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ICT INCENTIVES & GRANTS for SMEs

The Malaysia Productivity Blueprint (MPB) was launched in May 2017 to boost national productivity level. The MPB mapped the path forward on how to holistically address productivity enhancements across nine priority sub-sectors in which five sub-sectors focus on the services sector, three on the manufacturing sector, and one on the agriculture sector. The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) as the Delivery Management Office (DMO) for the MPB has been tasked as the Secretariat and facilitators that connect the dots between the public and private sectors. The Productivity Nexus serves as a platform for close collaboration among the stakeholders including academia and industry players in ensuring the industries identified under the MPB are achieved or exceeded in a sustainable manner.

For the ICT Services sub-sector, the significant productivity hurdle is indicated by the low awareness on the available incentives to promote proper utilization and adoption of ICT. Hence, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Incentives and Grants for SMEs-Phase 1 was objectively introduced to provide information on the available incentives and grants related to the ICTs and technologies for Malaysia-based Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

The list of incentives related to the ICT and technology adoption with respective agencies is presented in the table as follows.

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INTRODUCTIONTYPE : Grant

Steinbeis Innovation Voucherby Steinbeis Malaysia

Steinbeis Innovation Voucher (STIV) is essentially a matching innovation grant provided by Steinbeis Malaysia Foundation (STMY) to carry out technical and non technical research for industry players who engage Steinbeis Malaysia Foundation to help solve their industrial problems

APPLICANT CRITERIASPlease visit ....https://steinbeis.my

GRANT LIMITRM1.2 million or up to 70% of the total project cost, whichever lower.

Please visit .... https://steinbeis.my

PROCEDURES FLOW CHARTPlease visit .....https://steinbeis.my

TIMELINE FOR APPROVAL 8 weeks (provided that it is a complete submission and meet the requirements)

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CIP 300by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd

The CIP300 is a pre-commercialisation programme which provides a conditional grant and value added assistance amounting up to RM300,000 for entrepreneurs. It is intended to kick-start innovative technology based start-ups to develop and commercialise their products or services.

APPLICANTS CRITERIAPlease visit our website at: https://www.cradle.com.my

GRANT LIMITRM300,000

Please visit our website at: https://www.cradle.com.my

PROCEDURES FLOW CHARTPlease visit our website at:https://www.cradle.com.my

TIMELINE FOR APPROVAL From pitching stage to approval stage will take around Two (2) to Three (3) months. As for Approval stage to completion stage, it will take approximately up to Eighteen (18) months.

TYPE : Grant

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APPLICANT CRITERIASPlease visit ....http://www.mida.gov.my


Please visit ....http://www.mida.gov.my

PROCEDURES FLOW CHARTPlease visit ....http://www.mida.gov.my

TIMELINE FOR APPROVAL 6 weeks upon complete information

To cover investments in the manufacturing, agriculture, tourism (including hotel) and approved services sectors as well as R&D, training and environmental protection activities.�For ICTInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) products, systems or devices;digital convergence products or devices data storage systems or devices.�Digital entertainment or Infotainment products; a) Digital TV b) Digital home theatre system or products therec) Digital audio or video or image recorders or players.

High Technology Projectsby Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

TYPE : Tax Incentive

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INTRODUCTIONTYPE : Soft Loan

by Malaysia Development Bank (BPMB)

APPLICANT CRITERIASPlease visit ....http://www.bpmb.com.my/

GRANT LIMITRM3.0 billion

Please visit ....http://www.bpmb.com.my/

PROCEDURES FLOW CHARTPlease visit ....http://www.bpmb.com.my/

TIMELINE FOR APPROVAL

Industry Digitalisation Transformation Fund

• To accelerate industry adoption of Industry 4.0 related technologies thereby increasing the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the national economy

• Fund the transformation of Malaysia’s industrial capabilities by supporting the right ecosystem for Industry 4.0 to make Malaysia a preferred high technology manufacturing location

• Support the adoption of digital transformation across the Bank’s mandated sectors to develop digital-economy for the nation

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INTRODUCTIONTYPE : Soft Loan

by PLaTCOM Ventures Sdn Bhd

APPLICANT CRITERIASPlease visit ....http://www.platcomventures.com


Please visit ....http://www.platcomventures.com

PROCEDURES FLOW CHARTPlease visit ....http://www.platcomventures.com


Concept to Commercialisation Gap Fund (CCGF) / High Impact Programme 2 (HIP2)

High Impact Programme 2 introduces a matching grant for Malaysian SMEs called Concept to Commercialisation Gap Fund (CCGF), which is aimed at assisting local Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to fill the gap in the funding landscape and accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative, market-driven product/solutions/services, as well as increasing the creation of Intellectual Property for commercialisation.

