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GOVERNMENT GRANT-CRADLE INVESTMENT PROGRAM-SPARK | MALAYSIA

Writer: Adeeb Ul MulkAdeeb Ul Mulk

SMI FUNDING provides expert financial advisory services, specializing in loans, grants, business licensing, and other corporate solutions. Their team of consultants boasts a proven track record, with a 95% success rate in grant applications.

 

CIP SPARK is a grant of up to RM150,000, available for a maximum duration of 18 months, aimed at supporting the development and pre-commercialization of technology start-ups. This conditional grant is designed to assist early-stage entrepreneurs in developing and commercializing their products. Recipients of the CIP SPARK grant also benefit from business networking opportunities and additional value-added services, which support business model development, market validation skills, and market access.

CIP SPARK is open to both companies and individuals, accepting applications at various stages, including ideation, prototype development, and product enhancement. The grant is disbursed through advance payments at the start of each milestone, on a reimbursement basis. As a conditional grant, one key requirement is that recipients must repay the funds if the agreement is terminated or if other conditions specified in the funding agreement are not met.


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Eligibility Criteria for CIP Spark

Apply as an Individual (Minimum Group of 2)

  • Open to Malaysians

  • Open to Non-Malaysians Residing in Malaysia

Apply as a Registered Company (PLT, ENT, Sdn Bhd)

  • Your company must be under 5 years old

  • Annual revenue must not exceed RM3 million

  • No other company should hold 25% or more of your company’s shares

  • For companies with less than 51% Malaysian ownership, the majority of employees must be Malaysian citizens

  • Your company must own the intellectual property (IP) rights, including those from university or research institute spin-offs

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Funding Period

  • Up to 18 months

Payment Disbursement

  • Funds are released as advance payments at the start of each milestone. To unlock further payments, you must meet milestone deliverables. Any unutilized funds will be deducted from the next advance payment.

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Key Facts

  • CIP Spark is a conditional pre-seed and development grant

  • At least 60% of funds are allocated for development-related expenses, with a maximum of 40% for non-development and commercialization costs

  • For individuals, the grant is open to both Malaysians and non-Malaysians living in Malaysia

  • For companies, they must be under 5 years old with revenue under RM3 million and meet the ownership and employee criteria

  • The process from pitching to approval typically takes around two months

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