Malaysia Digital Catalyst Grant (MDCG)
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) · Innovation grant
$235KUp to 50% of project cost, capped at RM1,000,000 (about $235,000), for projects of up to 1 year
MDEC co-funds Malaysian companies building and deploying advanced digital technology (e.g. AI, advanced software, connectivity).
Key terms
- Locally owned company incorporated in Malaysia with at least RM500,000 issued share capital
- In operation for at least one year at submission
- Grant covers up to 50% of project cost (max RM1,000,000); project runs up to 1 year
- One grant per project for companies with common shareholders
- Open year-round subject to funding
Eligibility
- Where
- Malaysia
- Stages
- seed, series-a, growth
- Needs VC/accelerator backing
- No
- Needs partner referral code
- No
- Must be incorporated
- Yes
- AI focus required
- No
- Students / researchers
- Not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Not eligible
Also required
- Malaysian-owned company
- Min. RM500,000 issued share capital
- At least 1 year in operation
How to apply
Read the guidelines on the MDEC MDCG page and apply online.
- Benefit
- cash
- Equity-free
- Yes
- Decision time
- —
- Credit validity
- —
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Status
- Open
Verified 2026-10-30 · source
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