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BRIDGING FUND (BGF) GRANT-STARTING BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA

Research and Development (R&D) and innovation are key drivers of Science & Technology development in a knowledge-based and innovation economy

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GRANT MALAYSIA
• Quantum: RM4,000,000

Wealth & Well-being

Development of technology, creation of new products and services are important to generate wealth and well-being of the community as well as to enhance the competitive advantage of the country’s R&D

  • Quantum: RM4,000,000
  • Duration: 36 months

Eligibility

Bridging Fund Eligibility (PKS & Startups):

  • Company Registration:
    • Registered with SSM (Malaysian companies) or local authority (Sabah/Sarawak)
  • Startup Eligibility:
    • Majority Malaysian ownership (>50%)
    • Minimum paid capital of RM10,000
    • At least 2 company directors
    • Technology-based/related business
    • In operation for less than 5 years

Scope of Funding

 Design (product & visual communication)

  • Accreditation/Certification (excluding factory/OEM)
  • Incubation services (technical advice, consultancy)
  • Project-related human capital development (GMP, Halal, HACCP training)
  • Product market validation & modification
  • Purchase/lease of project-related equipment/facilities (up to 40% of total grant)
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Objective

  1. Reduces the valley of death between pre-phases commercialization to commercialization;
  2. Increase readiness of output products R&D to penetrate the market
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Accelerating Innovation and Commercialization

Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a regional innovation hub by providing various funding opportunities for startups, SMEs, researchers, and technology-driven companies

One of the most valuable initiatives available is the Bridging Fund (BGF), a grant introduced by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to help organizations transform research and innovation into commercially viable products and services.

Ecosystem

higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 7–9), where prototypes have been developed, tested, and are approaching commercial deployment. for commercialization.

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