Malaysia Digital Catalyst Grant (MDCG)
Status not published
The page states the grant is available throughout the year, subject to availability of funds; the dated briefing sessions on the page are from 2024.
Up to 50% of total project cost for locally owned companies (30% for majority foreign-owned companies), capped at RM 1,000,000; projects run up to 1 year.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
public · national
Deadline: Open all year — The page states the grant is available throughout the year, subject to availability of funds; the dated briefing sessions on the page are from 2024.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: ai, deeptech, fintech
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Local companies: incorporated in Malaysia, minimum issued share capital RM 50,000, at least 51% Malaysian equity. Majority foreign-owned: issued share capital at least RM 500,000 and operating at least 1 year. Past MDEC grant recipients can reapply one year after project completion.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.mdec.my/grants/mdcg
"Up to fifty percent (50%) of the total project cost, subject to a ceiling limit of RM1,000,000 whichever is lower ... Minimum issued share capital of at least RM50,000.00. ... The grants opens on 9 September 2024 and will remain available throughout the year, subject to the availability of funds."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.mdec.my
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