grant directory reviewed

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Official source

Technology Development Fund 1 (TeD1)MOSTILegacy listing · current intake unverifiedOlder ceilings are historical and not confirmed as current offers.Historical technology-grant referenceTechnology Development Fund 1 (TeD1) is an older scheme listing. No current opening under that exact scheme was verified; check the current SDB programme and funding-cycle notices.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Researchers and technology businesses reviewing older MOSTI schemes

Confirm the applicable current MOSTI scheme, project-readiness requirements and intake before preparing an application.

Old linked SDB /ms/ address returned HTTP 404; current SDB and 2026 launch reviewed

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source · Supporting source 1

Technology Development Fund 2 (TeD2)MOSTILegacy listing · current intake unverifiedOlder ceilings are historical and not confirmed as current offers.Historical technology-grant referenceTechnology Development Fund 2 (TeD2) is an older scheme listing. No current opening under that exact scheme was verified; check the current SDB programme and funding-cycle notices.
Eligibility, next step and evidence

Researchers and technology businesses reviewing older MOSTI schemes

Confirm the applicable current MOSTI scheme, project-readiness requirements and intake before preparing an application.

Old linked SDB /ms/ address returned HTTP 404; current SDB and 2026 launch reviewed

Original SMI catalogue entry

Official source · Supporting source 1