8 weeks (provided that it is a complete submission and meet the requirements)

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INTRODUCTIONTYPE : Matching Grant

by PLaTCOM Ventures Sdn Bhd

APPLICANT CRITERIASPlease visit ....http://www.platcomventures.com

GRANT LIMIT

Please visit ....http://www.platcomventures.com

PROCEDURES FLOW CHARTPlease visit ....http://www.platcomventures.com


Innovation Business Opportunities (IBO)

National online IPR trading platform that is market-driven at its core. IBO enables inventors from private enterprises and public research institutions to display their inventions to potential buyers or licensors. Each technology that appears in IBO has been selected based on its quality and ability to meet industry needs.

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Film In Malaysia Incentive (FIMI)by Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia

APPLICANT CRITERIASPlease visit ....http://www.filminmalaysia.com

GRANT LIMIT30% cash rebate

Please visit .... http://www.filminmalaysia.com

PROCEDURES FLOW CHARTPlease visit .....http://www.filminmalaysia.com

TIMELINE FOR APPROVAL 8 weeks (provided that it is a complete submission and meet the requirements)

The Malaysian Government anticipates that this incentive will encourage production works and increase skill sets that would be of international standard for the populace throughout the ecosystem of the creative content industry.

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Public - Private Research Network (PPRN) 2.0 by Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia

APPLICANT CRITERIASRujuk Lampiran 1

GRANT LIMIT

WHY CANDIDATES FAIL?

Maksimum RM50 ribu untuk setiap projek bagi syarikat bersaiz mikro.Maksimum RM150 ribu untuk setiap projek bagi syarikat bersaiz kecil.Maksimum RM250 ribu untuk setiap projek bagi syarikat bersaiz sederhana.Maksimum RM350 ribu untuk setiap projek bagi syarikat bersaiz besar.

DURATION

Inisiatif PPRN menawarkan geran pemadanan untuk pelaksanaan projek inovasi dan syarikat yang terlibat akan bersama-sama membiayai sebahagian daripada kos projek. Pembiayaan kos projek oleh syarikat adalah berdasarkan kepada saiz syarikat, sama ada mikro, kecil, sederhana dan besar selaras dengan kriteria yang ditetapkan oleh SME Corp Malaysia.

1. Tempoh pelaksanaan projek selama 6 bulan bagi syarikat bersaiz mikro.2. Tempoh pelaksanaan projek selama 12 bulan bagi syarikat-syarikat bersaiz kecil, sederhana dan besar.

1. Cadangan projek tidak memenuhi skop projek (tiada elemen inovasi produk atau inovasi proses / perkhidmatan).2. Terdapat penyelesaian ke atas permasalahan teknologi syarikat di pasaran (off-the-shelve solution).3. Cadangan penyelesaian teknologi yang dicadangkan oleh penyelidik adalah tidak relevan dan viable.

TYPE : Matching Grant

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LAMPIRAN 1

Kriteria Permohonan Geran PPRN

Industri:

• Terbuka kepada semua perniagaan berdaftar diMalaysia yangmempunyai nilai jualantahunan melebihi RM100,000 dengan bukti penyata bank atau penyata akaun yang diaudit.

• Syarikatmestilahberdaftardenganmana-manaagensiatauplatformyangmenilaiprestasisyarikat seperti SME Corp Malaysia, Kementerian Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar & Perubahan Iklim dan sebagainya.

• SyarikatperlumemenuhisemuakriteriadalamBorangPenilaianKendiri.

• Syarikatmestilahdalamkategoriberdayasaing(businessplanyangjelas)sertaberdayamaju.

• PemilikanmajoritiwarganegaraMalaysia(>50%)bagiperniagaanbertaraf MNCdanLLC.

• SyarikatmestilahmendaftarpermohonanprojekPPRNdenganmelengkapkanborangyangdisediakan.

Penyelidik:

Permohonan terbuka kepada semua penyelidik IPT dan Institusi Penyelidikan Awam.

• Ketuapenyelidikdanpenyelidikmerupakanpekerjabertaraf tetapataukontrakdiIPTdanInstitusi Penyelidikan Awam.

• Tempohperkhidmatanketuapenyelidikhendaklahberbakisekurang-kurangnya24bulandaripada tarikh projek bermula.

