Malaysian grants and government funding programmes for SMEs
Programmes change often and have eligibility rules. Use this list to find where to look, then confirm current terms on the agency’s own page.
CIP Spark & CIP Sprint
Agency: Cradle Fund
Early-stage grants for technology-based ventures to build and validate products.
Malaysia Digital programmes & X-Port
Agency: MDEC
Digital-economy support for technology companies, including help to expand globally.
Market Development Grant (MDG)
Agency: MATRADE
Reimbursement-based support for export promotion and market-entry activities.
eTRADE programme
Agency: MATRADE / MDEC
Matching support for businesses selling online across borders. Membership conditions may apply.
Automation, ESG & smart-manufacturing matching grants
Agency: MIDA
Matching support for automation, productivity, ESG adoption and smart manufacturing.
Business Growth Fund & technology funding
Agency: MTDC
Funding for technology-driven companies, including hybrid grant and convertible structures.
Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF)
Agency: Securities Commission Malaysia
Co-invests alongside private investors in eligible equity crowdfunding and P2P financing, with special schemes for some sectors.
Strategic co-investment fund (CoSIF)
Agency: MITI / Securities Commission Malaysia
Co-investment aligned with national industrial priorities; sectors and ratios are set by the agencies.
Government-backed financing guarantees
Agency: SJPP
Guarantee cover that helps SMEs obtain bank financing with less collateral.
Guarantee schemes & CGC Developmental Programme
Agency: CGC
Credit guarantees plus advisory and development support for SMEs.
Targeted SME financing schemes
Agency: SME Bank
Financing schemes for small enterprises, including community- and sector-focused programmes.
Micro-financing for entrepreneurs
Agency: TEKUN Nasional
Micro-financing for small entrepreneurs, with quick-approval ambitions for small amounts.
SME financing funds via banks
Agency: Bank Negara Malaysia
Funds that participating banks and development institutions use to lend to SMEs on defined terms.
Export credit & trade financing
Agency: EXIM Bank
Export-focused financing and credit support for Malaysian exporters.
Agriculture & agro-industry financing
Agency: Agrobank
Financing for farmers, fishers and agro-industry businesses.
Entrepreneur financing & development
Agency: MARA
Financing and development programmes for Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
SME development programmes & SME Info
Agency: SME Corp
Hub for national SME programmes, including digitalisation support and advisory. Check what is open now.
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