Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) – MALINDO BUSINESS & CULTURAL CENTER

Commercialisation of Public Sector R & D (CRDF 3)
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

Objective	:	To promote the commercialisation of science, technology and innovation developed by start-up companies.
Maximum tenure	:	2 years
Maximum financing		Max. of 70% or RM 500,000 whichever is lower
Participating financial institutions / Implementing Ministry / Agency	:	MTDC
Eligibility criteria	:	Start-up company incorporated in Malaysia with 51% owned by Malaysian operated from universities/research institution (RI) based technology centres The company must be led by Malaysians with relevant technical qualification and/or experience and the R&D commercial ready prototype must have been completed successfully The proposed project must be for the commercialisation of a tangible product
Purpose of financing	:	Feasibility study, rental, cost of technology, training, equipment Insurance, raw material, intellectual property protection Utility cost, marketing & promotion, standard & regulatory compliance
Eligible sector / Types of financing	:	Agriculture, biotechnology, industrial (advanced materials, manufacturing, nanotechnology, energy, waste to wealth)
Application procedure	:	Application to be submitted to MTDC
Contact	:	Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MTDC) Tel: 03-2161000 Fax: 03-21637549 Website: www.mtdc.com.my

Commercialisation of R & D by SME (CRDF 4(a))
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

Objective	:	To promote the commercialisation of science, technology and innovation developed by SMEs
Maximum tenure	:	4 years
Maximum financing		Max. of 70% or RM 4.0 million whichever is lower
Participating financial institutions / Implementing Ministry / Agency	:	MTDC
Eligibility criteria	:	The SMEs is 51% owned by Malaysian and operated in Malaysia The company must be led by Malaysians with relevant technical qualification and/or experience and the R&D commercial ready prototype must have been completed successfully. The proposed project must be for the commercialisation of a tangible product.
Purpose of financing	:	Feasibility study, cost of technology, training, equipment Insurance, raw material, intellectual property protection Utility cost, marketing & promotion, standard & regulatory compliance
Eligible sector / Types of financing	:	Agriculture, biotechnology, industrial (advanced materials, manufacturing, nanotechnology, energy, waste to wealth)
Application procedure	:	Application to be submitted to MTDC
Contact	:	Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MTDC) Tel: 03-2161000 Fax: 03-21637549 Website: www.mtdc.com.my

Technology Acquisitions Fund (TAF 1)
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

Objective	:	To promote SMEs to be globally competitive through the usage of modern technology in manufacturing and to promote development processes for existing or new products as well as acquisition of foreign technology.
Maximum tenure	:	4 years
Minimum financing	:	RM30,000
Maximum financing		50% of project cost or RM2 million which ever is lower
Participating financial institutions / Implementing Ministry / Agency	:	MTDC
Eligibility criteria	:	The SMEs is 51% owned by Malaysian with relevant qualification and experience and good business management The proposed technology has been commercially proven in the country of origin and must be applied for the production of a tangible product The technology acquired must be immediately adopted in the company’s manufacturing activity
Purpose of financing	:	Technology acquisition and training
Eligible sector / Types of financing	:	Agriculture, biotechnology, industrial (advanced materials, manufacturing, nanotechnology, energy, waste to wealth)
Application procedure	:	Application to be submitted to MTDC
Contact	:	Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MTDC) Tel: 03-2161000 Fax: 03-21637549 Website: www.mtdc.com.my

Technology Acquisitions Fund (TAF 2)
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

Objective	:	To provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs to acquire equipment and machinery to improve current production, capacity or process.
Maximum tenure	:	2 years
Maximum financing	:	Up to a maximum of 50% or RM500,000 whichever is lower depending on the merits of each application for 100% woman-owned company Up to a maximum of 25% or RM250,000 whichever is lower depending on the merits of each application for majority woman-owned company
Participating financial institutions / Implementing Ministry / Agency	:	MTDC
Eligibility criteria	:	The SMEs must be majority-owned by Malaysian woman/women while the CEO/MD/ED is also a woman with at least 10% equity in the company The SMEs should be in operation for at least 2 years with relevant qualification, experience and good business management
Purpose of financing	:	Acquisition of equipment and machinery and training
Eligible sector / Types of financing	:	Agriculture, biotechnology, industrial (advanced materials, manufacturing, nanotechnology, energy, waste to wealth)
Application procedure	:	Application to be submitted to MTDC
Contact	:	Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MTDC) Tel: 03-2161000 Fax: 03-21637549 Website: www.mtdc.com.my

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