• KetuapenyelidikmestilahwarganegaraMalaysia.

• Ketuapenyelidikbukandalamtempohcutibelajar/sabatikal/menyambungpengajian/latihan industri atau yang sama taraf dengannya.

• Penyelidikyangmengetuaisatu(1)projekdanmasihdalampelaksanaan,tidakdibenarkan

membida projek baru sehingga projek sedia ada selesai.

• Penyelidik yang telah disenarai hitam sebelum ini tidak bolehmemohon projek PPRNsehingga tempoh penggantungan tamat.

• Penyelidikperlumempunyaikepakaran,kemahiranataupengetahuandalamprojekyangdipohon.

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Main Business Activity: Software and consultancy company specializing in the development, implementation and support, and marketing of Human Resource SolutionFounder / Owner / CEO: JC Tan

Incentive: MSC pioneer status providing 5+5 years tax exemption by MDEC

Mr. Tan heard about MSC pioneer status in the ICT community. Despite having been incorporated 5 years earlier before application, Mr. Tan felt that he should give it a try despite negative comments from fellow ICT professionals. After application was submitted online, MDEC assigned a consultant to help the application process. There was not much challenges as the company was able to provide the required information and know its business model well. The process went smoothly and approval was obtained soon after 3 months. PureLogic Solutions is now in the second year of the 5 year extension.

Advice to other entrepreneurs:• Do not believe in what other people say about your chances of getting the

incentives• Just go and try. It’s not as tedious as you think and• Know your business model well

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Main Business Activity: Communication Analysis ProviderCo-founder / Director: Ms. Chai Seow Min

1) Incentive: MSC pioneer status providing 5+5 years tax exemption by Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

2) Incentive: CIP 300 by CRADLE

• CIP 300, a pre-commercialisation programme which provides a conditional grant and value added assistance amounting up to RM300,000 for entrepreneurs. It is intended to kick-start innovative technology based start-ups to develop and commercialise their products or services. This was granted by CRADLE, Malaysia’s early stage start-up influencer.

• Ms. Chai said the application process for CIP 300 was done online. It was rather straightforward and not complicated. A consultant was assigned to assist in the application. Thereafter, two rounds of pitching were made to CRADLE. Although for the presenters, these may be challenging on a personal basis as they have to make their business case, Ms Chai felt that it is part and parcel of the process in getting the incentive. Moreover, pitching is no stranger to a communication provider company like CommSights.

• Funds from CIP300 were deployed to develop a charting tool using API to read data from various sources and display them as charts without manual intervention. Funds were also used to develop another software tool to enable customers to view information from various different angles. These initiatives augur well for the CommInsights in its quest to fully adopt digitalisation.

Advice to other entrepreneurs• Be very clear of our corporate goals and they will lead you there. Be truthful,

honest and open

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Agensi Inovasi Malaysia3501, Level 3, Quill Building 3, Jalan

Teknokrat 5, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-8319 3116Fax: 03-8319 3499

Email: [email protected]: https://www.steinbeis.my

STEINBEIS MALAYSIA

No.5, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-2267 3633Fax: 03-2274 7970

Email: [email protected]: http://www.mida.gov.my

Bahagian Galakan Penggambaran Unit FIMI FINAS, 2nd Floor, Main Buildings,

Kompleks Studio Merdeka, Lot 1162, Batu 8, Jalan Hulu Kelang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-4104 1300Fax: 03-4106 8509

Email: [email protected]: http://www.filminmalaysia.com

MALAYSIAN INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MIDA) Sentral

PERBADANAN KEMAJUAN FILEM NASIONAL MALAYSIA (FINAS)

Level 20, Sunway Putra Tower, 100, Jalan Putra, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: 03-4045 8600Fax: 03-4045 8611

Email: [email protected]: https://www.cradle.com.my

CRADLE FUND SDN. BHD.3501, Level 3, Quill Building 3,

Jalan Teknokrat 5, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-8319 3116Fax: 03-8319 3499

Website: http://www.platcomventures.com

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PLaTCOM VENTURES SDN BHD

TALENT CORPLevel 6, Surian Tower

No.1, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-7839 7000Website: https://www.talentcorp.com.my

BANK PEMBANGUNAN MALAYSIA BERHADMenara Bank Pembangunan, Bank Wawasan,

1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Peti Surat 10788,50724, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2611 3888Fax: 03- 2698 5701

Website: http://www.bpmb.com.my

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