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Strategic Research Fund (SRF) Malaysia | Grants for High-Impact R&D

Malaysia’s Strategic Research Fund providing up to RM15 million in financial support for eligible projects, TRL 2–9, including matching grants for SMEs and full grants for startups, spin-offs, and institutions

Funding Scope and Duration;

The Strategic Research Fund offers substantial financial support for eligible projects:

  • Funding amount up to RM15 million
  • Maximum project duration: 36 months
  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL): TRL 2–9 depending on project stage and category (central.mranti.my)

For SME applicants, the programme may operate as a matching grant, where companies contribute part of the project cost. Certain startup, spin-off, and higher learning institution projects may qualify for full grant support. (mranti.my)

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MRANTI Strategic Research Fund (SRF) Grant in Malaysia

The Strategic Research Fund (SRF) is a high-impact research funding programme introduced by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to support strategic research and innovation projects in Malaysia. The programme is aligned with the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP/DSTIN), the 10-10 MySTIE Framework, and MOSTI’s national technology roadmap.

The fund focuses on accelerating the development of advanced technologies, innovative processes, and value-added products that can generate strong socioeconomic impact for the country. It also supports projects that help Malaysia strengthen its Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economy (STIE) ecosystem.

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Key Objectives of the SRF Programme

The MRANTI Strategic Research Fund aims to:

  • Support the development of high-impact Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economy (STIE) initiatives
  • Encourage research and development of new technologies, innovative solutions, and advanced products
  • Foster the growth of emerging technology clusters related to MRANTI’s prioritised 4IR technologies
  • Promote strategic R&D projects with strong commercialization and socioeconomic potential
  • Bridge the gap between proof-of-concept research and real-world implementation
  • Support national priorities outlined in Malaysia’s NSTIP and MOSTI technology roadmap
MRANTI Strategic Research Fund in Malaysia supporting high-impact STIE initiatives, advanced technologies, innovation, commercialization, and national R&D priorities.

Opportunities Under the Grant

The SRF programme provides a major opportunity for organizations and innovators working on experimental and advanced R&D projects. It particularly supports technologies moving through the “Valley of Death,” where research transitions from concept validation to commercial readiness.

MRANTI’s implementation of SRF focuses on sectors such as:

  • Sustainable mobility
  • Agri tech and sustainable agriculture
  • Healthcare and health tech
  • Drone technology
  • 5G and Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Green and future technologies
SRF programme by MRANTI supporting advanced R&D projects in Malaysia, helping innovators bridge the Valley of Death across sustainable mobility, agri tech, health tech, drones, 5G, Industry 4.0, and green technologies.

Funding Scope & Duration

The Strategic Research Fund offers substantial financial support for eligible projects:

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  • Funding amount up to RM15 million
  • Maximum project duration: 36 months
  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL): TRL 2–9 depending on project stage and category (central.mranti.my)

For SME applicants, the programme may operate as a matching grant, where companies contribute part of the project cost. Certain startup, spin-off, and higher learning institution projects may qualify for full grant support. (mranti.my)

Eligible Applicants

The SRF programme is open to a wide range of organizations and institutions, including:

  • Higher education institutions
  • Public research institutes
  • Private R&D laboratories
  • Startups and SMEs
  • Large companies and multinational corporations
  • Government agencies
  • Subnational government bodies
  • Technology-based firms and innovation-driven entities (mastic.mosti.gov.my)

Eligibility Requirements

Projects applying for the SRF grant should meet the following criteria:

  • Strategic and high-impact research focus
  • Clear and well-defined research objectives
  • Strong commercialization or socioeconomic impact potential
  • Advanced technology integration
  • Project stage within TRL 2–9
  • Alignment with MOSTI and MRANTI priority sectors
  • Financial and operational capability to execute the project successfully (mastic.mosti.gov.my)

For startups, applicants generally must:

  • Be registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
  • Have majority Malaysian ownership
  • Operate in technology or innovation-related sectors
  • Demonstrate scalability and growth potential (mastic.mosti.gov.my)
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Applying for government grants can be complex due to detailed documentation, proposal preparation, technical evaluation, and compliance requirements. This is why many companies work with experienced grant advisory firms to improve approval success rates and simplify the process.

SMI FUNDING, as a financial advisory and grant consultancy firm, supports organizations throughout the entire SRF application journey. Their services include:

  • Grant eligibility assessment
  • Proposal writing according to MOSTI guidelines
  • Documentation preparation
  • Grant application submission
  • Process coordination between departments
  • Follow-up until approval and fund disbursement

With an experienced team of financial consultants and updated knowledge of grant policies, SMI FUNDING maintains a strong grant application approval track record and helps ensure a smoother application process for businesses and research organizations.

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